Wednesday, 20 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 Finance and Trefnydd, and the first question is from Russell George.
1. What additional allocations will be made available during the current budget round to support public services in dealing with adverse weather conditions? OAQ54689
2. What progress has the Welsh Government made in reshaping public procurement to enable more fresh food for schools, hospitals and nursing homes to be procured locally? OAQ54723
Questions now from party spokespeople. The Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Rhun ap Iorwerth.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s spending priorities in the south Wales Valleys? OAQ54712
5. What steps does the Minister intend to take to ensure that the Welsh Government's forthcoming budget prioritises preventative spend? OAQ54726
6. Will the Minister provide an update on the role of the National Procurement Service? OAQ54711
7. What discussions has the Minister had regarding funding allocations to the economy and transport portfolio? OAQ54694
8. Will the Minister provide an update on the mutual investment model? OAQ54690
9. Will the Minister outline the Welsh Government's priorities when allocating funding as part of the Second Capital Investment Package? OAQ54702
The next item is questions to the Minister for International Relations and the Welsh Language, and the first question is from Dai Lloyd.
1. What assessment has the Minister made of the efforts of local authorities in south-west Wales to achieve the Welsh language standards? OAQ54697
2. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to strengthen the relationship between Wales and countries that have strong links to our most diverse communities? OAQ54724
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Siân Gwenllian.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on the impact of the Welsh Government's international strategy on Blaenau Gwent? OAQ54725
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the development of a National Archive for Wales? OAQ54693
5. What actions is the Welsh Government taking to increase the numbers of tourists visiting the south Wales valleys? OAQ54701
6. Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for the restoration of Ruperra Castle near Draethen? OAQ54699
7. What progress is being made on the production of a concordat between the Welsh Government and the UK Government regarding future trade negotiations? OAQ54722
Item 3 on the agenda this afternoon is questions to the Assembly Commission. All of the questions this afternoon will be answered by the Llywydd. Question 1—Neil McEvoy.
1. Will the Commission provide an update on the security sweep of the Assembly estate? OAQ54721
2. Will the Commission make a statement on the Llywydd and the Chief Executive’s interactions with Sir Roderick Evans in respect of standards complaints? OAQ54706
3. Will the Commission provide an update on the effectiveness of the National Assembly for Wales's communications strategy? OAQ54713
4. Will the Commission make a statement on preparations for the extension of the franchise ahead of the next Assembly election in May 2021? OAQ54729
Item 4 on the agenda this afternoon is topical questions, and the topical question selected this afternoon is to be answered by the Minister for Housing and Local Government. David Melding.
1. Will the Welsh Government make a statement on the fire safety of student accommodation in Wales following last week's fire at the University of Bolton? 365
Item 5 on the agenda is the 90-second statements. The first of this week is from Joyce Watson.
Item 6 is a debate on a Member's legislative proposal on a workplace parking levy. Can I just remind Members that this is the 30-minute slot, where supporting Members have three minutes to speak,...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment1 in the name of Rebecca Evans, and amendments 2 and 3 in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. If amendment 1 is agreed amendments 2 and 3 will be...
The next item is the Plaid Cymru debate on rolling stock strategy, and I call on Rhun ap Iorwerth to move the motion.
And we now reach voting time. The first vote is on the debate on a Member's legislative proposal on a workplace parking levy, and I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Jenny...
What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Housing and Local Government regarding how the National Development Framework will contribute to the Welsh Government target of a...
Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for community sport in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney?
Will the Minister provide a statement on the steps being taken by the Welsh Government to alleviate the taxation burden on young people at the beginning of their careers?
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
