Wednesday, 24 November 2021
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:29 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Good afternoon. I'd like to welcome you all 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...
The first item this afternoon is questions to the Minister for Social Justice, and the first question is from Jenny Rathbone.
1. What is the Welsh Government doing to tackle lifelong inequalities? OQ57234
2. Will the Minister make a statement on improving community safety? OQ57222
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson first, Joel James.
3. What plans does the Welsh Government have to introduce the real living wage across Wales? OQ57240
4. What action is the Welsh Government taking to make Wales a nation of sanctuary for refugees and asylum seekers? OQ57217
5. What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve financial inclusion in south-east Wales? OQ57225
6. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to encourage public bodies to consider the principles of social justice when discharging their duties? OQ57231
7. How is the Welsh Government is tackling poverty in Mid and West Wales? OQ57238
8. What measures is the Welsh Government taking to mitigate child poverty? OQ57218
The next item is questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, and the first question is from Jack Sargeant.
1. What advice has the Counsel General given to the Welsh Government regarding its powers to introduce a universal basic income? OQ57245
2. Will the Counsel General make a statement on access to public law advice in Wales? OQ57230
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Mark Isherwood.
3. What steps will the Welsh Government take to encourage participation in elections in Wales? OQ57249
4. Will the Counsel General make a statement on support provided to families by the justice system in Wales? OQ57227
5. What legal advice has the Counsel General given to the Welsh Government regarding responsibility for flood damage? OQ57252
6. What legal advice has the Counsel General given to the Welsh Government regarding the ban on combustible cladding materials implemented by the Building (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2019? OQ57232
7. What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government regarding the implications of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill for civil liberties in Wales? OQ57247
8. Will the Counsel General provide an update on the Welsh Government's policy regarding extending the franchise to prisoners? OQ57235
The next item is questions to the Senedd Commission. The questions will be answered by the Llywydd. Question 1—John Griffiths.
1. Beth yw polisi'r Comisiwn ar ddefnyddio ystâd y Senedd ar gyfer digwyddiadau allanol? OQ57241
2. What does the Commission do with IT equipment that is no longer fit for purpose? OQ57236
No topical questions were accepted today.
Therefore, we'll move on to the next item, which is the 90-second statements. First of all, Luke Fletcher.
Welcome back. We'll move on to the debate on a Member's legislative proposal—a cladding safety Bill. And I call on Rhys ab Owen to move the motion.
The next item is item 7, the Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee and the Equality and Social Justice Committee debate on the well-being of future generations Act 2015: scrutiny of...
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Lesley Griffiths.
That brings us to voting time, and the first votes are on the Welsh Conservatives debate on the regulation of animal welfare and rehoming centres. I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the...
We will, therefore, now move on to the short debate. Today's short debate is to be presented by Jayne Bryant. We will move immediately to that short debate and Jayne Bryant.
What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government on coal tip safety regulations?
What action is the Welsh Government taking in relation to women’s safety?
What discussions has the Minister had with Royal Mail regarding the impact of COVID-19 on its services?
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
