Wednesday, 10 January 2018
The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
In opening the meeting, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Ireland's new ambassador to the United Kingdom, Adrian O'Neill, who is visiting the National Assembly today. So, a warm...
The first item on our agenda is questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport, and the first question, Vikki Howells.
1. Beth yw blaenoriaethau Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer gwella cysylltiadau trafnidiaeth gyhoeddus i drigolion Cwm Cynon yn 2018? OAQ51518
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the economic benefits of infrastructure developments on Ynys Môn? OAQ51522
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Adam Price.
3. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the impact of winter storms on the road networks? OAQ51504
4. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's plans to grow the mid-Wales economy? OAQ51513
5. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the number of businesses adversely affected by force majeure? OAQ51502
6. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the current economic state of the construction sector? OAQ51500
7. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the benefits to the Welsh economy of the living wage? OAQ51516
8. What action will the Welsh Government take to improve roads in south-east Wales in 2018? OAQ51507
The next item is the questions to the Counsel General, and the first question comes from David Rees.
1. What discussions has the Counsel General had with UK counterparts in relation to the retention of the EU charter of fundamental rights in UK law following Brexit? OAQ51510
2. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of the Acts of Union 1535-42 on the Welsh constitution? OAQ51493
3. Yn sgil Adolygiad Lammy, a wnaiff y Cwnsler Cyffredinol ddatganiad am amrywiaeth yn y proffesiwn cyfreithiol yng Nghymru? OAQ51523
4. What discussions has the Counsel General held regarding the Welsh Government's ability to use its new powers under the Wales Act 2017? OAQ51494
That brings us to our next item, the topical questions, and the first question is from Angela Burns.
1. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the crisis in the Welsh NHS this winter, in light of reports that services are at breaking point? 96
2. Will the First Minister make a statement on the impact of the EU Withdrawal Bill on Wales, given that the UK Government has not tabled amendments relating to devolution to the Bill? 97
3. Will the First Minister make a statement on the announcement this morning of Welsh Government capital funding for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon? 99
The next item is the 90-second statements. Jane Hutt.
Personal statement—Gareth Bennett.
We move on, then, to the next item.
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. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2 and 3 will...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Julie James, and amendment 2 in the name of Paul Davies.
So, we move to voting time. The first vote this afternoon then is on the Welsh Conservative debate on the road network, and I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Paul Davies. If...
We now move to the short debate. If you are leaving the Chamber, please do so quietly, and, if you're staying in the Chamber, please stay quiet. If you're having conversations, can you have them...
Following last year's bus service improvement consultation, what is the Welsh Government's strategy for securing a sustainable bus network serving the whole of Wales?
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