Wednesday, 15 July 2020
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 10:01 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Good morning and welcome to this Plenary session. Before we begin, I want to set out a few points. A Plenary meeting held using video-conference in accordance with the Standing Orders of the...
The first item is questions to the First Minister, and the first question is from Hefin David.
1. Will the First Minister make a statement on the gradual reopening of the small business sector in Wales following the COVID-19 lockdown? OQ55478
2. Will the First Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for professional sport? OQ55449
Questions now from the party leaders. First of all today, the leader of Plaid Cymru, Adam Price.
3. Will the First Minister outline what financial support is available from the Welsh Government to businesses in Wales? OQ55469
4. What assessment has the First Minister made of the importance of local radio stations in Wales? OQ55455
5. What actions is the Welsh Government taking to support the manufacturing sector in Wales? OQ55476
6. Will the First Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for the Armed Forces Covenant? OQ55444
7. What assessment has been made of how restrictions in the health service, put in place to contain the pandemic, have impacted those needing the NHS for non-COVID-19 related reasons? OQ55477
8. Will the First Minister make a statement on support for town and community councils during the pandemic? OQ55474
The next item is the business statement and announcement. I call on the Trefnydd to make that statement. Rebecca Evans.
The next item is questions to the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, and the first question is from Delyth Jewell.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s plans for future improvements to the M4 around the Brynglas Tunnels area? OQ55468
2. What support is the Welsh Government offering to apprentices and those taking part in work-based learning whose placements have been affected by COVID-19? OQ55451
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Russell George.
3. How is the Welsh Government supporting businesses in North Wales to reopen as a result of the coronavirus pandemic? OQ55446
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the safety of staff on public transport? OQ55465
5. A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am ddatblygu metro Bae Abertawe a chymoedd y gorllewin? OQ55452
6. Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for alleviating road and rail congestion in Pencoed? OQ55440
7. In light of COVID-19, will the Minister make a statement on the impact of social-distancing guidelines on businesses in South Wales Central? OQ55442
8. What measures are being taken to support public transport in Wales during the coronavirus pandemic? OQ55448
9. What assessment has the Minister made of the implications for the economy in the south Wales valleys of the UK Chancellor's summer economic update? OQ55458
The next item is questions to the Counsel General and Minister for European Transition in respect of his European Transition Minister responsibilities. And the first question is from Mandy Jones.
1. What discussions has the Counsel General had with members of the UK Government regarding Brexit since his title was changed on 4 March 2020? OQ55462
2. How is the Welsh Government planning to support the recovery of Welsh towns following the effects of Covid-19? OQ55467
Questions now from the party spokespeople—Dai Lloyd.
3. Will the Counsel General make a statement on the work the Welsh Government is doing to Build Back Better during and after Covid-19? OQ55460
4. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the number of jobs and businesses that will be lost in Wales due to the coronavirus crisis? OQ55443
5. What recent discussions has the Counsel General had with UK Ministers regarding the UK shared prosperity fund? OQ55441
6. Will the Counsel General provide an update on the work of the Joint Ministerial Committee on European negotiations? OQ55459
8. What measures is the Welsh Government taking to ensure the efficient movement of people and goods at Welsh ports once the Brexit transition ends? OQ55447
9. Will the Counsel General outline the effect on Wales of trading with the European Union on World Trade Organization terms? OQ55450
Order. Item 5 is a statement by the First Minister on the legislative programme. Mark Drakeford.
We now move to topical questions. Before I call the first one, can I just verify that the health Minister is available on Zoom? I can now see him. That's marvellous. To ask the first question,...
1. Will the Minister make a statement on weekly COVID-19 testing for care home staff? TQ477
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's approach to media policy and support for the media industry following the recent series of redundancies? TQ476
The next two items, 7 and 8, are withdrawn. So, items 9 and 10 are next. In accordance with Standing Order 12.24, unless a Member objects, I propose that the Curriculum Requirements (Amendment of...
Therefore, I ask the Minister for Education to move. Kirsty Williams.
Item 11 is the next item on the agenda, which is the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications and Site Visits) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020. I call on the...
The next item is the debate on Stage 4 of the Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Bill, and before inviting the Minister to contribute, I should say—. I call on the Minister to make a...
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Siân Gwenllian.
The next item is the motion to amend Standing Order 18.10—committee functions relating to the oversight of the Wales Audit Office. I call on a Member of the Business Committee to formally...
The next motion is the motion to amend Standing Orders, the Electoral Commmission and the Llywydd's committee. I call on a Member of the Business Committee to move the motion.
Order, order. Item 16 is the Finance Committee debate: the Welsh Government's spending priorities for the draft budget 2021-22 in light of COVID, and I call on the Chair of the committee to move...
Item 17 is the Children, Young People and Education Committee debate on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on children and young people in Wales. I call on the Chair of the committee to move the...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Darren Millar, amendments 2, 5 and 6 in the name of Neil Hamilton, amendment 3 in the name of Gareth Bennett, amendment 4...
And before we move to voting time, I have agreed to a point of order from the Deputy Minister, Lee Waters.
That brings us to voting time. The first vote this afternoon is on the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications and Site Visits) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020....
Will the First Minister make a statement on Welsh Government efforts to support freedom of religion in North Wales?
What steps will the Welsh Government take to address concerns of a surge in road traffic journeys as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted?
What plans does the Welsh Government have to improve transport links to the new Grange University Hospital when it opens in November 2020?
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
