Wednesday, 20 March 2019
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 Minister for Economy and Transport, and the first question is from Caroline Jones.
1. Will the Minister outline the steps the Welsh Government is taking to encourage more local businesses in South Wales West to exploit the power of artificial intelligence? OAQ53610
2. Will the Minister outline how environmental considerations were taken into account when developing the Welsh Government's economic action plan? OAQ53615
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Rhun ap Iorwerth.
3. What is the Welsh Government doing to promote the automotive sector? OAQ53630
4. What use has been made by the Welsh Government of plotting the journeys of those commuting to Newport and Cardiff by car as a way of informing future public transport provision? OAQ53618
5. Will the Minister make a statement on the benefits of focusing on the foundational economy? OAQ53627
6. What assessment has the Minister made of the impact that a transition to a digital society will have on residents in mid Wales? OAQ53598
8. What action is the Welsh Government taking to regenerate the economy of the Afan Valley? OAQ53624
9. Will the Minister make a statement on the role of the foundational economy in helping to tackle poverty in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney? OAQ53607
10. How will the Minister evaluate the work of the Valleys Taskforce? OAQ53622
The next questions are to the Counsel General and Brexit Minister, and the first question is from Rhianon Passmore.
Diolch, Llywydd. Minister, in regard to—. It was clear, sorry, from this Chamber last week, following—
2. Will the Counsel General provide an update on the Welsh Government's preparations for a no-deal Brexit? OAQ53629
Questions now from the party spokespeople, and the Conservative spokesperson, Darren Millar.
3. What are the Counsel General's key priorities in the run-up to Brexit? OAQ53597
4. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the Minister for Education on the future of standardised qualifications in Europe? OAQ53590
5. Will the Counsel General provide an update on schemes that are nearing completion and are currently in receipt of EU structural funds? OAQ53617
6. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the preparations for Brexit of local government in Wales? OAQ53605
7. What discussions has the Counsel General had with counterparts in Ireland about the impact of any Brexit settlement on future trade with Wales? OAQ53619
8. What discussions has the Welsh Government had regarding arrangements to protect health and care services from the impact of a no-deal Brexit? OAQ53623
9. Will the Counsel General make a statement on the capacity of the Welsh Government to manage a no-deal exit from the EU? OAQ53626
Item 3 is topical questions. The first of the topical questions today will be answered by the Minister for Economy and Transport. Joyce Watson.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the impact of the collapse of construction company Dawnus, which has gone into administration? 288
The second topical question this afternoon is to be answered by the Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport. Suzy Davies.
Item 4 is a 90-second statement. Vikki Howells.
The next item is a motion to elect a Member to a committee, and I call on a member of the Business Committee to move formally the motion.
Item 5 on our agenda is a debate on Stage 4 of the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Bill, and I call on Llyr Gruffydd to move the motion.
Item 6 on our agenda this afternoon is a debate on the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee's report on the mobile action plan update, and I call on the Chair of the committee to move the...
That brings us to the next item and it's the debate on the Children, Young People and Education Committee report, 'Degrees of Separation? The Impact of Brexit on Higher and Further...
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the name of Darren Millar.
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1 and 2 in the name of Darren Millar.
That brings us to voting time, and the first vote this afternoon is on Stage 4 of the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Bill. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Llyr Gruffydd....
If Members are leaving the Chamber, can they do so quickly? We now move to the short debate, and I call on Paul Davies to speak on the topic he has chosen.
What assessment has the Counsel General made of the UK Government's announcement that there will be no physical border in Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit?
Will the Minister provide an update on the north Wales growth deal in relation to business parks?
Will the Minister provide an update on city deals in South Wales West?
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
