Tuesday, 20 October 2020
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:29 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Welcome to this Plenary session. Before we begin, I want to note a few points. This meeting will be held in hybrid format, with some Members in the Senedd Chamber and others joining by...
The first item on our agenda is questions to the First Minister, and the first question is from Suzy Davies.
1. Will the First Minister make a statement on financial support for universities? OQ55755
2. Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's support for GP practices during the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ55721
Questions now from the party leaders. Plaid Cymru leader, Adam Price.
3. What action will be taken to prevent the UK internal market Bill from restricting the Welsh Government's efforts to transform the well-being of people in Wales? OQ55769
4. What assessment has the First Minister made of the increase in the number of people claiming universal credit? OQ55740
5. What discussions has the Welsh Government had with the UK Government regarding the extension and expansion of the job retention scheme for areas under local restrictions? OQ55770
6. Will the First Minister update the Senedd on Welsh Government housing support for children leaving care? OQ55749
7. What assessment has the First Minister made of the current support available to carers in Wales? OQ55766
8. How is the Welsh Government tackling anti-social behaviour in Alyn and Deeside? OQ55738
The next item is questions to the Counsel General and Minister for European Transition, in respect of his law officer responsibilities. The first question is from Helen Mary Jones.
1. What discussions has the Counsel General had with other law officers regarding the legal implications of the UK internal market Bill? OQ55726
2. What discussions has the Counsel General had with other law officers in the UK Government about making legislative changes in relation to rights of way in Wales? OQ55732
3. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the adequacy of the law to control second homes? OQ55731
4. Will the Counsel General make a statement on the Welsh Government's decision to intervene as a party in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council's efforts to challenge the administrative...
5. What discussions has the Counsel General had with other law officers regarding the full legislative devolution of justice to Wales? OQ55723
6. What legal representations has the Counsel General made on behalf of the Welsh Government in relation to the UK internal market Bill? OQ55722
7. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the effect on Welsh law of a 'no deal' outcome of the Brexit negotiations? OQ55727
The next item is the business statement and announcement, and I call on the Trefnydd to make that statement—Rebecca Evans.
Item 4 will be issued as a written statement.
We therefore move to item 5, which is a statement by the Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport on funding for buses, and I call the Deputy Minister, Lee Waters.
Item 6 will be issued as a written statement. We move to items 7 and 8, and, in accordance with Standing Order 12.24, unless a Member objects, the two motions under these items, the health...
I can see there are no objections, and I call the Minister for Health and Social Services, Vaughan Gething.
Item 9 is the Senedd Cymru (Disqualification) Order 2020, and I call on the First Minister to move the motion. Mark Drakeford.
Item 10 is the Smoke-free Premises and Vehicles (Wales) Regulations 2020. I call on the Minister for Mental Health, Well-Being and Welsh Language to move the motion—Eluned Morgan.
There's now a motion to suspend Standing Orders, and I call on the Minister for Finance and Trefnydd to move the motion—Rebecca Evans.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 3 in the name of Darren Millar, and amendments 4, 5 and 8 in the name of Siân Gwenllian. In accordance with Standing Order 12.23(iii),...
In accordance with Standing Order 12.23(iii) the amendment tabled to the motion has not been selected.
That brings us to voting time. And the first vote is on the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Functions of Local Authorities etc.) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020. I call for a...
Will the First Minister make a statement on suicide prevention 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
