Wednesday, 21 October 2020
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
A warm welcome to this Plenary session. Before we begin, I want to set out a few points. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with some Members in the Chamber and others joining by...
The first item on our agenda this afternoon is questions to the Minister for finance, and the first question is from Janet Finch-Saunders.
1. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales about the possibility of increasing the budget available in 2020-21 for spend on the economy in...
2. Will the Minister make a statement on support for businesses affected by Welsh Government regulations? OQ55763
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Rhun ap Iorwerth.
3. To what extent will the Minister ensure that the Welsh Government's budget can be adapted over the coming months to support county councils in Wales? OQ55761
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's proposed residential development at Cosmeston Farm in Penarth? OQ55747
5. Will the Minister make a statement on the number of higher rate houses appearing in the latest land transaction tax figures? OQ55756
6. What assessment has the Minister made of the level of local procurement by public bodies in South Wales West? OQ55752
7. Will the Minister make a statement on the financial support available for those affected by local coronavirus restrictions? OQ55719
8. What consideration has the Minister given to funding flood recovery in Wales when allocating the Welsh Government's budget? OQ55745
9. Will the Minister make a statement on how financial statements accompanying new Bills compare to the actual realised costs? OQ55760
The next item is questions to the Minister for Education and the first question is from Hefin David.
1. Will the Minister provide an update on the actions expected of schools to limit the risk of spreading COVID-19 infections? OQ55750
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the opening of outdoor education centres during the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ55739
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Siân Gwenllian.
3. What steps are being taken to ensure that schools are adhering to social distancing guidelines? OQ55742
4. Will the Minister confirm when the review into the awarding of examination results in summer 2020 will be published? OQ55757
5. Will the Minister outline the Welsh Government's immediate priorities for schools in Pembrokeshire? OQ55718
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the provision of education in South Wales Central? OQ55746
7. Will the Minister make a statement on the changes in the new guidance regarding full school years being sent home to self-isolate? OQ55758
8. How will the Welsh Goverment support digital education services this academic year? OQ55754
The next item is questions to the Senedd Commission, and the first question is to be answered by Commissioner Joyce Watson and to be asked by Helen Mary Jones.
1. How does the Commission support staff working from home during the coronavirus pandemic? OQ55729
2. Will the Commission make a statement on the Welsh Government's use of facilities in the Tŷ Hywel building? OQ55748
3. Will the Commision make a statement on preparations to ensure that next May's Senedd elections will go ahead as planned? OQ55764
4. What assessment has the Commission made of its policies to ensure that indirect racial discrimination of elected members and staff does not take place? OQ55734
5. Will the Commission make a statement on improving awareness of biodiversity on the Senedd estate? OQ55725
Item 4 is topical questions. None were accepted.
Item 5 is 90-second statements, and there were none selected. So we will now have a short break, to allow for change-over in the Chamber.
The next item on our agenda is a debate on a Member's legislative proposal on a Welsh hearts Bill. It is to be moved by Alun Davies.
The next item is the debate on the the petition 'Demand an EIA now on the dumping of radioactively contaminated mud in Welsh waters'. I call on the Chair of the Petitions Committee to move the...
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the name of Darren Millar. In accordance with Standing Order 12.23(iii), amendment 10 tabled to the motion...
That brings us to voting time, and the first vote this afternoon is on the debate on a Member's legislative proposal—Welsh hearts Bill. I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name...
We have one remaining item on our agenda, which is the short debate. Today I call on Joyce Watson to speak to the topic she has chosen. I therefore call Joyce Watson to introduce the short debate.
What assessment has the Minister made of co-operation between local authorities in providing Welsh-medium early years education, particularly in communities close to county boundaries?
What discussions is the Minister having with counterparts in the UK Government on the criteria that will be used to access the shared prosperity fund?
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
