Wednesday, 18 October 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 Welsh Government’s priorities for the farming industry in Wales? (OAQ51203)
2. What role does the Cabinet Secretary envisage for local authorities in generating and distributing energy in Wales? (OAQ51212)
We now turn to questions from the party spokespeople. The Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Simon Thomas.
3. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide further detail on how stakeholders beyond management authorities can contribute to the development of the marine protected area management priority action...
4. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the benefits that access to waterways brings to Wales? (OAQ51188)
5. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the review of designated landscapes in Wales? (OAQ51197)
6. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the problem of non-native invasive species in Wales? (OAQ51178)
7. Will the Cabinet Secretary outline what support is available to protect the most vulnerable households in Wales from fuel poverty this winter? (OAQ51209)
8. Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the Welsh Government’s priorities for the agricultural industry in west Wales? (OAQ51180)
9. What steps is the Cabinet Secretary taking to encourage young people into the farming industry? (OAQ51191)[W]
[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 support that is in place for Communities First employees? (OAQ51205)
2. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the impact of the UK Government’s welfare reforms on south-east Wales? (OAQ51201)
We now turn to spokespeople’s questions. The Conservative spokesperson, Mark Isherwood.
3. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the progress being made in meeting the Welsh housing quality standard? (OAQ51196)
4. What role does the Welsh Government play in the rehabilitation of offenders in Wales? (OAQ51179)
5. Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the Welsh Government’s priorities for ex-service people in Wales, following his discussions with the armed services expert group? (OAQ51192)
7. Will the Cabinet Secretary outline what support is available from the Welsh Government to enable parents to develop positive parenting techniques? (OAQ51208)
8. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the use of notices served under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 in Wales? (OAQ51195)
9. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Welsh Government efforts to tackle child poverty? (OAQ51207)[W]
10. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the rollout of universal credit in Wales? (OAQ51186)
11. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the scale and scope of modern-day slavery in Wales? (OAQ51200)
12. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the national housing pathway for ex-service personnel? (OAQ51183)
[R] signifies the Member has declared an interest. [W] signifies that the question was tabled in Welsh.
Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government’s progress in bringing forward a long-term solution to the high cost of medical insurance facing Welsh GPs? (TAQ0053)
Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales’s recent report on safeguarding children in Powys? (TAQ0054)
The next item is the 90-second statements, and the first comes from Hefin David.
I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motions formally. Rhun ap Iorwerth.
The next item is the motion to amend Standing Orders 26, 26A and 26B in relation to super-majorities for Assembly Bills. I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motion formally....
The next item is the debate by individual Members under Standing Order 11.21(iv) and I call on Jenny Rathbone to move the motion. Jenny Rathbone.
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Jane Hutt.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Jane Hutt, and amendments 2 and 3 in the name of Paul Davies. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected.
Unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I will proceed directly to voting time. Okay. So, we’re going to vote firstly on motions to elect Members to committees. Can I just inform...
We now move to the short debate, and I call on Bethan Jenkins—[Interruption.] If you’re leaving the Chamber, will you do so quickly and quietly, please? If not, please sit down. Thank...
Will the Cabinet Secretary challenge DEFRA to change its stance on the post-movement testing rules surrounding the movement of cattle from the low TB area of Wales into the low-risk area of England?
What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the benefits of the Flying Start programme?
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
