Wednesday, 8 July 2020
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 11:01 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Welcome, all, to this Plenary session. Before we begin, I want to set out a few points. A Plenary meeting held by video-conference in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Welsh Parliament...
First of all this afternoon—.
We return today, of course, to this Chamber, some of us, and we remember Mohammad Asghar, who we lost during the past few weeks. On behalf of all Members, we will remember today, fondly, our...
Questions to the First Minister is our next item, and the first question is from Delyth Jewell.
1. Will the First Minister make a statement on reducing the risk of COVID-19 infections in factories and other closed settings? OQ55438
2. What plans does the Welsh Government have to review its guidance on the use of face coverings by members of the public? OQ55432
So, I now go to the questions by the leaders of the parties.
3. What assessment has the First Minister made of the impact of COVID-19 on the economy in South Wales Central? OQ55436
5. Will the First Minister make a statement on reopening the tourism sector in north Wales? OQ55437
6. Will the First Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's discussions regarding the 94 jobs that are under threat at the Northwood Hygiene Products factory in Penygroes in the Arfon...
7. Will the First Minister provide an update on the latest block grant drawn down from the UK Government? OQ55435
8. What action is the Welsh Government planning to take to tackle the underlying health inequalities that have made some citizens more vulnerable to COVID-19 than others? OQ55434
The business statement and announcement is next, and I call on the Trefnydd to make that statement—Rebecca Evans.
The next item is questions to the Minister for Education, and the first question is from Joyce Watson.
1. What assessment has the Minister made of last week's increase in school activities? OQ55427
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the provision of education to the children of key workers? OQ55407
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Suzy Davies.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's plans to expand Welsh-medium education provision in the Merthyr Tydfil area? OQ55422
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's plans for the resumption of full-time education in September? OQ55397
5. Will the Minister make a statement on class sizes in schools in Wales? OQ55411
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the use of personal protective equipment in schools? OQ55430
7. Will the Minister make a statement on educational support for children who have not returned to school? OQ55418
8. What action is the Welsh Government taking to transform the delivery of education in school playgrounds and other outdoor settings in light of the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ55420
We will recommence the session, and the next item on our agenda is questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services, and the first question is from Michelle Brown.
1. When will the Welsh NHS be operating as it was before the Covid-19 pandemic? OQ55426
2. What assessment has the Minister made of the effect of COVID-19 on non-COVID-19 related health services in north Wales? OQ55406
Questions now by party spokespeople. The spokesperson for the Conservative group—Janet Finch-Saunders.
3. What guidance has the Welsh Government given health boards to resume non-Covid-19 and non-life threatening treatments? OQ55425
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the effectiveness of the track and trace regime in North Wales? OQ55428
6. Will the Minister provide an update on the social care workforce special payment scheme? OQ55429
7. Will the Minister make a statement on the delivery of health services in the Hywel Dda University Health Board area? OQ55405
8. Will the Minister provide an update on universal free childcare provision in light of the continued easing of Covid-19 lockdown arrangements in Wales? OQ55431
9. What discussions has the Minister had with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board on the future development of the Maesteg Community Hospital following the report to the health board on...
The next item, therefore, is the topical questions, and the first question is to be asked to the Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, and it's to be asked by Siân Gwenllian.
1. Will the Minister provide an update on the support that will be available to the arts in Wales after the UK Government announced a package to support the sector to cope with the effects of...
2. Will the First Minister make a statement following reports that Ineos is reconsidering its decision to build a new plant in Bridgend? TQ468
The next item is a statement by the Minister for Education on the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Bill. I call on the Minister for Education to make the statement—Kirsty Williams.
Item 7 on the agenda is a statement by the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs on the future of agricultural support, and I call on the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural...
Item 8 on the agenda is a debate on the Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee's report on the impact of COVID-19 on sport. I call on the Chair of the committee to move the motion,...
Item 9 on our agenda this afternoon is the debate on the Petitions Committee's petition P-05-967, 'Welsh Government to amend its NDR relief policy to help keep Debenhams stores open in Wales',...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans, amendment 2 in the name of Siân Gwenllian, and amendment 3 in the name of Caroline Jones. If amendment...
So, that brings us to voting time, and the first vote is on the Welsh Conservatives' motion on transport, and I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Darren Millar. Open the vote....
The next item of business, therefore, is the Stage 3 debate on the Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Bill, and we will move immediately to the groups.
And the first group of amendments relates to the offence of the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. Amendment 1 is the lead amendment in the group, and I call on Llyr Gruffydd to move and...
The next group of amendments relates to powers of inspection. Amendment 4 is the lead amendment in this group, and I call on Andrew R.T. Davies to move the lead amendment.
What assessment has the First Minister made of the link between Covid-19 and obesity?
How is the curriculum bill hoping to increase the number of those learning Welsh in order to achieve the aim of reaching a million Welsh speakers by 2050?
Will the Minister make a statement on access to NHS services in north Wales?
What has the Welsh Government done to support older people who are living on their own during the pandemic?
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
