Wednesday, 27 April 2022
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 meeting. 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 is questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government, and the first question is from Peter Fox.
1. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Economy about the impact of the Welsh Government’s draft Non-Domestic Rating (Amendment of Definition of Domestic Property)...
2. What consideration did the Minister give to supporting the introduction of community wealth-building strategies when allocating the budgets of local authorities in South Wales West? OQ57934
Questions now from party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Sam Rowlands.
3. What assessment has the Minister made of the number of uncontested seats in Welsh local government elections? OQ57910
4. What discussions has the Minister had with HM Treasury to ensure that the Welsh Government has the finance it needs to support the people of Islwyn through the cost-of-living crisis? OQ57922
5. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Economy regarding the provision of financial support for the tourism sector in North Wales? OQ57916
6. What is the Minister's assessment of the local government settlement provided to Wrexham County Borough Council for the current financial year? OQ57937
7. How does the Minister work with council leaders to ensure that decisions they take are in the public interest? OQ57908
8. Will the Minister make a statement on Isle of Anglesey County Council's budget? OQ57935
9. What assessment has the Minister made of the impact of the UK Government's apprenticeships levy on the finances of local authorities? OQ57928
The next item is questions to the Minister for rural affairs and north Wales, and the first question is from Carolyn Thomas.
1. What plans does the Welsh Government have to legally recognise animal sentience in the devolved policy-making process? OQ57929
2. What action is the Welsh Government taking to increase the amount of Welsh food that is processed in Wales? OQ57915
Questions now from party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Samuel Kurtz.
3. How is the Welsh Government co-operating with UK Government departments and agencies to protect animal welfare by preventing the illegal importation of dogs through Welsh ports? OQ57924
4. What assessment has the Government made of the impact on animal welfare of the inability of people on low incomes to pay for pet food and veterinary fees? OQ57920
6. How does the Minister work with the Minister for Economy to ensure north Wales benefits from equal economic outcomes to the rest of Wales? OQ57909
7. What assessment has the Minister made of the impact of the war in Ukraine on the agriculture sector in mid and west Wales? OQ57931
9. Will the Minister make a statement on the seafood industry in Ynys Môn? OQ57936
10. Will the Minister provide an update on Welsh Government priorities for the food and drink sector in Wales? OQ57932
The topical questions are next. I've agreed to one question, to be answered by the Deputy Minister for Social Services, and to be asked by Gareth Davies.
Diolch, Llywydd. And I thank you for accepting this important topical question this afternoon.
Item 4 is next—the 90-second statements. This week, there is just one statement, and I call on Delyth Jewell.
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Lesley Griffiths.
The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1, 2 and 3 in the name of Darren Millar.
We now move on to the voting on today's debates, and the first vote will be on the Welsh Conservatives debate on tourism. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Darren Millar. If...
We move now to today's short debate, and I call on Peredur Owen Griffiths to speak to the topic that he has chosen.
What steps will the Minister take to ensure fairness in council funding?
Will the Minister make a statement on the progress being made towards recognising animal sentience in Welsh law?
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
