Wednesday, 13 November 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 Dawn Bowden.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's priorities for managing the natural environment in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney? OAQ54666
So, we now move to spokespeople's questions. The Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Llyr Gruffydd.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's forestry policy? OAQ54680
4. Will the Minister provide an update on actions taken by the Welsh Government following the written statement on dog breeding issued on 9 October 2019? OAQ54669
5. Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is supporting the farming industry in mid-Wales? OAQ54668
6. Will the Minister make a statement on actions taken as a result of the Welsh Government's declaration of a climate emergency? OAQ54652
7. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of how the Welsh agri-food sector can help mitigate climate change? OAQ54674
8. Will the Minister provide an update with regard to the Welsh Government's policy for improving the management of common land in Wales? OAQ54677
9. Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's consideration of the introduction of mandatory CCTV for slaughterhouses in Wales? OAQ54663
10. Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's energy policy? OAQ54685
Item 2 is questions to the Minister for Housing and Local Government. The first question this afternoon is question 1 from Paul Davies.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s priorities for the housing sector in Preseli Pembrokeshire? OAQ54659
2. Will the Minister make a statement on permitted development rights in Wales? OAQ54650
Turning to spokespeople's questions, and, again this afternoon, the Conservative spokesperson, David Melding.
3. How does the Welsh Government promote effective partnership between local government and public health bodies in Wales? OAQ54647
4. How is the Welsh Government supporting young people living in care to find appropriate housing that meets their needs to live independently? OAQ54673
5. Will the Minister provide an update on Welsh Government support for credit unions in Wales? OAQ54667
6. Will the Minister provide an update on Welsh Government attempts to reduce levels of homelessness? OAQ54684
7. What actions will the Minister take to improve services for armed forces veterans in Wales over the next 12 months? OAQ54649
8. What assessment has the Minister made of the impact that holiday home ownership is having on housing provision in Wales? OAQ54672
9. What assessment has been made of the impact that a predominance of second homes is having on areas of housing need in Mid and West Wales, particularly in coastal towns? OAQ54660
The next item on the agenda—there are have been no topical questions accepted, which is item 3.
Item 4 on the agenda, then, is the 90-second statements, and the first of the 90-second statements this afternoon is from Leanne Wood.
The next item is the motion to appoint an acting standards commissioner. I call on the Chair of the Standards of Conduct Committee to move the motion—Jayne Bryant.
The next item is the motion to amend Standing Orders and the proposals to introduce a new Standing Order 18A for oversight of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales. I call on a member of the...
The next item is also a motion to amend Standing Orders: Standing Order 12.63 on oral Assembly questions. I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motion.
The next item is a motion to alter the remit of the Equalities, Local Government and Communities Committee, and I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motion—Rebecca Evans.
The next item is a motion to alter the remit of the Finance Committee. I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motion—Rebecca Evans.
The next item is the motion to approve the Assembly Commission's budget for 2020-21 and I call on Suzy Davies, the commissioner, to move the motion on behalf of the Commission.
We now move to voting time. And unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I am going to proceed to call the votes. No. Right. So, we vote this afternoon on the motion to appoint an...
We now move to the short debate. And the short debate this afternoon is in the name of Neil Hamilton, and I call on Neil Hamilton to speak on the topic he has chosen. Neil.
Okay then, so we'll move to Stage 3 of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill.
I'm going to call group 1 amendments. The first group of amendments relates to the name of the National Assembly for Wales and the designation of its Members. The lead amendment in this group is...
We now move to group 2. This group of amendments relates to the extension of the right to vote to persons aged 16 and 17, and the associated electoral registration. The lead amendment in this...
We move to group 3, which is a group of amendments relating to the reviews of the operation of the Act. The lead amendment in this group is amendment 160, and I call on Darren Millar to move and...
We now move on to group 4, which is a group of amendments relating to the extension of the right to vote to foreign nationals and associated electoral registration. The lead amendment in this...
We'll reconvene, and we're reconvening with group 5 of Stage 3 of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill. The fifth group of amendments relates to the administration of elections. The lead...
We now move to group 6, which is a group of amendments that relate to disqualification. The lead amendment in this group is amendment 88, and I call on the Llywydd to move and speak to the lead...
The final group of amendments relates to miscellaneous and general provisions, including coming into force. The lead amendment in this group is amendment 77, and I call on the Counsel General to...
Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's policy on combating homelessness in the south Wales valleys?
Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's policies for modernising local government?
Will the Minister make a statement on the support the Welsh Government is providing to farmers in west 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
