Wednesday, 7 February 2018
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, Jayne Bryant.
1. A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet ddatganiad am gefnogaeth ar gyfer chwaraeon proffesiynol yn ne-ddwyrain Cymru? OAQ51719
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the Welsh Government's work to promote active travel in Cynon Valley? OAQ51722
We now turn to spokespeople's questions and, first of all, UKIP's spokesperson, David Rowlands.
3. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the importance to tourism of promoting indigenous place names? OAQ51723
4. What is the Welsh Government doing to promote entrepreneurship in Mid and West Wales? OAQ51702
5. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the awarding of the next rail franchise? OAQ51711
6. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on how the Welsh Government invests in transport in Islwyn? OAQ51703
7. What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary held regarding new investment in charging points for electric vehicles? OAQ51713
8. What action will the Welsh Government take to attract more tourists to Wales in the fifth Assembly? OAQ51704
The next item is questions to the Counsel General, and question 1—Jenny Rathbone.
1. Following the recent High Court hearing, what legal advice has the Counsel General prepared for the Welsh Government to rectify its unlawful inaction on air pollution? OAQ51706
2. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the proposed solicitors' qualifying examination and its implications for the legal profession in Wales? OAQ51696
3. What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government in relation to prosecution for non-payment of council tax? OAQ51701
4. What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government regarding personal data? OAQ51721
5. What representations has the Counsel General made to the UK Government regarding the ability of victims of crime to access legal services? OAQ51717
6. Will the Counsel General outline how much money the Welsh Government spends on court cases that relate to air pollution? OAQ51714
7. Has the Counsel General had discussions with the Crown Prosecution Service about a review of rape cases in Wales? OAQ51715
8. What discussions has the Counsel General had with law officers in devolved nations in the UK with regard to the continuity Bill being brought forward by the Welsh Government? OAQ51727
9. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the impact of automation on the legal services sector? OAQ51729
There are no topical questions this afternoon.
Therefore, we move to item 4 which is the 90-second statements, and the first is from Jane Hutt.
Item 5 on the agenda is the Assembly Commission motion, a consultation on the Assembly reform, and I call on the Llywydd to move the motion—Llywydd.
We now move to item 6, which is a debate on a Member's legislative proposal, and I call on Vikki Howells to move her motion on an inclusive play Bill.
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Julie James.
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Julie James.
We move to voting time on the proposed M4 relief road, and I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. If this proposal is not agreed, we'll vote on the amendment...
We now move to the short debate. Can I ask Members to leave the Chamber quietly, please? Can I ask Members, please, not to conduct conversations in the Chamber? We now move to the short debate...
Will the Cabinet Secretary outline how the Welsh Government's economic policies are improving the prosperity of South Wales West?
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
