Wednesday, 30 June 2021
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 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 on our agenda is questions to the Minister for Social Justice, and the first question is from Tom Giffard.
1. Will the Minister provide an update on plans for a universal basic income for Wales? OQ56695
2. How does the Welsh Government intend to promote equality within the Welsh public sector workforce? OQ56675
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Mark Isherwood.
3. Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government’s support for veterans in Wales? OQ56685
4. Will the Minister make a statement on child poverty rates in South Wales East? OQ56701
5. What discussions has the Welsh Government had with the UK Government regarding prisons and the probation service since the election? OQ56680
6. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to promote cohesion between Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and the residents of the Vale of Clwyd? OQ56698
7. What progress has the Welsh Government made regarding plans for a community bank of Wales? OQ56668
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution are next, and the first question is from Jack Sargeant.
1. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the legal sector on ways in which social justice could be promoted through legislation? OQ56672
2. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the Minister for Finance and Local Government on the effectiveness of the Welsh Government's expenditure on justice? OQ56703
I now call on party spokespeople to question the Minister. Conservative spokesperson, Darren Millar.
3. Will the Counsel General make a statement on the Welsh Government's legal assessment of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2021? OQ56679
4. Will the Counsel General make a statement on proposals for a standing commission to consider the constitutional future of Wales? OQ56688
5. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the legal sector regarding the impact of legislation and guidance on phosphate levels in riverine special areas of conservation? OQ56692
Well, Dirprwy Lywydd, I did have a fourth question after all.
7. What representations has the Counsel General made to the UK Government regarding plans to require photo identification cards in order to vote? OQ56691
8. What representations has the Counsel General made on behalf of the Welsh Government regarding the appropriateness of current legislation relating to home-to-school transport? OQ56697
Item 3, questions to the Senedd Commission. All questions are to be answered by the Llywydd. Question 1, Rhys ab Owen.
1. Will the Commission make a statement on efforts to protect the Senedd to ensure that Members and staff are safe? OQ56682
2. Will the Commission make a statement on the introduction of job-sharing arrangements for Members of the Senedd? OQ56696
3. Will the Commission make a statement on the payment of the real living wage to Senedd employees and contractors? OQ56689
4. What is the Commission doing to support the white ribbon campaign? OQ56673
5. Will the Commission make a statement on its ICT policy for the sixth Senedd? OQ56681
6. Will the Commission confirm its meeting arrangements for the forthcoming term? OQ56705
7. What steps is the Commission taking to increase biodiversity on the Senedd estate? OQ56690
8. What steps are being taken to build on the votes at 16 campaign to ensure that more young people have the opportunity to engage with the Senedd's work? OQ56707
The next item is topical questions, and the first is from Mabon ap Gwynfor.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's eviction policy? TQ557
2. In light of comments made by the Minister at a coronavirus press briefing on Monday, what steps is the Welsh Government taking to support schools, colleges and universities across Wales with...
Item 5 on the agenda are the 90-second statements. Vikki Howells.
The next item is a motion to elect Members to the Finance Committee. I call on a Member of the Business Committee to formally move. Siân Gwenllian.
Item 6 on our agenda is a debate on a Member's legislative proposal: a Bill on a rights-based approach to services for older people. I call on Gareth Davies to move the motion.
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1 and 2 in the name of Darren Millar.
That brings us to voting time, and the first vote is on the debate on a Member's legislative proposal on a Bill on a rights-based approach to services for older people. I call for a vote on the...
We will, therefore, move on to the short debate, and I call on James Evans to speak to the topic that he has chosen—James Evans.
What legal advice has the Counsel General given to the Welsh Government regarding progressing the devolution of broadcasting to Wales?
What plans does the Welsh Government have to pursue the devolution of the administration of welfare?
What support is the Welsh Government providing to veterans in North 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
