Tuesday, 16 March 2021
The Senedd met by video-conference at 13:29 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Good afternoon. Welcome to this Plenary session. Before we begin, I want to set out a few points. A meeting held by video-conference, in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Welsh...
So, the first item on our agenda this afternoon is questions to the First Minister, and the first question this afternoon is from Dai Lloyd.
1. Will the First Minister make a statement on the role of the Welsh Government in the potential development of a Swansea bay tidal lagoon? OQ56472
2. Will the First Minister make a statement on the status of inter-governmental relationships between the Welsh Government and UK Government? OQ56457
Questions now from the party leaders. Plaid Cymru leader, Adam Price.
3. What action is the Welsh Government taking to combat the rise in dog thefts in Wales? OQ56467
4. What assessment has the First Minister made of the proposed funding allocations to Wales resulting from the UK Government's shared prosperity fund? OQ56469
5. Will the First Minister make a statement on the effectiveness of NHS Wales's Test, Trace, Protect service? OQ56440
6. Will the First Minister make a statement on access to primary care services in Mid and West Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ56449
7. What steps has the Welsh Government taken to support the Pembrokeshire economy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ56435
8. What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve transport in south-east Wales? OQ56468
The next item is questions to the Counsel General and Minister for European Transition, in respect of his law officer responsibilities. And the first question is from Huw Irranca-Davies.
1. What discussions has the Counsel General had with other law officers regarding the constitutional implications of the UK Government's proposals for the shared prosperity fund? OQ56434
2. What advice has the Counsel General given to the Welsh Government regarding the legal powers available to strengthen the ability to protect livestock from dog attacks in Wales? OQ56443
3. What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to ministerial colleagues on assisting leaseholders who face financial liabilities in addressing defects in high-rise buildings in Wales? OQ56446
4. What action has the Counsel General taken to encourage an improved awareness of the rule of law amongst young adults in Wales? OQ56447
5. What discussions has the Counsel General had with law officers in the UK Government regarding the introduction of legal measures to tackle rural crime? OQ56448
So, our next item of business is the business statement and announcement, and I call on the Trefnydd to make that statement. Rebecca Evans.
The next item is a statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services, an update on COVID-19 vaccinations, and I call on the Minister for health to make that statement.
Item 5 on the agenda this afternoon is a statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services—an update on the work of the inter-ministerial group on paying for social care. I call on...
Item 6 on the agenda this afternoon is the statement by the Minister for Education on the twenty-first century schools and colleges programme, and I call on the Minister for Education, Kirsty...
We're going to go on to item 7, which is the Education Workforce Council (Interim Suspension Orders) (Additional Functions) (Wales) Order 2021. I call on the Minister for Education to move that...
Item 8 on our agenda is the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (Consequential Amendments and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021. I call on the Minister for Housing and Local...
Therefore, I call on the Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James.
Item 19 on our agenda is the Assessment of Accommodation Needs of Gypsies and Travellers (Extension of Review Period) (Wales) (Coronavirus) Order 2021, and I call on the Deputy Minister and the...
Item 20 on our agenda this afternoon is the Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2021. I call on the Minister for Housing and Local Government to...
Therefore, can I call on the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths?
Item 25 on the agenda is the Agricultural Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021—no, it's not, it's been withdrawn. I do apologise. I've just seen that now....
Item 26 is the legislative consent motion on the Domestic Abuse Bill. I call on the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip to move the motion. Jane Hutt.
Item 27 on our agenda is a legislative consent motion on the Financial Services Bill, and again I call on the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip to move the motion, Jane Hutt.
Before we move to the break for voting, I have a statement to make. I wish to inform the Senedd that, in accordance with Standing Order 26.75, the Welsh Elections (Coronavirus) Act 2021 was given...
We'll move now to voting time. The first vote this afternoon is on item 8, the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (Consequential Amendments and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations...
What are the Welsh Government’s priorities for town centre regeneration?
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
