Wednesday, 5 February 2020
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 the first question is from David Melding.
1. Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's spending commitments for the Rhondda valley in 2020? OAQ55046
2. Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government budget for 2020-21 supports the funding of public services in Flintshire? OAQ55032
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Rhun ap Iorwerth.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on the financial support given to Welsh Government sponsored bodies? OAQ55024
4. What consideration has the Minister given to funding the housing support grant when allocating the Welsh Government budget? OAQ55037
5. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's support for innovative procurement in Wales? OAQ55059
6. Will the Minister provide an update on plans to introduce a vacant land tax for Wales? OAQ55033
7. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the value for money of using locum staff in the Welsh NHS? OAQ55060
8. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s budget priorities for 2020-21? OAQ55026
The next item is questions to the Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language, and the first question is from Andrew R.T. Davies.
1. What action has the Welsh Government taken with regards to supporting the introduction of safe standing facilities in football stadiums? OAQ55022
2. What representations has the Minister made on behalf of the Welsh Government in relation to the peace plan for the state of Palestine and Israel recently advocated by the United States of...
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Suzy Davies.
4. What engagement does the Minister have with overseas countries who have citizens and people living in Wales? OAQ55027
5. Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is promoting Alyn and Deeside to the world? OAQ55031
6. Will the Minister outline how the Welsh Government is using major events to promote tourism in South Wales West? OAQ55052
7. Will the Minister provide an update on how the Welsh Government is promoting international trade? OAQ55036
8. What discussions has the Minister had with EU representatives regarding the Welsh Government's international strategy? OAQ55048
Item 3 is questions to the Assembly Commission. Question 1 [OAQ55055] and Question 2 [OAQ55053] have both been withdrawn, so question 3, to be answered by the Llywydd, is from Vikki Howells.
3. Will the Commission make a statement on efforts to promote the forthcoming Assembly election? OAQ55042
4. Will the Commission make a statement on its memorials policy in relation to those who have tragically died whilst serving as Assembly Members? OAQ55029
5. Will the Commission outline efforts to reduce food waste on the Assembly estate? OAQ55049
Item 4 on our agenda this afternoon is topical questions. There's one topical question, to be answered by the Minister for Health and Social Services, and it's from Rhun ap Iorwerth.
1. Will the Minister make a statement following the announcement regarding the departure of Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board's Chief Executive? 391
Item 5 on the agenda this afternoon is the 90-second statements, and the first up this afternoon is David Rees.
Item 6 on the agenda this afternoon is the debate on a Member's legislative proposal: electric vehicle charge points. I call on David Melding to move the motion.
Item 7 has had no motion tabled.
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1 and 3 in the name of Rebecca Evans, and amendments 2, 4 and 5 in the name of Darren Millar.
That brings us to voting time, unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung. We move to the voting time, and the first vote is on the Member's legislative proposal an electric vehicle...
The short debate is next. So, if those Members who are leaving the Chamber could do so quickly and quietly, before I call Llyr Gruffydd to introduce his short debate. I do call on Llyr Gruffydd...
Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for scheduled ancient monuments of national importance?
What strategies does the Minister have for safeguarding public procurement in light of the uncertainties over trade negotiations with the EU?
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
