Responding to today’s joint announcement by Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru regarding planned Senedd reforms, Cerys Furlong, Chief Executive, Chwarae Teg, said:
“Today’s announcement may seem radical to some, but it is much needed, and will lead to our collective vision of a fair, gender equal Wales.
“Gender quotas and an increase in the total number of Senedd members are changes we have long called for so that Wales has the parliament it needs.
“Women’s representation matters. When diverse voices are in the room different issues are discussed and better decisions are made. Today’s announcement is a crucial step in ensuring that our Senedd better represents the communities it serves.
“However, there is more work to be done. We still do not have fair representation of people from ethnic minorities, disabled people and other groups whose needs are too often overlooked by those in power.
“The decisions made by Members of the Senedd affect every area of our lives, and it’s crucial that these decisions are informed by diverse voices to ensure they meet everyone’s needs.
“Our Senedd – our democracy – must be truly representative of the communities it serves. Today’s announcement is an important step towards this.”
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