Wednesday, 22 November 2017
The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
The first item on our agenda this afternoon is questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport. And the first question, Hefin David.
1. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on Welsh Government plans to improve access to Cadw-maintained heritage sites for local people in their respective areas? OAQ51325
2. What steps are being taken to improve the economy in the former industrial areas of Wales? OAQ51332
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Adam Price.
3. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on Welsh Government road improvement schemes in south-east Wales? OAQ51329
4. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on transport projects in Mid and West Wales? OAQ51328
5. What is the Welsh Government doing to boost the rural economy? OAQ51323
6. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on highway safety on the trunk road network in north Wales? OAQ51310
7. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on rail services in south-east Wales? OAQ51305
The next item is questions to the Counsel General, and the first question is from Mark Reckless.
1. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the effect that the development of a separate legal jurisdiction would have on the size of the legal profession in Wales? OAQ51315
2. What discussions has the Counsel General held regarding the role of human rights in Welsh legislation? OAQ51334
3. What representations has the Counsel General made on behalf of the Welsh Government in relation to the Brexit process? OAQ51333
4. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the legal basis for the transitional period that will exist after Article 50 comes into force? OAQ51318
5. What representations has the Counsel General made in relation to the covenant on land in Baglan industrial park? OAQ51327
6. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the Assembly's ability to legislate under the Wales Act 2017 to ban fracking? OAQ51319
7. What discussions has the Counsel General held regarding access to justice in Wales? OAQ51336
The next item on our agenda is topical questions, and the first question, Darren Millar.
3. Further to reports of spending on celebrity speakers by GwE, will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on accountability arrangements for regional education consortia in Wales? 66
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the A465 Heads of the Valleys road enlargement scheme, following reports that the long-term cost of the project could soar from £428 million...
1. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the impact of the UK budget on public sector pay in Wales? 70
The next item is the 90-second statements. David Melding.
The next item on our agenda is the motions to elect Members to committees and, in accordance with Standing Order 12.24 and 12.40, I propose that the motions to elect Members to committees are...
The next item is the debate on the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee report, 'Digital Infrastructure in Wales'. I call on the Chair of the committee to move the motion. Russell George.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Julie James, and amendments 2 and 3 in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth, amendment 2 in the name of Paul Davies, and amendment 3 in the name of Julie James. If amendment 1...
We turn to the vote on the Welsh Conservative debate on support for the armed forces. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Paul Davies. If the proposal is not agreed, we'll vote...
We now move to the first of the short debates this afternoon. If you're leaving the Chamber, please do so quietly and quickly. If you're leaving the Chamber, please do so. If not, please sit...
We move to the second short debate this afternoon, and I call on Neil Hamilton to speak on the topic he has chosen. Neil.
Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's priorities for developing businesses 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
