Tuesday, 10 November 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. Before we begin, I want to set out a few points. This meeting will be held in hybrid format, with some Members in the Senedd Chamber and others joining by...
With those few words, the first item on our agenda is questions to the First Minister, and the first question is from Delyth Jewell.
1. Will the First Minister make a statement about the importance of increasing public understanding of politics in Wales? OQ55848
2. Will the First Minister provide an update on the easing of coronavirus restrictions in Caerphilly? OQ55845
Questions now from the party leaders. Plaid Cymru leader, Adam Price.
3. Will the First Minister make a statement on non-COVID-19 related treatment in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board? OQ55816
4. What powers does the Welsh Government have to control the use of fireworks? OQ55813
5. What discussions has the Welsh Government had with UK Ministers regarding the future implementation of the proposed shared prosperity fund? OQ55821
6. What discussions has the First Minister had with the UK Treasury regarding VAT on personal protective equipment? OQ55832
7. Will the First Minister make a statement on the most recent COVID-19 infection data in the Merthyr Tydfil local authority area? OQ55843
8. How is the Welsh Government supporting schools throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ55846
The next item is the business statement and announcement. I call on the Trefnydd, Rebecca Evans.
Item 3 on the agenda this afternoon is a statement by the Minister for Education on the approach to qualifications in 2021, and I call on the Minister, Kirsty Williams.
Item 4 on the agenda this afternoon is the Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space Moratorium and Mental Health Crisis Moratorium) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 and I call on the Deputy...
Welcome back, and that brings us to the Stage 3 proceedings on the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Bill.
The first group of amendments relates to local government elections. The lead amendment is amendment 84, and I call on Mark Isherwood to move and speak to the lead amendment and the other...
Our next group is group 2, and it relates to the voting system for local government elections. The lead amendment in the group is amendment 152, and I call on Delyth Jewell to move the lead...
The next group of amendments relates to Welsh language standards. The lead amendment in the group is amendment 158 and I call on Delyth Jewell to move the amendment and to speak to other...
The next group of amendments relates to the general power of competence. The lead amendment in the group is amendment 107, and I call on Mark Isherwood to speak to the lead amendment and the...
We'll move on to our next group of amendments on public participation. The lead amendment in the group is amendment 111. I call on Mark Isherwood to move and speak to the lead amendment and the...
The next group of amendments is group 6, which relates to local authority meetings. Amendment 6 is the lead amendment and I call on the Minister to speak to the lead amendment and the other...
Group 7 is our next group of amendments, and it relates to local authority officers and members. The lead amendment is 119, and I call on Mark Isherwood to move that amendment and to speak to the...
That brings us to group 8 and the amendments relate to equality and diversity and job sharing. Amendment 161 is the lead amendment in the group. I call on Delyth Jewell to move the lead amendment...
Group 9 is the next group of amendments. The amendments relate to corporate joint committees when no request has been made. Amendment 164 is the lead amendment, and I call on Delyth Jewell to...
The next group of amendments relates to corporate joint committees—other requirements. Amendment 19 is the lead amendment, and I call on the Minister to move the amendment and to talk to...
The next group of amendments is group 11 and the group relates to the performance and governance of principal councils—136 is the lead amendment and I call on Mark Isherwood to move the...
The next group is group 12, and the amendments relate to restructuring local authorities. Amendment 138 is the lead amendment, and I call on Mark Isherwood to move the amendment and to speak to...
Group 13 is the next group of amendments, and they relate to Part 9 and are miscellaneous. Amendment 45 is the lead amendment, and I call on the Minister to move that amendment. Minister.
Group 14 is our next group of amendments and it relates to fire and rescue authorities. Amendment 142 is the lead amendment, and I call on Mark Isherwood to move that amendment and speak to other...
Group 15 is the final group of amendments, and it relates to compensation for principal councils. I call on Mark Isherwood to move amendment 143, which is the lead amendment in this group. Mark...
Will the First Minister make a statement on hate crime in South Wales Central?
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
