Wednesday, 24 January 2018
The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
It gives me great pleasure to announce that, in accordance with Standing Order 26.75, the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018, and the Abolition of the Right to Buy...
The first item on our agenda this afternoon is questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, and the first question is from John Griffiths.
1. A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet ddatganiad am ddyraniad Llywodraeth Cymru o arian cyfalaf? OAQ51619
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Welsh Government efforts to tackle any weaknesses in the tax system in Wales? OAQ51625
Questions, now, from the party spokespeople. The Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Rhun ap Iorwerth.
4. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the budget allocation to the health and social services portfolio for the coming year? OAQ51620
6. What was the major change in the 2018-19 budget round that was determined by the priorities set out in the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015? OAQ51613
7. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's policy on business rates in Wales?
9. What additional financial provision has been made to the economy and transport portfolio to support the development of the south Wales metro?
10. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the use of structural funds to promote prosperity in the northern valleys?
The next item is questions to the leader of the house, and the first question is from Simon Thomas.
1. Will the Leader of the House make a statement on the start date for the superfast broadband successor scheme? OAQ51624
2. Will the Leader of the House provide an update on the Welsh Government’s position on establishing a domestic violence offender register? OAQ51618
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Conservatives' spokesperson, Russell George.
3. What plans does the Welsh Government have to tackle domestic violence? OAQ51607
4. What are the Welsh Government's priorities for delivering greater digital inclusion in Aberavon in 2018? OAQ51609
5. Will the Leader of the House make a statement on anti-slavery measures in Wales? OAQ51583
6. Will the Leader of the House provide an update on the role of national advisers in helping to implement the Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015? OAQ51606
7. Will the Leader of the House make a statement on high-speed broadband provision in the Caerphilly constituency? OAQ51610
Item 3 is questions to the Assembly Commission. Question 1 is to be answered by Caroline Jones, the Commissioner for security and Assembly resources. Question 1—Simon Thomas.
1. Will the Commissioner make a statement on reducing the amount of disposable plastic that is used on the Assembly estate? OAQ51614
2. What consideration has the Assembly Commission given to establishing chaplaincy services for Assembly Member support staff and Assembly Members? OAQ51600
3. What efforts are being made to make the Senedd a more friendly place for families and children? OAQ51593
4. What progress has been made towards ensuring that all staff employed directly or indirectly by the Commission are paid the real living wage? OAQ51603
5. What steps is the Commission taking to ensure that the Assembly estate is accessible to all visitors? OAQ51621
6. Will the Commissioner make a statement on public engagement in the North Wales region? OAQ51616
Item 4 is topical questions, and the first topical question this afternoon is from Angela Burns, to be answered by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services. Angela.
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Hywel Dda University Health Board's most recent service-change proposals, which could potentially result in the closure of Withybush Hospital in...
1. Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's decision to take legal action against two firms in relation to the sale of land through the Regeneration Investment Fund for...
We move on to 90-second statements, and the first this afternoon is Jane Hutt.
Item 6 on the agenda is a debate on the Finance Committee report of their inquiry into the financial estimates accompanying legislation. I call on the Chair of the committee to move that...
Item 7 on the agenda this afternoon is a debate on the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee report: 'City Deals and the Regional Economies of Wales'. I call on the Chair of the committee...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Neil Hamilton, and amendment 2 in the name of Julie James. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected.
We now reach voting time. Unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I will proceed to the vote, and the vote is on the Welsh Conservatives' debate on the economic action plan. I call for...
The next item is the short debate, and I call on Siân Gwenllian to speak on the short debate put forward in her name. Siân Gwenllian.
Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on funding for the Cardiff capital region city deal?
Will the Leader of the House make a statement on the importance of access to 3G/4G services in rural areas?
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
