Wednesday, 7 March 2018
The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
The first item on our agenda is questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education, and the first question, Nick Ramsay.
1. A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet ddatganiad am gategoreiddio ysgolion yn Sir Fynwy? OAQ51856
2. Beth y mae Llywodraeth Cymru'n ei wneud i ddenu myfyrwyr o dramor i brifysgolion Cymru? OAQ51846
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The UKIP spokesperson, Michelle Brown.
3. How does the Welsh Government plan to develop an education system that reflects the objectives of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015? OAQ51835
4. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the education improvement grant for schools? OAQ51839
5. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on political and citizenship education in Welsh schools? OAQ51858
6. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on school funding in the Vale of Glamorgan? OAQ51843
8. What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had regarding the provision of free milk in schools? OAQ51867
9. What support does the Cabinet Secretary provide to people with additional learning needs who want to study the Welsh baccalaureate? OAQ51838
10. What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had in relation to the current industrial action in the university sector in Wales? OAQ51865
11. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on careers advice services? OAQ51872
The next item is questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport. Question 1 [OAQ51860] is withdrawn. Question 2—Caroline Jones.
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the action the Welsh Government is taking to develop the life sciences sector in Wales? OAQ51861
3. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on development works on the A55 in north Wales? OAQ51850
Questions from party spokespeople to the Cabinet Secretary, and the Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Adam Price.
4. What is the Welsh Government doing to support the economy of Pembrokeshire? OAQ51834
6. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the development of the proposed South Wales Metro servicing depot in Taff's Well? OAQ51863
7. What is the Welsh Government doing to improve transport infrastructure in Pembrokeshire? OAQ51833
9. Will the Cabinet Secretary confirm whether the debate and vote on the M4 relief road that was announced in a letter to Assembly Members will be binding or advisory? OAQ51855
10. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on transport plans for the Swansea bay city region? OAQ51830
11. Will the Cabinet Secretary outline plans to improve tourism in south-west Wales? OAQ51853
12. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Welsh Government plans for the Bontnewydd and Caernarfon bypass? OAQ51868
13. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on economic development in the North Wales region? OAQ51847
The next item, therefore, are the topical questions. The first question is from Rhun ap Iorwerth.
1. What is the Welsh Government's response to the effects of storm Emma on Holyhead? 150
2. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the effect of the end of free-to-air coverage of regional rugby from next season? 151
3. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government’s leasehold contract agreement with five major home builders? 152
The next item is the 90-second statements, and the first statement is from David Melding.
A statement now by the Chair of the Standards of Conduct Committee, and I call on the Chair to make a statement—Jayne Bryant.
The next item, therefore, is the Member debate under Standing Order 11.21 on criminal justice, and I call on Jenny Rathbone to move the motion.
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We'll now move to voting time. Unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I will now proceed to the vote. Okay, thank you. So, we now move to vote on the Member debate under Standing...
We now move to the short debate. We're now moving to the short debate. Will Members who are leaving the Chamber please do so or resume your seats? Thank you. I now call the short debate, and I...
What steps is the Cabinet Secretary taking to improve educational outcomes for Gypsy and Traveller children in Wales?
Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the Welsh Government’s support for improved wi-fi services on transport 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
