Wednesday, 18 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. Welcome, everyone, to this Plenary session. Before we begin, I want to set out a few points. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with some Members in the Senedd Chamber...
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change is the first item, and the first question comes from Cefin Campbell.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the management of water levels in Llyn Clywedog reservoir, Powys? OQ58059
2. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that new sources of cheap, clean energy for Wales are implemented as quickly as possible? OQ58049
Questions now from party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Natasha Asghar, first of all. These questions are to be answered by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change. Natasha Asghar.
3. How is the Welsh Government working with local authorities to tackle the climate and nature emergency? OQ58051
4. Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's tree-planting schemes? OQ58043
5. How is the Welsh Government developing a sustainable transport network in North Wales? OQ58037
6. Will the Minister provide an update on action to improve air quality in Clwyd West? OQ58045
7. What action is the Welsh Government taking to encourage new house building in the Monmouth constituency? OQ58063
8. Will the Minister make a statement on financial support for tidal energy projects in Wales? OQ58061
The next item, therefore, is questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, and the first question this afternoon is from Sioned Williams.
1. How is the Government supporting the work of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol? OQ58054
2. Will the Minister provide an update on the Government's plans to support children and young people with dyslexia in the Arfon constituency? OQ58053
Questions now from party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Laura Anne Jones.
3. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Economy regarding how the education system could address the skills gap? OQ58041
4. What engagement has the Minister had with Bridgend College on plans for campus development? OQ58034
5. How is the Welsh Government addressing shortages in the teaching profession? OQ58052
6. How is the Welsh Government monitoring the implementation of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018? OQ58056
7. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to encourage more young people to study STEM subjects? OQ58062
8. How is the Welsh Government supporting schools to identify and assess special educational needs in early years settings across Bridgend? OQ58055
The topical questions are next. The first question this afternoon is to be asked by James Evans and is to be answered by the Minister for Economy.
1. Will the Minister provide a statement on the purchase of Gilestone Farm in Talybont-on-Usk? TQ622
2. Will the Minister make a statement on Healthcare Inspectorate Wales's (HIW) decision that Ysbyty Glan Clwyd's emergency department has been identified as requiring significant improvement? TQ624
3. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of any implications for Wales of the recent announcement by the UK Foreign Secretary regarding the intention to legislate to change the terms of...
The next item is the 90-second statements, and the first comes from Vikki Howells.
The next item is the debate on the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee report, which is the report on the Welsh Government's marine policies, and I call on the Chair of the...
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Lesley Griffiths.
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 first vote is on the Plaid Cymru debate on women's health. I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Siân Gwenllian. If the proposal is not agreed, we will vote on the...
We'll move now to the short debate, and I call on Gareth Davies to speak on the topic he has chosen.
What discussions has the Minister had with schools in Rhondda regarding the health and wellbeing of young learners?
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
