Wednesday, 16 January 2019
The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
The first item this afternoon is questions to the Minister for Economy and Transport, and the first question is from Llyr Gruffydd.
1. What plans does the Welsh Government have to boost the economy of rural towns? OAQ53189
2. What is the Welsh Government doing to support a regional economic development policy to aid communities in Islwyn? OAQ53203
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Russell George.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on the role of cities in economic development in Wales? OAQ53172
4. What discussions has the Minister had with local authorities regarding the improvement of local bus services to the Afan valley? OAQ53201
5. How does the Welsh Government intend to develop relationships with large companies based in Wales? OAQ53199
6. How is the Welsh Government aiming to improve transport infrastructure in North Wales? OAQ53164
The next questions therefore are the ones to the Counsel General and Brexit Minister. The first question is from Llyr Gruffydd.
1. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of any kind of Brexit on the economy of north-east Wales? OAQ53198
2. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the Irish Government regarding Brexit? OAQ53208
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Adam Price.
3. What opportunities has the Welsh Government identified for Wales as a result of the UK’s departure from the EU? OAQ53210
4. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip regarding how the Welsh Government will protect women and minorities from hate crime following Brexit? OAQ53207
5. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the UK Government regarding maintaining the transferability of professional qualifications for staff working in the health service,...
6. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the Minister for Economy and Transport regarding preparing businesses in Wales for leaving the EU? OAQ53187
The next item is the topical questions. The first question is to be asked to the First Minister, and the question is from Mick Antoniw.
1. What assessment has the First Minister made of the impact on Wales of the UK Parliament vote on 15 January 2019 on the UK Government's Brexit deal? 256
2. What discussions has the Minister held regarding the future of Wylfa Newydd? 259
Item 4, then, on our agenda are the 90-second statements. And we have one from Vikki Howells.
Can I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motions formally? Darren.
We have a motion under Standing Order 17.3 to elect a Member to a committee. So, I call again on a member of the Business Committee to move the motion.
Item 5 on our agenda this afternoon is the statutory instrument consent motion: the Marine Environment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018. I call on Suzy Davies to move the motion.
We now move on to item 6, which is a debate on the general principles of the Autism (Wales) Bill. Before I call the Member in charge to move the motion, can I just make a plea? We have a...
Item 7 on the agenda is a debate on the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee report, 'Fire safety in high-rise buildings', and I call on the Chair of the committee to move the...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Gareth Bennett, and amendment 2 in the name of Darren Millar. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected.
That brings us to voting time. Unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, we’ll move immediately to the first vote. That’s a vote on the general principles of the Autism...
And we therefore move on to our next item, which is the short debate. If Members could leave the Chamber quietly so that we can proceed to the short debate.
Will the Counsel General make a statement on the replacement of EU structural funds in the Rhondda?
Will the Minister make a statement on improvements to the A55?
Will the Minister make a statement on investment in digital infrastructure in north-east 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
