Wednesday, 27 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 Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, and the first question is from Joyce Watson.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on how much financial compensation has been provided to Welsh fishermen over the last five years under the European maritime and fisheries fund for...
2. Will the Minister outline the Welsh Government's priorities for the future of national nature reserves in Wales? OAQ53653
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Plaid Cymru’s spokesperson, Llyr Gruffydd.
3. What recent discussions has the Minister had in terms of the possible environmental benefits of developing a Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon? OAQ53658
4. Will the Minister outline how the Welsh Government intends to create an economically vibrant forestry sector in Wales? OAQ53652
5. What measures will the Minister take to promote the highest environmental standards after Brexit? OAQ53656
6. How will the Welsh Government's forthcoming nature recovery action plan support the delivery of the UK marine strategy regulations? OAQ53648
7. How does the Welsh Government help protect threatened species in Wales? OAQ53645
8. Will the Minister make a statement on the effect of non-native plant species in Wales? OAQ53646
9. Will the Minister make a statement on the management of water levels at Clywedog reservoir and Lake Vyrnwy? OAQ53657
10. Will the Minister make a statement on Radioactive Waste Management's current consultation on a location for a geological disposal facility? OAQ53642
The next item is questions to the Minister for Housing and Local Government. The first question is to be answered by the Deputy Minister, and the question is from Harry Mary Jones.
1. What resources are available from the Welsh Government to boost diversity in local government? OAQ53663
2. How is the Welsh Government meeting the need for social housing? OAQ53666
Questions from the party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Mark Isherwood.
4. What plans does the Welsh Government have to amend Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 to give people who privately rent homes more secure tenancies? OAQ53675
5. Will the Minister provide a statement on funding pressures in local government? OAQ53674
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the environmental impact assessment in relation to the Barry incinerator? OAQ53655
7. Will the Minister make a statement on efforts to improve digital inclusion? OAQ53671
With thanks to the Llywydd and to Darren Millar for the opportunity to ask the question.
The next item is the Stage 4 debate on the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Bill and I call on the Minister for Housing and Local Government to move the motion—Julie James.
The next item is item 4, the Partnership Arrangements and Population Assessments (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2019, and I call on the Deputy Minister for Health and Social...
The next item is the topical question, to be answered by the Trefnydd. Andrew R.T. Davies.
1. Will the First Minister make a statement in response to today’s High Court’s decision regarding the QC-led inquiry into the dismissal of Carl Sargeant? 293
The next item is the 90-second statements, and the first statement is from Dawn Bowden.
Item 7 on our agenda this afternoon is a Member debate under Standing Order 11.21, and I call on Andrew R.T. Davies to move the motion.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans, and amendments 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2 and...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Darren Millar, amendment 2 in the name of Rebecca Evans, and amendment 3 in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. If amendment 1 is...
I will move to the first vote, which is on the Stage 4 debate on the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Bill, and I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Julie James. Open the vote....
The next item, as I said, is the short debate, and I call on Neil McEvoy—Neil McEvoy.
Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Government is doing to tackle homelessness in north Wales?
How is the Welsh Government reducing carbon emissions?
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