Wednesday, 4 May 2022
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome 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 is questions to the Minister for Social Justice, and the first question is from Carolyn Thomas.
1. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to improve digital inclusion in rural communities? OQ57979
2. What initiatives does the Welsh Government have to help Ukrainian and Afghan refugees to integrate with Welsh communities? OQ57961
Questions now from party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Joel James.
3. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure equal rights for children with disabilities? OQ57955
4. Will the Minister outline how Wales is fulfilling its duties to those fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine? OQ57947
5. Will the Minister make a statement on the role of third sector organisations in achieving social justice in Wales? OQ57968
6. What assessment has the Minister made of the effect of inflation on people living on low incomes? OQ57954
7. What action is the Minister taking to promote awareness of the rights of older people? OQ57962
8. What discussions has the Welsh Government had with the UK Government regarding its Rwanda asylum-seeker policy? OQ57977
9. How is the Welsh Government using its super sponsor status to help people from Ukraine to seek safety in Wales? OQ57966
10. What discussions has the Minister had with the UK Government and other public bodies regarding the role of probation officers in ensuring community safety? OQ57965
The next item, therefore, is the questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, and the first question is from Jack Sargeant.
1. What representations has the Welsh Government made to the UK Government in respect of an international tribunal to prosecute Vladimir Putin’s war crimes in Ukraine? OQ57978
2. What consideration has the Counsel General given to introducing a level 7 solicitor apprenticeship, as exists in England, to help widen socioeconomic access to the legal profession? OQ57964
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Welsh Conservatives spokesperson, Mark Isherwood.
3. What conversations has the Counsel General had with UK Government counterparts about the ongoing fight for justice of the Hillsborough families? OQ57981
4. What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government regarding the rights of asylum seekers in Wales in the light of the UK Government’s plan to offshore asylum...
5. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the Minister for Finance and Local Government about developing an elections policy that will tackle the democratic deficit in some wards in...
6. Will the Counsel General provide an update on the status of the Welsh Government’s appeal to the UK Supreme Court on its legal challenge to the internal market Act? OQ57956
7. Will the Counsel General make a statement on the role of the constitutional commission in considering the size of the Senedd and the voting system used to elect Members of the Senedd? OQ57972
8. Will the Counsel General provide an update on Welsh Government discussions with the Ministry of Justice in respect of a new justice centre for Cardiff? OQ57958
Item 3 this afternoon is questions to the Senedd Commission. Question 2 first of all, from Jenny Rathbone, and this is to be answered by Janet Finch-Saunders.
2. What action is the Commission taking to reduce energy consumption in the Senedd estate’s buildings? OQ57959
1. What assessment has the Commission made of whether any of its contractors use fire-and-rehire practices? OQ57963
3. What action is the Commission taking to ensure that the Senedd estate is a migraine-friendly space? OQ57960
No topical questions have been received today.
So, we move on to item 5, the 90-second statements. Once again, we have one 90-second statement this week, and I call on Mabon ap Gwynfor.
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.
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Siân Gwenllian.
That brings us to voting time. The first vote is on the Welsh Conservatives' debate on local communities, and I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Darren Millar. Open the vote....
What steps is the Welsh Government taking to tackle anti-semitism?
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
