Wednesday, 6 June 2018
The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
I wish to inform the Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 26.75, that the Law Derived from the European Union (Wales) Act 2018 was given Royal Assent today.
The first item on our agenda, therefore, this afternoon is questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport, and the first question is from Dawn Bowden.
1. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Welsh Government funding for festivals and events in Wales? OAQ52267
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the economy of the Swansea bay city region? OAQ52269
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Rhun ap Iorwerth.
3. What outcomes does the Welsh Government expect to achieve from the £60 million investment in active travel announced in May? OAQ52275
4. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on efforts to improve road safety in north Wales? OAQ52271
5. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Welsh Government proposals to improve transport links in the Swansea bay city region? OAQ52259
6. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the impact that the closure of the Arla milk processing factory will have on the local economy in Llandyrnog? OAQ52270
7. Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the Welsh Government's support for heritage and culture tourism in Wales? OAQ52278
8. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the impact that co-operatives have on the Welsh economy? OAQ52279
The next item is questions to the Counsel General, and the first question is from Dawn Bowden.
1. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the Welsh Government’s powers to encourage pay bargaining in Welsh workplaces? OAQ52276
2. What advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government on any future litigation arising from jurisdiction conflicts, as a result of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill? OAQ52281
3. What advice has the Counsel General provided regarding the compulsory purchase of Welsh Government-owned land by the UK Government? OAQ52277
4. What assessment has the Counsel General made of how laws in Wales apply to the Crown? OAQ52282
The next item is the topical questions, but no topical questions have been accepted.
We therefore move to the 90-second statements. Vikki Howells.
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, amendment 2 will be...
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Julie James.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Julie James, amendment 2 in the name of Paul Davies, and amendment 3 in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. If amendment 1...
This brings us to voting time, and unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, we will move immediately to the first vote. The first vote is on the Welsh Conservatives debate on urban...
We now move to the short debate—if Members who are leaving the Chamber could do so swiftly and quietly, if you do wish to leave the Chamber, so that we can proceed to the short debate. I...
Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the benefits that the new rail franchise will bring to passengers in South Wales West?
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