Wednesday, 4 March 2020
The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Deputy Presiding Officer (Ann Jones) in the Chair.
We start our Plenary session this afternoon with the first item on the agenda—questions to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs. Question 1, Jack Sargeant.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is supporting the food and drink industry in north Wales? OAQ55170
2. Will the Minister ask Natural Resources Wales to ensure that a full environmental impact assessment is undertaken to consider the damage to the natural environment along the south Wales...
Thank you. We now turn to spokespeople's questions. And I call the party spokesperson for Plaid Cymru, Llyr Gruffydd.
3. Will the Minister provide an update on plans to increase tree planting across Wales? OAQ55144
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the division of responsibilities for inspecting and keeping coal tips safe? OAQ55161
5. Will the Minister provide an update on Welsh Government policy regarding the environmental impact of dust nuisance on communities? OAQ55164
6. Will the Minister outline what the Welsh Government is doing to support people affected by the recent flooding in Cynon Valley? OAQ55152
Item 2 on the agenda is questions to the Minister for Housing and Local Government. Question 1—David Rowlands.
1. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that local government reorganisation does not result in higher costs for taxpayers? OAQ55148
2. How many people are on waiting lists for social housing throughout Wales? OAQ55160
We now turn to spokespeople's questions. Conservative spokesperson, David Melding.
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the availability of social housing in Carmarthenshire? OAQ55163
5. Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is supporting the regeneration of town centres in north-east Wales? OAQ55176
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the building of council homes in Wales? OAQ55181
7. How does the Welsh Government's rights of way policies support the Ramblers' 'Don't Lose Your Way' campaign? OAQ55179
Item 3 on the agenda is topical questions. The first topical question this afternoon is to be answered by the Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism. Delyth Jewell.
1. What discussions has the Minister had in relation to the reports that Six Nations Rugby games may only be available on a pay-per-view basis in the future? 401
2. To what extent was the Welsh Government consulted over the content of the UK’s mandate for the negotiations with the EU? 402
Thank you very much, Counsel General. Item 4 on the agenda this afternoon is the 90-second statements. Mick Antoniw.
The next item is a debate on the External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee report: the Welsh Government's Draft International Strategy. And I call on the Chair of the committee to...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Siân Gwenllian, and amendments 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in the name of Neil McEvoy.
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1 and 2 in the name of Darren Millar.
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans, and amendment 2 in the name of Darren Millar. If amendment 1 is agreed amendment 2 will be deselected.
I am prepared to accept that now is voting time, unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung. No? That's good. So, we move to the Welsh Conservative debate on looked-after children, and I...
The next item is item 10—the short debate. And I call on Jenny Rathbone to speak to the topic that she has chosen.
Will the Minister make a statement on possible steps to control the second homes market?
How is the Welsh Government ensuring financial inclusion in Wales?
What support and assistance can the Welsh Government offer communities in Islwyn following the recent flood damage?
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
