Wednesday, 3 November 2021
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 Minister for Economy, and the first question is from John Griffiths.
1. What progress has the Welsh Government made in developing policies to create sustainable highly skilled, well-paid jobs in technology industries in south-east Wales? OQ57091
2. What is the Welsh Government doing to promote employment opportunities for young people in Mid and West Wales? OQ57096
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservatives spokesperson first—Tom Giffard. These questions are to be answered by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport. Tom Giffard.
3. What assessment has the Government made of the contribution of rail freight to the Welsh economy? OQ57116
4. What action is the Welsh Government taking to develop the economy of South Wales West? OQ57085
5. How is the Welsh Government supporting the economy of mid Wales to recover from the pandemic? OQ57089
6. What is the Government doing to support the green economy in South Wales East? OQ57088
7. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact the UK Government’s budget will have on its economic programme in Blaenau Gwent? OQ57118
8. What discussions has the Minister had with the construction industry about the future skills required for its workforce? OQ57095
The next item is questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services, and the first question is from Delyth Jewell.
1. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of COVID-19 rates in South Wales East? OQ57110
2. What measures will the Welsh Government take to improve the speed of hospital discharge for patients in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area? OQ57087
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservatives' spokesperson first of all—Gareth Davies.
Thank you, Llywydd. You'll be pleased to know that I'm ready this time. Following on from my colleague Delyth Jewell's question earlier—
4. How is the Welsh Government supporting people with autoimmune diseases? OQ57098
5. Will the Welsh Government provide an update on plans to ensure social care workers receive the real living wage? OQ57108
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the accessibility of NHS dentists in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire? OQ57114
7. What assessment has the Minister made of the availability of healthcare within South Wales East? OQ57099
8. Will the Minister make a statement on bowel cancer screening in Wales? OQ57097
The next item is a statement by the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language on the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Bill, and I call on the Minister to make the...
The next item is the topical question, and today's question is to be asked by Mabon ap Gwynfor, and to be answered by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change. Mabon ap Gwynfor.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's decision to cancel the Llanbedr bypass in Gwynedd? TQ576
I'd like to call Tom Giffard, who's going to make a 90-second statement on the International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School, including cyber bullying.
The next item is item 6, the debate on the petition P-05-912, 'Supporting Families with Sudden and Unexpected Death in Children and Young Adults'. I call on the Chair of the Petitions Committee...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Lesley Griffiths, and amendment 2 in the name of Siân Gwenllian. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected.
That brings us to voting time, and the first vote today is on the Welsh Conservatives' debate, a green recovery. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Darren Millar. Open the vote.
And the next item is the short debate. And if those leaving the Chamber could do so quietly, we will call Rhun ap Iorwerth to speak to the topic that he has chosen. Rhun ap Iorwerth.
What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact the recent UK Government budget will have on the Welsh economy?
Will the Minister provide an update on the vaccination of 12 to 15-year-olds against COVID-19?
How is the Welsh Government communicating the latest COVID-19 guidance to care homes?
Will the Minister provide an update on the roll-out of social prescribing 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
