Wednesday, 22 June 2016
The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Presiding Officer (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
[R] signifies the Member has declared an interest. [W] signifies that the question was tabled in Welsh.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the role of community energy projects as part of the Welsh Government’s climate change strategy? OAQ(5)0014(ERA)[W]
2. Will the Minister make a statement on action being taken to reduce flood risk in Clwyd West? OAQ(5)0005(ERA)
I now call on the party spokespeople to ask questions of the Cabinet Secretary, and the first is the UKIP spokesperson, Neil Hamilton.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s plans to address TB in cattle? OAQ(5)0002(ERA)[W]
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the importance the Welsh Government places on ensuring that the physical environment of Wales is accessible to all? OAQ(5)0008(ERA)
5. How will Cardiff’s local development plan improve the local environment? OAQ(5)0006(ERA)
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the importance of public subsidies to Welsh farmers? OAQ(5)0009(ERA)
7. Will the Minister provide an update on the rural development plan? OAQ(5)0012(ERA)[W]
8. Will the Minister outline measures the Welsh Government is taking to ensure local authorities are maintaining levels of air quality? OAQ(5)0010(ERA)
9. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s approach to preventing flooding in the Cynon Valley? OAQ(5)0007(ERA)
10. Will the Minister make a statement outlining what strategy the Welsh Government will follow to increase biodiversity in Wales? OAQ(5)0011(ERA)
11. Will the Minister provide an update on the slurry spill on a tributary of the afon Taf in Carmarthenshire in May that killed 230 fish? OAQ(5)0016(ERA)
13. Will the Minister make a statement on levels of traffic pollution in rural areas? OAQ(5)0013(ERA)
[R] signifies the Member has declared an interest. [W] signifies that the question was tabled in Welsh.
1. What assessment has the Minister made of the future of community regeneration initiatives in the event of the UK leaving the European Union? OAQ(5)0013(CC)
2. Will the Minister make a statement on legislation relating to the removal of the defence of reasonable chastisement? OAQ(5)0012(CC)[W]
I call on the party spokespeople to ask questions of the Cabinet Secretary. First of all, the Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Bethan Jenkins.
3. What discussions has the Welsh Government had regarding the impact of changes to social security on communities in Wales? OAQ(5)0001(CC)
4. How does the Minister intend to work with Police and Crime Commissioners to combat anti-social behaviour in Welsh communities? OAQ(5)0016(CC)
5. How does the Welsh Government intend to tackle poverty in Wales? OAQ(5)0008(CC)
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the future of Flying Start provision in the Cynon Valley? OAQ(5)0010(CC)
8. Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for tackling poverty in Caerphilly? OAQ(5)0018(CC)
9. Will the Minister make a statement on his priorities for the communities and children portfolio during the fifth Assembly? OAQ(5)0005(CC)
10. Will the Minister make a statement on progress with adoption services in Wales? OAQ(5)0017(CC)
11. Will the Minister make a statement on Families First funding? OAQ(5)0007(CC)[W]
12. What priority will the Minister place on policies to improve the outcomes for looked after children? OAQ(5)0003(CC)
13. How is the Welsh Government ensuring housing in Wales meets the needs of people with disabilities? OAQ(5)0009(CC)
14. Will the Minister make a statement on the introduction of service charges for social housing tenants? OAQ(5)0011(CC)
The next item on the agenda is the motion proposing the titles and remits of committees. I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motion—Paul Davies.
The next item is item 4—the motion to elect Members to a committee. I again call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motion.
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1, 2 and 3 in the name of Paul Davies, and amendment 4 in the name of Caroline Jones.
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1 and 2 in the name of Simon Thomas.
The next item therefore is the debate in the name of UKIP on the European Union. Before we start this debate, I’d like to remind Members of what I said last week regarding behaviour in the...
It was agreed that voting time should be held after the final item of business. Unless three Members wish the bell to be rung I will move immediately to voting time. I first of all call for a...
I now move to the short debate. For those of you who are not remaining for the short debate, please leave swiftly and quietly. I call on Julie Morgan to speak on the topic that she has chosen....
Will the Minister confirm that there are no statutory barriers preventing the introduction of Welsh legislation to ban the use of snares in Wales?
The Senedd, officially known as the Welsh Parliament in English and Senedd Cymru in Welsh, is the devolved, unicameral legislature of Wales. A democratically elected body, it makes laws for Wales, agrees certain taxes and scrutinises the Welsh Government. It is a bilingual institution, with both Welsh and English being the official languages of its business. From its creation in May 1999 until May 2020, the Senedd was known as the National Assembly for Wales (Welsh: Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru). – Wikipedia
