Wednesday, 11 November 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 Senedd Chamber and others joining...
The first item on our agenda this afternoon is questions to the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, and the first question is from Mark Isherwood.
1. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses in north Wales? OQ55812
2. Will the Minister make a statement on support for businesses in South Wales Central in light of the coronavirus pandemic? OQ55825
Questions now from party spokespeople. Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Helen Mary Jones.
3. Will the Minister provide an update on road improvement schemes in Montgomeryshire? OQ55811
4. Will the Minister make a statement on rail infrastructure in north Wales? OQ55838
5. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having upon businesses in South Wales West? OQ55827
6. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of lockdown on the north Wales economy? OQ55819
7. Will the Minister make a statement on support for hospitality businesses post firebreak? OQ55818
8. What support is available for businesses in Caerphilly affected by the firebreak lockdown and the local restrictions in place beforehand? OQ55824
The next item is questions to the Counsel General and Minister for European Transition in respect of his European transition responsibilities. The first question is from Joyce Watson.
1. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the UK Government regarding the UK's trade policy as it relates to Wales? OQ55823
2. What contingency planning is the Welsh Government undertaking in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal being agreed? OQ55841
Questions now from the party spokespeople, and the Conservatives' spokesperson, Darren Millar.
3. What steps is the Counsel General taking to ensure that farmers are central to any future international trade agreements? OQ55817
4. What arrangements are in place to support Welsh farmers through the European transition process? OQ55828
5. What is the Welsh Government's latest assessment of the chances of a trade deal with the EU? OQ55820
6. Will the Counsel General outline the remit of the trade policy advisory group announced in his written statement of 3 November 2020? OQ55839
7. What progress has been made in identifying the details of the shared prosperity fund? OQ55831
9. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the impact that decisions made at the Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) have on the people of Wales? OQ55829
The next item is the statement by the First Minister on delivering the international strategy, and I call on the First Minister to make his statement. Mark Drakeford.
The next item is the topical question, which is to be answered by the Minister for Health and Social Services, and is to be asked by Andrew R.T. Davies.
1. In light of the statement on a COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer, what discussions has the Welsh Government had with the UK Government regarding a roll-out strategy across Wales? TQ503
The next item is the 90-second statements, and the first statement is from Gareth Bennett.
We move on with our agenda this afternoon to a motion to elect Members to committees, and in accordance with Standing Order 17.3, I propose that the motions to elect Members to committees are...
Item 6 on the agenda this afternoon is a motion to approve the Senedd Commission's budget 2021-22. I call on Suzy Davies to move the motion. Suzy.
Item 7 is a debate on the petition P-05-1060, 'Allow supermarkets to sell "non-essential" items during movement restrictions'. And I call on the Chair of the committee to move the...
Item 8 on the agenda this afternoon is a debate on the Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee's report on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the creative industries. I call on...
Item 9 on our agenda this afternoon is a debate on the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee report, 'Procurement in the Foundational Economy', and I call on the Chair of the committee to...
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 2 in the name of Siân Gwenllian. In accordance with Standing Order 12.23(iii), amendment 1 tabled to the motion has not been selected.
Okay, so we're ready to vote now. The first vote this evening will be on a motion to approve the Senedd Commission's budget of 2021. So, I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of...
We now turn to the short debate, and I call on Caroline Jones to speak to the topic that she has chosen. Caroline Jones.
Will the Welsh Government provide an update on improvements being made to the rail network in Islwyn?
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
