Wednesday, 23 March 2022
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Deputy Presiding Officer (David Rees) 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 Chamber and others...
First this afternoon we have questions to the Minister for Economy, and the first question is from Joyce Watson.
1. What is the Welsh Government doing to help improve employment opportunities for disabled people? OQ57834
2. What discussions has the Minister had with Cardiff capital region regarding its purchase of Aberthaw power station? OQ57832
I now call on the party spokespeople to question the Minister. First of all, the Welsh Conservatives' spokesperson, Paul Davies.
3. How is the Welsh Government supporting economic development in the Mersey Dee area? OQ57825
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's plan for employability and skills? OQ57817
5. What action is the Welsh Government taking to support the tourism sector? OQ57830
6. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding encouraging businesses to prioritise health and well-being in the workplace? OQ57836
7. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the effects of COVID on town-centre businesses in South Wales West? OQ57835
8. What priority does the Welsh Government give to improving people's quality of life when developing economic initiatives? OQ57837
9. How is the Welsh Government supporting the recovery of town centre businesses in Carmarthenshire? OQ57828
10. What discussions has the Minister had with partners to ensure that Wales does not lose out economically due to the levelling-up fund? OQ57823
I now call on Luke Fletcher to ask his topical question to the Minister for Economy before we move on to item 2.
What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact the High Court decision relating to Baglan energy park will have on businesses? TQ611
Item 2, questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services. The first question is to be answered by the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Well-being and is to be asked by Andrew R.T. Davies.
1. What is the Welsh Government doing to tackle mental health waiting lists in Wales? OQ57840
2. Will the Minister make a statement on accident and emergency waiting times in Carmarthen East and Dinefwr? OQ57827
I now call on the party spokespeople. First of all, Russell George.
3. How is the Welsh Government supporting cancer patients to receive the correct treatment? OQ57818
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I note Russell George's question just now. Minister, you'll be familiar with the case of my constituent, Maria Wallpott—
6. Will the Minister provide an update on the north Denbighshire community hospital? OQ57839
7. What is the Welsh Government doing to help residents in Alyn and Deeside access an NHS dentist? OQ57849
9. What action is the Welsh Government taking to support unpaid carers in north Wales? OQ57831
We move on now to the second topical question this afternoon, and I call on Mark Isherwood to ask the question.
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the progress being made to accommodate Ukrainian refugees in Wales? TQ610
The next item this afternoon is the 90-second statements and, first of all, we have Janet Finch-Saunders.
Right. We'll move on now to the Member debate under Standing Order 11.21, on religious buildings, and I call on Mike Hedges.
The next item is the debate on the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee report: 'A new direction for HGV Drivers'. I call on the Chair of the committee to move the motion—Paul Davies.
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.
We have now arrived at the voting time, and we'll now take a vote on the Conservative motion on food security. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Darren Millar. If the proposal...
I now move to today's short debate, and I call on Heledd Fychan to speak on the topic she has chosen.
Will the Minister make a statement on the future of degree apprenticeships?
What support is the Welsh Government providing for access to dentists post pandemic?
Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government plans to improve care services in North Wales?
What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the number of excess deaths at the beginning of the pandemic amongst people living with dementia?
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
