Wednesday, 12 October 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 provide an update on how the Welsh Government is supporting farmers in the Cynon Valley? OAQ(5)0042(ERA)
2. Will the Minister make a statement on flood risk in Clwyd West? OAQ(5)0040(ERA)
I now call on the party spokespeople to ask questions to the Cabinet Secretary, and, first this week, the Welsh Conservatives’ spokesperson, Paul Davies.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on her Welsh Government’s priorities for the fifth Assembly for rural communities across South Wales Central? OAQ(5)0041(ERA)
4. Will the Minister make a statement on biosafety on farms in Wales? OAQ(5)0044(ERA)[W]
5. What assessment has the Welsh Government made as to the likely costs and benefits of complying with the nitrates directive for individual businesses in the proposed designated areas?...
6. What steps will be taken to widen access to the great Welsh outdoors? OAQ(5)0049(ERA)
7. What action is the Welsh Government taking in relation to mobile animal exhibits, including wild animals in travelling circuses? OAQ(5)0052(ERA)
8. Will the Minister make a statement on the Natural Resources Wales investigation into the fire at South Wales Wood Recycling’s site near Heol y Cyw? OAQ(5)0039(ERA)
9. Will the Minister make a statement on the environmental impact of the National Grid’s plans across Ynys Môn? OAQ(5)0050(ERA)[W]
10. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s funding priorities for supporting the Welsh coastline? OAQ(5)0048(ERA)
11. Will the Minister make a statement on a national marine plan for Wales? OAQ(5)0043(ERA)[W]
12. Will the Minister make a statement on recycling projects in South Wales East? OAQ(5)0036(ERA)
13. Will the Minister outline how the Welsh government’s energy policies will lead to the diversification of the energy mix? OAQ(5)0045(ERA)
14. Will the Minister provide an update on banning the use of snares in Wales? OAQ(5)0047(ERA)
15. Will the Minister make a statement on the actions being taken to stop rivers flooding? OAQ(5)0038(ERA)
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1. Will the Minister provide an update on measures to help young care leavers access affordable housing? OAQ(5)0052(CC)
Therefore, we now move to questions from party spokespersons, and first of all the Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Bethan Jenkins.
3. What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve access to play for children in Cynon Valley? OAQ(5)0043(CC)
4. Will the Minister provide an update on housing regeneration schemes in Wales? OAQ(5)0050(CC)
5. Will the Minister make a statement on ensuring that people who are deaf or hard of hearing are not discriminated against? OAQ(5)0054(CC)
6. Will the Minister make a statement on Flying Start? OAQ(5)0040(ERA)
7. Will the Minister outline what support the Welsh Government gives to YMCAs in Wales? OAQ(5)0050(CC)
8. What are the next steps that the Welsh Government will take to improve the early years experience of children in Wales? OAQ(5)0047(CC)[R]
9. How will the policies contained in the Welsh Government’s ‘Taking Wales Forward’ programme improve support for veterans in Wales? OAQ(5)0037(CC)
11. What are the Minister’s priorities for promoting regeneration within the Cynon Valley? OAQ(5)0044(CC)
12. Will the Minister identify the Welsh Government’s priorities in the Fifth Assembly for supporting the voluntary sector across Wales? OAQ(5)0051(CC)
13. Will the Minister make a statement on tackling homelessness in Wales? OAQ(5)0046(CC)
14. What assessment has the Minister made of the different rights afforded to tenants of a local authority and tenants of a registered social landlord? OAQ(5)0048(CC)
15. How will the policies contained in the Welsh Government’s ‘Taking Wales Forward’ programme fight modern slavery in Wales? OAQ(5)0038(CC)
We now move to item 3, a debate by individual Members under Standing Order 11.21, and I call on Lee Waters to move the motion.
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The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Paul Davies, and amendment 2 in the name of Jane Hutt. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected.
We move on to our next item, which is the Welsh Conservatives’ debate on autism. I call on Mark Isherwood to move the motion.
The first vote is on the individual Members’ debate on active travel, and I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Lee Waters, Rhun ap Iorwerth, Huw Irranca-Davies and John...
We will now move to the short debate in the name of Joyce Watson. If you’re leaving the Chamber, can you do so quietly, please? Sorry, if Members are going, can they go quietly, please, and...
How is the Welsh Government tackling poverty in Wales? Transferred for written answer by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure
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