Wednesday, 5 December 2018
The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Today, we mark an auspicious event in the history of our Senedd. As we look forward to celebrating 20 years since the election of the first Assembly, in 1999, I’m pleased to announce...
So, that takes us on to the business of the day, and the first item is questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance. The first question is from Jenny Rathbone.
1. In light of warnings from the Welsh Local Government Association about the impact of cuts to local government funding, what discussions has the Cabinet Secretary held with the Cabinet...
2. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to improve the understanding of Welsh rates of income tax? OAQ53047
Questions now from party spokespeople. The Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Rhun ap Iorwerth.
3. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's long-term strategy for taxation levels in Wales? OAQ53044
4. What are the Welsh Government’s priorities for capital investment in Cynon Valley? OAQ53029
5. What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had with the Cabinet Secretary for Education about the funding of the Welsh Government's apprenticeship programme? OAQ53025
6. What changes to business rates in Wales does the Cabinet Secretary intend to bring forward following the UK Government's budget announcement regarding business rates in England? OAQ53035
7. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the most recent public spending figures for the nations of the UK? OAQ53056
8. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the future of tax levels in Wales between now and the next Assembly election? OAQ53030
And that brings us to questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Public Services. Question 1 comes from Helen Mary Jones.
1. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Welsh Government support for rural councils? OAQ53046
2. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the impact of local authority funding cuts? OAQ53053
We now have questions from party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, David Melding.
3. How does the Welsh Government encourage innovation in local government? OAQ53059
4. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on local government budgets? OAQ53038
5. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the effectiveness of local authority regional working? OAQ53039
6. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on youth justice services in Wales? OAQ53036
7. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on what the Welsh Government is doing to support veterans in Mid and West Wales? OAQ53057
8. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the local government settlement for Pembrokeshire County Council? OAQ53037
The next item is the topical questions. The first question is to be asked to the Cabinet Secretary for Education, and the question comes from Suzy Davies.
1. With a recent Estyn report stating that secondary schools in Wales could do better, with only half currently judged as good or excellent, what work will the Welsh Government undertake to...
The next item is the 90-second statements. Vikki Howells.
The next item is the debate on the Standards of Conduct Committee's report to the Assembly, under Standing Order 22.9. I call on the Chair of the committee to move the motion, Jayne Bryant.
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Julie James.
The next item on our agenda this afternoon is the short debate, and I now call on David Melding to speak on the topic he has chosen.
Well, I intend now, Members, to proceed to voting time. And the first vote this afternoon is on the Welsh Conservative debate on Welsh Government performance, and I call for a vote on the...
I call Members to order. This brings us to our Stage 3 debate on the Childcare Funding (Wales) Bill. The first group of amendments relates to the duty to provide funded childcare. The lead...
That brings us to the second group. The next group of amendments relates to parental eligibility. Amendment 6 is the lead amendment in this group, and I call on Siân Gwenllian to move and...
The next group of amendments is the group relating to Welsh language childcare provision. Amendment 7 is the lead and only amendment in this group, and I call on Siân Gwenllian to move and...
Group 4 is the next group of amendments, which relates to transportation between providers. Amendment 12 is the lead and only amendment in this group, and I call on Janet Finch-Saunders to move...
The next group is group 5, and this group of amendments relates to additional charges and rates of payment. The lead amendment in this group is amendment 13, and I call on Janet Finch-Saunders to...
The next group of amendments is group 6, which relates to qualifying children. Amendment 14 is the lead amendment in this group, and I call on Janet Finch-Saunders to move and speak to the lead...
The next group of amendments is group 7, which relates to regulations to be made by Welsh Ministers. Amendment 1 is the lead amendment in this group, and I call on the Minister to move and speak...
The next group of amendments is group 8 and this group relates to statutory instruments and changes to procedures. Amendment 23 is the lead and the only amendment in this group, and I call on...
The next group of amendments is group 9, and this group relates to categories of providers of funded childcare. Amendment 24 is the lead amendment in this group, and I call on Janet...
The next group of amendments is group 10. This group relates to administrative arrangements for the provision of funded childcare. The lead amendment is amendment 26. I call on Janet...
The next group of amendments is group 11, and this group relates to reviews of determinations and appeals to the first-tier tribunal. Amendment 29 is the lead and only amendment in this group,...
The next group of amendments is group 12, and this group relates to review and reports on the effect of the Act and sunset provision. Amendment 30 is the lead amendment in the group, and I call...
The next group of amendments is group 13, which relates to the duty to promote awareness. The lead amendment in this group is amendment 31 and it's the only amendment, and I call on Janet...
The next group of amendments is group 14 and these amendments relate to workforce planning. Amendment 34 is the lead and only amendment in this group, and I call on Janet Finch-Saunders to move...
The next group is group 15, which is the final group, and these amendments relate to commencement. The lead and only amendment in this group is amendment 36, and I call on Janet Finch-Saunders to...
What is the Welsh Government doing to establish centres for women offenders in Wales as a matter of urgency?
What is the Welsh Government doing to protect public services in Islwyn from the impacts of austerity?
What consideration has the Welsh Government given to banning no-fault evictions?
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
