Wednesday, 24 February 2021
The Senedd met by video-conference at 12:45 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Welcome to this Plenary session. 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,...
So, today it is my pleasure to call the joint Senedd to order, for the second time in our history, as both meet together. I would like to extend a particularly warm welcome to the Members of the...
We now move to questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services. And the first question is from Jayne Bryant.
1. How is the Welsh Government supporting paramedics and the Welsh Ambulance Service? OQ56334
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the support available to people living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid the risk of loneliness and isolation? OQ56300
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Rhun ap Iorwerth.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on waiting times for orthopaedic treatment in north Wales? OQ56314
4. Will the Minister make a statement on how the vaccination programme is progressing in Alyn and Deeside? OQ56298
5. Will the Minister make a statement regarding the deployment of health visitors in Wales? OQ56331
6. What plans does the Minister have to roll out asymptomatic workplace testing in Wales? OQ56326
7. Will the Minister make a statement on the delivery of dental services in the Hywel Dda University Health Board area? OQ56306
8. Will the Minister provide an update on the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine for priority groups 6 to 9 in Wales as set out by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation? OQ56312
So, the next questions are questions to the Minister for Mental Health, Well-being and Welsh Language, and the first question is from Jack Sargeant.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's priorities for mental health support? OQ56299
2. What assessment has the Minister made of whether the demand for domestic camping and caravan sites with COVID-safe facilities in Wales can be met in spring/summer 2021? OQ56302
Questions now by the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, David Melding.
3. What action is the Welsh Government taking to support the mental health of the NHS and social care workforce during the pandemic? OQ56313
4. Will the Minister provide an update on progress towards achieving the objectives set out in Cymraeg 2050? OQ56311
5. What work is being done by the Welsh Government during the pandemic in partnership with local health boards, councils and charities to support those living with substance misuse? OQ56328
6. What action is the Welsh Government taking to try to prevent an increase in suicides as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ56336
7. What is the Welsh Government doing to address the mental health and well-being needs of public sector workers in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire? OQ56327
8. Will the Minister make a statement on support for tourism businesses in Ynys Môn? OQ56318
We now move to a topical question, which will be answered by the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs. The question is to be asked by Adam Price.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the support that is available to people following the recent floods that have affected communities across Wales? TQ541
The next item on the agenda is the 90-second statements. First up this week is Dawn Bowden.
Item 6 on our agenda is a debate on a Member's legislative proposal for a British Sign Language, BSL, Bill. And I'm pleased to say that this debate will be interpreted live into BSL for those...
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans.
The following amendment have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans.
That brings us to voting time. The first vote this evening is on the debate on a Member's legislative proposal, a British Sign Language Bill. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of...
We have two short debates this afternoon, and the first is to be introduced by David Melding.
We'll now move to item 11, which is the second short debate this afternoon, and I call on Llyr Gruffydd to speak on the topic he has chosen. Llyr.
Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government plans regarding a recovery strategy for NHS Wales following the coronavirus crisis?
Will the Welsh Government provide an update on guidance issued to care homes to enable safe visiting during the coronavirus pandemic?
Will the Minister make a statement on mental health care provision 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
