Wednesday, 30 September 2020
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Welcome to this Plenary meeting. I just want to set out a few points, before we start. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with some Members in the Senedd Siambr and others joining...
The first item on our agenda this afternoon is questions to the Minister for Education, and the first question is from Suzy Davies.
1. Will the Minister provide an update on the progress of the independent review into the summer 2020 arrangements to award grades, and considerations for summer 2021? OQ55603
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the safe delivery of post-16 education during the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ55616
Questions now from party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Suzy Davies. If you could turn your microphone on, Suzy Davies—okay, try again.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on support for home-educated learners in Wales? OQ55597
4. What steps is the Minister taking to support the mental health of higher education students in Wales? OQ55617
5. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure there are no disruptions to children and young people's education during the next six months? OQ55604
6. What recent assessment has been made of the demand for Welsh-medium education in Mid and West Wales? OQ55607
7. Will the Minister make a statement on the evidence used to include English in Section 3(2) of the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Bill? OQ55588
8. Will the Minister provide an update on the number of incidents in Islwyn of children who have been sent home from school to self-isolate following a positive test for COVID-19? OQ55586
The next item, therefore, is questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services, and the first question is from Jayne Bryant.
1. Will the Minister provide an update for those who were previously shielding in light of the latest COVID-19 restrictions for Wales? OQ55615
2. Will the Minister provide an update on this year's winter flu vaccination programme? OQ55595
Questions now from party spokespeople. Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Rhun ap Iorwerth.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on the resumption of services in the Hywel Dda University Health Board area? OQ55587
4. Will the Minister make a statement on deaths due to COVID-19 in hospitals in north Wales? OQ55618
5. What action is the Welsh Government taking to tackle the problem of loneliness among older people? OQ55583
6. What assessment has the Minister made of the mental health and well-being impact of coronavirus restrictions in Wales? OQ55601
7. Will the Minister provide an update on COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in Rhondda Cynon Taf? OQ55605
8. Will the Minister make a statement on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s governance and management of capital projects? OQ55602
The next item is the 90-second statements, and that's because no topical questions had been accepted.
So, the first 90-second statement today is from Mike Hedges.
We move to item 5, which is a debate on the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee report on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, and its management, on health and social care in Wales, and I...
Item 6 is the Member debate under Standing Order 11.21, and the subject is universal basic income. I call on Jack Sargeant to move the motion.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans, amendment 2 in the name of Caroline Jones, amendment 3 in the name of Gareth Bennett, and amendment 4 in the...
Therefore, the first vote is on the Member debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv)—universal basic income. I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Jack Sargeant. Open the vote....
The next item on our agenda is the short debate, and the short debate will be presented by Rhun ap Iorwerth. I call on Rhun ap Iorwerth to introduce the topic that he has chosen. Rhun ap Iorwerth.
What steps is the Welsh Government considering to reduce the amount of school time lost as a result of COVID -19?
Will the Minister make a statement on the take-up of online GP appointments in North 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
