Wednesday, 6 December 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 Finance. And the first question, Mick Antoniw.
1. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the implications of the UK Government's Trade Bill for Welsh Government procurement policy? OAQ51398
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the Welsh Government's proposed new taxes? OAQ51405
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Nick Ramsay.
3. What additional funding will the Cabinet Secretary allocate to the local government portfolio to tackle the recent floods on Anglesey? OAQ51411
4. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the impact of the UK Government's financial austerity policies on Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney? OAQ51421
5. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the impact of the UK Government's industrial strategy on the Swansea bay city deal? OAQ51425
6. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on whether the progressive principles proposed for the land transaction tax will inform his tax policy more generally as further tax powers are...
7. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Welsh Government preparation for the use of its forthcoming powers of taxation? OAQ51416
The next questions are to the Leader of the House and Chief Whip. The first question is from Julie Morgan.
1. Will the Leader of the House provide an update on the Travelling To Better Health guidance in relation to Gypsies and Travellers? OAQ51433
3. What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that appropriate digital infrastructure is available for businesses? OAQ51392
Questions now from the party spokespeople. UKIP spokesperson, David Rowlands.
4. Will the Leader of the House make a statement on community cohesion in Mid and West Wales? OAQ51422
5. Will the Leader of the House provide an update on Welsh Government support for migrant workers in Wales in preparation for Brexit? OAQ51408
6. Will the Leader of the House provide an update on the implementation of the Welsh Government's response to the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee report on refugees and...
7. Will the Leader of the House make a statement on the progress of accommodation assessments for Gypsies and Travellers under the Housing Act (Wales) 2014? OAQ51418
8. Will the Leader of the House make a statement on the progress of Superfast Cymru broadband roll-out in Pontypridd and Taff Ely? OAQ51396
9. Will the Leader of the House make a statement on the Welsh Government's efforts to ensure the fair representation of women in elected roles? OAQ51434
11. Will the Leader of the House make a statement on the action the Welsh Government is taking to tackle slavery in Wales? OAQ51412
12. Will the Leader of the House make a statement on the development of 5G technology? OAQ51413
The next item is questions to the Assembly Commission, but no questions were tabled.
That brings us to the topical questions, and the first topical question is from Adam Price.
1. Following the latest in a long line of local bank closure announcements, what action is the Welsh Government taking to introduce a public bank in accordance with the research conducted by the...
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide assurances that Pinewood remains fully committed to continue operating its current studio in Wales in light of the lack of information provided by the Welsh...
3. Will the First Minister make a statement on the postponement of new energy powers under the Wales Act 2017? 86
The next item is the 90-second statements—Jane Hutt.
The next item is a debate on a Member's legislative proposal, and I call on David Melding to move the motion.
We now move on to item 7, which is a debate on the 'Port Talbot Community against the Super Prison' petition, and I call on the Chair of the Petitions Committee to move the motion—David...
We now move on to our next debate, which is a Plaid Cymru debate on Catalonia. I call on Adam Price to move the motion.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Paul Davies, and amendment 2 in the name of Julie James. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected.
So, we'll move to the first vote of this afternoon, which is on the Plaid Cymru debate on Catalonia. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. Open the vote....
We now move on to our next item on the agenda. If people are leaving the Chamber, please do so quickly and quietly. We now move to the short debate, and I call Janet Finch-Saunders to speak on...
Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the work of the European Advisory Group?
What action will the Leader of the House take to improve conditions for the Gypsy and Traveller community in Wales in the next 12 months?
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
