Wednesday, 14 November 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 Finance, and the first question is from Mark Reckless.
1. Will the Cabinet Secretary confirm how much money can be drawn under different capital funding streams for the M4 relief road? OAQ52916
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the implications of the Office for National Statistics forecasts for the working age population of Wales? OAQ52911
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Steffan Lewis.
3. Thank you very much, Presiding Officer. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the level of business rates in Wales, please? OAQ52899
4. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the budget allocation for the health and social services portfolio? OAQ52894
5. What consideration has the Cabinet Secretary given to providing funding to prevent flooding when determining the draft budget for 2019/20? OAQ52909
6. How does the Welsh Government intend to use the mutual investment model in the future? OAQ52910
7. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the innovate-to-save fund? OAQ52896
8. What analysis has the Welsh Government undertaken of the impact upon Wales of moving to World Trade Organization rules after Brexit? OAQ52917
Item 2 on our agenda this afternoon is questions to the Leader of the House and Chief Whip. Question 1, Dawn Bowden.
1. Will the Leader of House provide an update on Welsh Government action to tackle hate crime? OAQ52912
2. Will the Leader of the House provide an update on broadband connectivity in Arfon? OAQ52897
3. How are Welsh Government actions transforming the digital landscape of Islwyn? OAQ52905
4. Will the Leader of the House make a statement on Welsh Government action to end modern slavery and trafficking in south-east Wales? OAQ52906
5. Will the Leader of the House provide an update on access to broadband in South Wales West? OAQ52915
6. Will the Leader of the House outline the Welsh Government's priorities for improving digital infrastructure in Pembrokeshire? OAQ52893
7. Will the Leader of the House make a statement on levels of inequality in Wales? OAQ52919
Item 3 on the agenda this afternoon is questions to the Assembly Commission. Questions 1 and 2 will be answered by the Llywydd. Question 1, Janet Finch-Saunders.
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. According to NHS figures, 534,000 people—
2. What plans does the Commission have to improve the environment around the Assembly? OAQ52903
3. Will the Commission make a statement regarding flexible working practices available to Commission staff? OAQ52925
Item 4 is topical questions, none of which have been accepted this afternoon.
So, item 5 is the 90-second statements, and the first up this afternoon is Vikki Howells.
Next, we move to a motion to elect a Member to the Assembly Commission. I call on the Chair of the Business Committe to move the motion—Llywydd.
Again, a motion to elect a Member to a comittee. I call again on the Chair of the Business Committee to move the motion formally.
Item 6 on the agenda this afternoon is the motion to approve the Assembly Commission's budget for 2019-20, and I call on Suzy Davies to move the motion on behalf of the Commission. Suzy.
Item 7 on the agenda this afternoon is the debate on the Finance Committee's report on its inquiry into preparations for replacing EU funding for Wales, and I call on the Chair of the Finance...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Darren Millar, amendment 2 in the name of Julie James, and amendment 3 in the name of Neil McEvoy. If amendment 1 is...
Before we move to voting time, it’s my pleasure to announce the result of the legislative ballot held today. I’m pleased to announce that Darren Millar may seek the Assembly’s...
Voting time is the next item, and unless three Members wish the bell to be rung, I will move immediately to the first vote, which is the vote on the UKIP debate on animal welfare. I call for a...
No topic was tabled for the short debate, and that brings today's proceedings to a close.
What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport on the impact of Brexit on Holyhead port?
Will the Leader of the House provide an outline of recent and planned broadband investment?
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
