Wednesday, 8 January 2020
The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
The first item on our agenda is questions to the finance Minister. The first question [OAQ54853] has been withdrawn, and therefore question 2 from Darren Millar.
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's draft budget for 2020-21? OAQ54865
3. Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government manages its budget? OAQ54852
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Darren Millar.
4. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Health and Social Services with regards to the future funding of dental services? OAQ54875
5. Will the Minister provide an update on how the Welsh Government is managing its resources to ensure value for money and effectiveness? OAQ54857
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the impact that the Welsh Government's budget for 2020-21 will have on North Wales? OAQ54887
7. Will the Minister make a statement on the impact of the Welsh Government's budget on the people of Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire? OAQ54881
9. What additional allocations will be made available to the Housing and Local Government portfolio during the current budget round to support the Welsh Government's Housing Support Grant? OAQ54868
The next questions, therefore, are questions to the Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language, and the first question is from Darren Millar.
1. What action is the Welsh Government taking to promote human rights through its international relations strategy? OAQ54866
2. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Education about promoting the use of the Welsh language through the education system? OAQ54854
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Siân Gwenllian.
3. Will the Minister outline the Welsh Government's strategy to attract events to Wales? OAQ54870
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the values underpinning the Welsh Government's international relations strategy? OAQ54873
5. Will the Minister make a statement on levels of expenditure on promoting the Welsh language in the draft budget? OAQ54886
6. What strategy is the Welsh Government deploying to increase the number of Welsh-speaking early years practitioners? OAQ54879
7. Will the Minister make a statement on the distribution of lottery funding within Wales? OAQ54871
8. What plans does the Welsh Government have to build on the legacy of major sporting events held in Wales? OAQ54882
10. Will the Minister make a statement on the promotion of tourism attractions in South Wales West? OAQ54874
11. Will the Minister make a statement on investing in community 3G football resources? OAQ54851
The next questions are to the Assembly Commission. The first question is from Jack Sargeant and is to be answered by Joyce Watson. Jack Sargeant.
1. Will the Commission make a statement on participation in the White Ribbon accreditation scheme? OAQ54867
The topical questions are next. The first question is for the Minister for Economy and Transport, and this is to be asked by David Rees.
1. Following the comments made by the chairman of the Tata Sons group, what actions are the Welsh Government taking to ensure the future of Welsh steel making at Port Talbot? 374
2. What action has the Welsh Government taken following the decision of Hywel Dda University Health Board to cancel in-patient operations on Monday 6 January 2020 at Bronglais, Glangwili, Prince...
The next item is the 90-second statements. There is one statement today, and that is a statement by Russell George.
The next item is a statement by the Chair of the Committee on Assembly Electoral Reform and an update on the work of that committee. I call on the Chair of the committee to make her...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans, and amendment 2 in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. If amendment 1 is agreed amendment 2 will be deselected.
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans.
We have reached voting time. Unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I intend to proceed to the first vote. The first vote this afternoon, then, is on the Welsh Conservative debate on...
We now move to the short debate. I call on Suzy Davies to speak on the topic she has chosen. Suzy.
What consideration will the Minister give to funding early intervention services when allocating the 2020-21 budget?
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
