Tuesday, 15 September 2020
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
So, to begin, I wish to inform the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 26.75, that the Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Act 2020 was given Royal Assent on 7 September.
The first item this afternoon is questions to the First Minister, and the first question is from John Griffiths.
1. What action will the Welsh Government take to protect the most vulnerable in society during the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ55524
2. What assessment has been made of the risks to public finances as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ55514
Questions now from the party leaders. Leader of the Conservatives, Paul Davies.
3. What support has the Welsh Government provided to autistic people during the coronavirus pandemic? OQ55500
4. Will the First Minister make a statement on the test, trace and protect strategy for coronavirus? OQ55520
5. Will the First Minister make a statement on the local lockdown introduced in Caerphilly? OQ55522
6. Will the First Minister make a statement on council tax rebanding in Wales? OQ55528
Questions next to the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip, and the first question is from Darren Millar.
1. Will the Deputy Minister make a statement on freedom to worship in Wales? OQ55484
2. What action is the Welsh Government taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking? OQ55510
3. Will the Deputy Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's implementation of Section 1 of the Equality Act 2010? OQ55519
4. How will Welsh Government policies for a more equal Wales evolve following the experience of COVID-19? OQ55525
6. How is the Welsh Government ensuring support for voluntary groups working with the deaf community? OQ55482
7. How many Gypsy and Traveller sites in Wales have sufficient broadband in order to provide children with adequate at-home learning in the event of further lockdowns? OQ55501
The next item is the business statement and announcement. I call on the Trefnydd to make that statement—Rebecca Evans.
[Inaudible.]—that short break, and with item 3 on our agenda this afternoon, which is a statement by the Minister for Education on schools reopening. I call on the Minister for Education,...
Item 4 on the agenda is a statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services on the winter protection plan. I call on the Minister for Health and Social Services—Vaughan Gething.
The next item of business is the statement by the Minister for Housing and Local Government on housing, poverty and communities and I call on the Minister to make the statement. Julie James.
Item 6 on the agenda this afternoon is a statement by the Counsel General and Minister for European Transition—the UK internal market Bill—and I call on the Counsel General and...
What plans does the Welsh Government have to expand COVID-19 testing capacity in Wales?
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
