Wednesday, 12 June 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 Alun Davies.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on transport links to key services in Blaenau Gwent? OAQ54016
2. Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Government is doing to improve train services in west Wales? OAQ53980
Questions now from party spokespeople. The Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Bethan Sayed.
3. Will the Minister confirm whether the Welsh Government is on target to deliver its commitments in relation to transport infrastructure during this Assembly term? OAQ53994
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the future of bus services across South Wales West? OAQ54018
5. Will the Minister provide an update on support provided following the announcement to close the Rehau factory in Amlwch? OAQ53996
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the economic importance of small businesses in Wales’s rural communities? OAQ54021
7. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's plans to relieve traffic congestion around Newport? OAQ53993
8. Will the Minister make a statement on public spending on the rail network in Wales? OAQ54010
The next questions, therefore, to the Counsel General and Brexit Minister in respect of his Brexit Minister responsibilities. And the first question is from David Rees.
1. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the impact that Brexit will have on the structure of the Joint Ministerial Committee? OAQ54019
2. Will the Counsel General provide an update on Brexit discussions with the UK Government? OAQ54000
Questions now from party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Darren Millar.
3. What discussions has the Counsel General held regarding the role of Welsh ports after Brexit? OAQ54001
4. Will the Counsel General make a statement on EU structural funds support for apprenticeships and skills training in Wales? OAQ54014
5. What discussions has the Counsel General held on the question to be asked in the event of a second referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union? OAQ54003
6. Will the Counsel General outline what additional 'no deal' preparatory measures the Welsh Government is undertaking in relation to health and social services prior to 31 October 2019? OAQ53998
7. Will the Counsel General provide an update on the Welsh Government's policy regarding a people's vote? OAQ54020
We will now move on to the topical questions—[Interruption.] I need no support from one of the Members at the back, and he knows who he is. The topical questions—and the first topical...
3. Will the Deputy Minister make a statement in response to the announcement that a number of citizens in Wales are likely to lose their entitlement to a free television licence? 321
2. In light of a report by the Welsh Affairs Committee stating air passenger duty should be fully devolved to Wales, will the Minister outline the Welsh Government's plans for abolishing or...
1. Will the Minister make a statement in response to the announcement that Quinn Radiators has gone into administration? 324
Item 4 on the agenda this afternoon is the 90-second statements. The first up this week is Jayne Bryant.
The next item on the agenda is motions to elect Members to committees, and in accordance with Standing Orders 12.24 and 12.40, I propose that the motions to elect those Members to those...
Item 5 on the agenda this afternoon is a debate on the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee report, 'Physical Activity of Children and Young People', and I call on the Chair of the committee...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans, and amendments 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the name of Darren Millar. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans, and amendments 2 and 3 in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth.
Item 8 on the agenda is voting time. Unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I intend to proceed to the vote. No. Right, okay. The first vote this afternoon, then, is on the motions...
We now are moving to the short debate and I call on Caroline Jones to speak on the topic she has chosen—Caroline.
What assessment has the Counsel General made of the effect of Brexit on immigration in Wales?
Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Government is doing to work with universities in Wales to develop employment in the high paid and growth sectors of the economy?
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
