Tuesday, 24 November 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 set out 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 this afternoon is questions to the First Minister, and the first question is from John Griffiths.
1. What is the Welsh Government’s latest analysis of COVID-19 incidence in Newport East? OQ55943
2. Will the First Minister produce a road map for the return of amateur team sports in Wales? OQ55907
Questions now from the party leaders. The Plaid Cymru leader, Adam Price.
3. Will the First Minister make a statement on the impact of COVID-19 on the economy in Pontypridd and Taff-Ely? OQ55944
4. Will the First Minister provide an update on the COVID-19 mass testing pilot in Merthyr Tydfil county borough? OQ55945
5. Will the First Minister provide an update on what the Welsh Government is doing to tackle vaccine misinformation? OQ55947
6. Will the First Minister make a statement on the estimated number of rough sleepers in Wales? OQ55919
7. What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that it can create jobs and training opportunities for people of all ages in Ogmore in the context of an economic downturn? OQ55900
8. Will the First Minister make a statement on dental services in Arfon? OQ55946
The next item is questions to the Counsel General on his law officer responsibilities. The first question is from Helen Mary Jones.
1. Will the Counsel General provide an update on correspondence between the Welsh Government and the UK Government regarding the case of the Women Against State Pension Injustice campaign for...
2. What assessment has the Counsel General made of clause 49 of the UK Internal Market Bill? OQ55917
3. What discussions has the Counsel General had with other law officers regarding the legal implications of a 'no deal' Brexit? OQ55903
4. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the legislation underpinning road adoption within new housing developments in Wales? OQ55915
5. Pa drafodaethau y mae'r Cwnsler Cyffredinol wedi'u cael gyda swyddogion eraill y gyfraith yn y Deyrnas Unedig ynghylch cefnogi pysgodfeydd Cymru ar ôl i'r cyfnod pontio'r UE ddod i ben?...
6. What discussions has the Counsel General had with other law officers in the United Kingdom with regard to the provision of support for the red meat sector after the end of the EU transition...
The next item is the business statement and announcement. I call on the Trefnydd to make the statement—Rebecca Evans.
So, we reconvene on item 4 on the agenda, which is a statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: update on special measures arrangements at Besti Cadwaladr University Health Board....
Item 5 on the agenda is the statement by the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales on taxi and private hire vehicle reform. I call on the Minister for Economy, Transport and North...
Item 6 on the agenda has been postponed until 8 December.
Item 7 is the Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel and Restrictions) (Amendment) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2020. It's really exciting. I call on the Minister for Health and...
So, we reconvene on item 8, which is the Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator (Wales) Regulations 2020, and I call on the Minister for Education to move the motion. Kirsty Williams.
Item 9 on our agenda is a debate, and it's the Welsh Government's annual report for 'Cymraeg 2050' for 2019-20, and the Welsh Language Commissioner's annual report of 2019-20. I call on the...
The next item is the Legislation (Wales) Act 2019 (Amendment of Schedule 1) Regulations 2020. I call on the Counsel General to move the motion—Jeremy Miles.
That brings us to voting time, but there are no votes to be taken this afternoon, and so I bring today's proceedings to a close. Good afternoon to you.
Will the First Minister make a statement on support for renewable energy projects 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
