Wednesday, 26 February 2020
The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Before we begin, I wish to inform the Assembly that the National Health Service (Indemnities) (Wales) Bill was given Royal Assent today, and I do so in accordance with Standing Order 26.75.
The first item on our agenda this afternoon is questions to the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, and the first question is from Angela Burns.
Diolch, Llywydd. Good afternoon, Minister.
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the impact of recent road and railway closures in the Conwy Valley? OAQ55118
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Helen Mary Jones.
3. What discussions has the Minister had with the UK Government regarding the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency's decision to close the driving test centre in Caernarfon? OAQ55113
4. What discussions has the Minister had with the relevant authorities regarding increasing train capacity on the south Wales main line? OAQ55129
5. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to diversify the economy of South Wales West? OAQ55127
6. What plans does the Welsh Government have to stimulate the economy in North Wales? OAQ55128
7. How does the Welsh Government intend to increase economic prosperity across Wales? OAQ55112
8. Will the Minister make a statement on the future of bus services in South Wales Central? OAQ55125
The next item, therefore, is questions to the Counsel General and Brexit Minister in relation to his responsibilities as Brexit Minister, and the first question is from Mike Hedges.
1. Will the Counsel General provide an update on any forthcoming legislative consent memorandum expected as a result of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU? OAQ55108
2. What recent assessment has the Counsel General made of the impact on trade and customs arrangements in Wales following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU? OAQ55116
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Darren Millar.
3. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the EU’s negotiating position during the current trade deal talks? OAQ55133
4. What assistance is the Welsh Government offering local authorities to support the implementation of the UK Government's EU Settlement Scheme? OAQ55135
5. What discussions has the Welsh Government had with the UK Government on future immigration policy post-Brexit? OAQ55131
7. What opportunities has the Welsh Government identified for Wales as a result of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU? OAQ55122
8. Will the Counsel General provide an update on the latest discussions the Welsh Government has had with the UK Government on the UK's departure from the EU? OAQ55136
The next item is the topical questions. The Minister for Health and Social Services is currently attending a COBRA meeting with the UK Government, the Scottish Government and the Northern Ireland...
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the announcement by KASAI that it will close its Merthyr Tydfil plant in 2021? 397
Item 4 on the agenda this afternoon is 90-second statements. First this afternoon is Darren Millar.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans, and amendments 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 in the name of Siân Gwenllian. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendments...
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1, 2 and 3 in the name of Darren Millar.
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1, 3, 4 and 5 in the name of Darren Millar, and amendment 2 in the name of Rebecca Evans. If Amendment 1 is agreed amendments 2, 3, 4,...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Neil McEvoy, amendment 2 in the name of Rebecca Evans, amendment 3 in the name of Siân Gwenllian, amendment 5 in the...
And that brings us to the second topical question and the question is to be answered by the Minister for health, and to be asked by Andrew R.T. Davies.
2. In light of the recent escalation of the coronavirus across Europe, will the Minister provide an update on the latest public health advice for people in Wales? 398
That brings us to voting time, and unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I will move immediately to the first vote and that first vote is on the Welsh Conservatives' debate on roads....
We're going to the short debate. If you are leaving the Chamber, can you do so quickly, quietly? You all ought to know that that's what I'm going to call for by now. Right, we do move to the...
Will the Minister outline how the Welsh Government's tourism strategy will boost the economy of South Wales West?
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