Wednesday, 5 April 2017
The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Llywydd (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 Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the well-being of exotic animals in Wales? OAQ(5)0128(ERA)[W]
2. What is the Welsh Government doing to help promote the production of healthier food? OAQ(5)0122(ERA)
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Welsh Conservatives spokesperson, David Melding.
3. How is the Welsh Government helping people in fuel poverty in North Wales? OAQ(5)0124(ERA)
4. Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the Welsh Government’s priorities for developing the agricultural sector in Wales? OAQ(5)0127(ERA)
5. What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary held with Severn Trent regarding water services in Wales? OAQ(5)0125(ERA)[W]
6. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government’s position regarding the export of live animals for slaughter? OAQ(5)0130(ERA)
7. What contingencies are in place to deal with the potential of there being no replacement of EU farming subsidies from the UK government after Brexit? OAQ(5)0126(ERA)
8. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement about the environmental impact of illegal off-road motorcycling in Wales? OAQ(5)0129(ERA)
9. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to reduce carbon emissions? OAQ(5)0123(ERA)[W]
[R] signifies the Member has declared an interest. [W] signifies that the question was tabled in Welsh.
1. What support can the Welsh Government offer to ensure that deaf people received the relevant adaptations to their homes? OAQ(5)0130(CC)[W]
3. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the impact of Universal Credit in Wales? OAQ(5)0133(CC)
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Bethan Jenkins.
4. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Welsh Government plans for regeneration in South Wales West? OAQ(5)0137(CC)
5. What support is available for Gypsy and Traveller communities in Mid and West Wales? OAQ(5)0135(ERA)[W]
6. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the building of new homes for rent by Welsh councils? OAQ(5)0128(CC)
7. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government’s commitment to extend entitlements to free childcare? OAQ(5)0129(CC)
8. What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had with counterparts in Northern Ireland and Scotland in relation to children’s rights and entitlements? OAQ(5)0136(CC)
9. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on transitional arrangements for Communities First? OAQ(5)0134(CC)
The next item on our agenda is the 90-second statements. Ann Jones.
The next item on our agenda is the motion to amend Standing Order 12 in relation to topical questions. I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motion—Paul Davies.
The next item on our agenda is the debate on a Member’s legislative proposal, and I call on Simon Thomas to move the motion.
Item 6 on our agenda is a statement by the Chair of the Finance Committee on ministerial appointments: pre-appointment hearings by Assembly committees, and I call on the Chair of the Finance...
We now move on to item 7, which is a debate by individual Members under Standing Order 11 21, and I call on Lee Waters to move the motion. Lee.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Jane Hutt, and amendment 2 in the name of Paul Davies.
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1 and 2 in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth.
We now reach voting time. Unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I will proceed directly to voting time and the first vote on the debate on the legislative proposal by Simon Thomas. I...
And we turn now to the short debate, which is the next item on our agenda. If Members could leave quietly for Easter, before I call on Mike Hedges to speak on the topic he has chosen—Mike...
Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on how the Welsh Government is helping to improve the local environment in South Wales East?
Will the Cabinet Secretary outline progress in relation to improving data collection for the Welsh Government's communities programmes?
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