Wednesday, 10 November 2021
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Good afternoon and 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...
The first item this afternoon is questions to the Minister for Climate Change, and the first question is from Janet Finch-Saunders.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on carbon reduction measures in Wales? OQ57136
3. What is the Welsh Government doing to develop green infrastructure across Pembrokeshire? OQ57134
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson first—Natasha Asghar.
4. What plans does the Welsh Government have for sustainable energy efficiency in Wales? OQ57133
5. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the potential impact of devolving control over the Crown Estate in Wales on renewable energy? OQ57138
6. Will the Minister make a statement about the future of public transport in South Wales East? OQ57152
7. Will the Minister make a statement on the current regulatory framework for planting trees for carbon offsetting purposes? OQ57149
8. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's plans to develop the transport system in South Wales West? OQ57145
The next item is questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, and the first question is from Jayne Bryant.
1. What is the Welsh Government doing to improve the teaching of black, Asian and minority ethnic histories and experiences in the curriculum? OQ57154
2. How are the Minister's education policies contributing to the Welsh Government's net-zero target? OQ57157
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Laura Jones.
3. How will the twenty-first century schools programme benefit pupils in the Vale of Clwyd? OQ57141
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the future of Welsh-medium education in South Wales East? OQ57151
5. Will the Minister make a statement on safeguarding Welsh language communities? OQ57143
6. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Economy about promoting the educational benefits of apprenticeships in North Wales? OQ57147
7. Will the Minister make a statement on GCSE and A-level qualifications next year? OQ57161
8. Will the Minister provide an update on the twenty-first century schools programme? OQ57137
The next item would've been topical questions, but none have been accepted today.
Item 4 is the 90-second statements. The first of those is from Peredur Owen Griffiths.
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1 and 3 in the name of Siân Gwenllian, and amendment 3 in the name of Lesley Griffiths.
The next item is the Plaid Cymru debate on fisheries and aquaculture.
We'll be voting on the motion by the Conservative Party on spiking. I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Darren Millar. If the proposal is not agreed, we will vote on the...
We now move to the short debate, and I call on Janet Finch-Saunders to speak to the topic that she has chosen.
How is the Welsh Government working with partners to create new natural spaces?
Will the Minister make a statement on the terms and conditions for supply teachers working in Wales?
How is the Welsh Government supporting local authorities to improve public transport in rural areas?
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
