Wednesday, 15 May 2019
The Assembly met at 13:29 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Before I call the first item on the agenda, I wish to inform the Assembly that I have received a letter from four Members notifying me of their wish to form a group in accordance with Standing...
This now brings us to the questions to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, and the first question is from Janet Finch-Saunders.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's response to the forecasted decrease in farm income? OAQ53843
2. What assessment has the Minister made of the United Nations report which states that one million species are at risk of extinction as a direct result of human activity? OAQ53855
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Andrew R.T. Davies.
3. How will the Welsh Government respond to the threat posed by species decline? OAQ53860
4. What steps will the Welsh Government take to halt and reverse biodiversity loss? OAQ53864
5. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to address climate change? OAQ53862
6. Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government supports and promotes the food and drink industry in mid Wales? OAQ53838
7. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's national strategy for the management of natural resources? OAQ53841
9. Will the Minister make a statement on tackling air pollution in South Wales West? OAQ53833
The next item is questions to the Minister for Housing and Local Government. The first question is from Lynne Neagle.
1. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that local communities have a voice in the planning system? OAQ53865
2. What action is the Welsh Government taking to increase the number of new homes being built? OAQ53832
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Leanne Wood.
4. Will the Minister make a statement on whether the Welsh Government's rural housing policies are fit for purpose? OAQ53844
5. What discussions has the Minister had with local authorities following the Welsh Government's publication of the independent review into housing? OAQ53863
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the provision of affordable housing in mid Wales? OAQ53836
7. How is the Welsh Government supporting fair work in Wales? OAQ53854
8. Will the Minister provide an update on Welsh Government plans to improve financial inclusion in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney? OAQ53850
10. Will the Minister make a statement on funding for local government? OAQ53853
11. Will the Minister make a statement on the progress of the Welsh Government's ministerial task-and-finish group on leasehold reform? OAQ53869
The next item, therefore, is the topical questions. The first topical question is from David Rees.
1. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the announcement that the joint venture between Tata Steel Ltd and Thyssenkrupp AG is likely not to be approved by the European Commission and...
2. Further to the written statement yesterday, will the Minister provide an update on HMRC's error regarding Welsh Rates of Income Tax? 311
3. Will the First Minister make a statement on the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, in light of comments made today by Rhodri Williams QC describing the legislation as...
The next item, therefore, is the 90-second statement, and that statement comes from Dai Lloyd.
The next item is the statement by the Chair of the Standards of Conduct Committee on maintaining confidence in the standards procedure. I call on the Chair to make her statement—Jayne Bryant.
The next item, therefore, is the debate on a Member’s legislative proposal, and today we’re focusing on the non-carbon emission public vehicles Bill, and I call on Rhun ap Iorwerth to...
We now move on to item 7 on our agenda this afternoon, which is the Member debate under Standing Order 11.21, healthy school meals, and I call on Jenny Rathbone to move the motion.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans, and amendment 2 in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth.
Therefore, the one vote today we have is on the Welsh Conservatives' debate on young adult carers. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Darren Millar. If the proposal is not...
We now turn to the short debate, and I call on Lynne Neagle to speak to the topic she has chosen. Lynne.
Will the Minister make a statement on the demand for affordable housing?
What analysis has the Welsh Government made of the effectiveness of its programmes to improve energy efficiency in homes since the start of devolution?
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
