Wednesday, 27 January 2021
The Senedd met by video-conference at 13:29 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Welcome to this Plenary meeting. Before we begin, I want to set out a few points. A Plenary meeting held by video-conference, in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Welsh Parliament,...
The first item is questions to the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, and the first question is from Caroline Jones.
1. What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve the economy of South Wales West in light of the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ56189
2. Will the Minister provide an update on support for businesses in Caerphilly affected by the coronavirus pandemic? OQ56176
Questions now from party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson first this week, Russell George.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on the impact of Brexit on the economy of North Wales? OQ56190
4. Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government investment to support economic development in the Heads of the Valleys? OQ56186
5. Will the Minister provide an update on the WelTAG process that is examining increased frequency on the Maesteg-Bridgend rail route? OQ56169
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the effect of coronavirus on the economy in South Wales Central? OQ56184
7. Will the Minister make a statement on financial support for businesses closed in January 2021 due to COVID-19 regulations? OQ56188
8. Will the Minister make a statement on road improvement schemes in mid Wales? OQ56172
The next item is questions to the Counsel General and Minister for European transition, and the first question is from Helen Mary Jones.
1. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the impact that the trade agreement between the UK and EU will have on the future of the Welsh steel industry, particularly the Trostre works in...
2. What discussions has the Welsh Government held with the UK Government about workers' rights since the end of the transition period? OQ56180
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Dai Lloyd.
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4. What analysis has the Counsel General made of the restrictions the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 places on the Senedd's ability to legislate now that the transition period has come...
5. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the Minister for the Economy, Transport and North Wales regarding the impact of the expansion of direct shipping routes from Ireland to the EU...
6. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the impact of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020? OQ56178
7. Will the Counsel General provide an update on the progress of the UK common frameworks? OQ56171
That brings us to the topical questions. The first question this afternoon is to be answered by the First Minister and asked by Dai Lloyd.
1. Will the First Minister make a statement on the number of COVID-19 cases at the DVLA in Swansea? TQ533
2. What action is the Welsh Government taking to support residents who were evacuated from their homes in Skewen following flooding caused by water emanating from old mine workings? TQ534
Thank you very much, Minister. Item 4 on our agenda this afternoon is the 90-second statement. I call on David Melding.
Item 5 on our agenda is the appointment of an acting Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, and I call on the Chair of the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee to move that...
Item 6 on our agenda is the Member debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) on care and support for stroke survivors, and I call on Dai Lloyd to move the motion.
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans. In accordance with Standing Order 12.23(iii), amendment 2 tabled to the motion was not selected.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Darren Millar, and amendment 2 in the name of Rebecca Evans. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected.
That brings us to voting time. The first vote is on the motion to nominate an acting Public Services Ombudsman for Wales. I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of John Griffiths....
But we will now move to the short debate, and I call on Laura Anne Jones to speak to the topic that she has chosen.
How is the Welsh Government working with the UK Government to improve the strength and quality of broadband access to homes in Wales where people are working or learning?
Will the Minister provide an update on Welsh Government efforts to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What assessment has the Counsel General made of the impact of leaving the EU on Welsh ports?
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
