Wednesday, 9 November 2022
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Okay, we are ready to begin. Good afternoon to you all. The first item on our agenda this afternoon is questions to the Minister for Social Justice, and the first question is from Natasha Asghar.
1. What discussions has the Minister had with the Deputy Minister for Climate Change regarding the future of the welcome ticket that provides free bus and rail travel for refugees? OQ58649
2. What support is the Welsh Government providing for off-grid homes that are in fuel poverty? OQ58675
Questions now from the party spokespeople. And this afternoon, these questions will all be answered by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership. The Conservative spokesperson first of...
3. How is the Welsh Government encouraging men and boys in Wales to make the White Ribbon promise? OQ58661
4. How does the Minister ensure that the fire service benefits the people of South Wales West? OQ58647
6. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to improve support for men experiencing domestic abuse? OQ58650
7. How does the equality impact assessment for the phase 2 expansion of early years childcare provision via the Flying Start programme compare to the assessment completed for phase 1? OQ58664
8. Will the Minister provide an update on recent discussions with the UK Government about modern slavery? OQ58666
9. What discussions has the Welsh Government had regarding the pay and conditions of Royal Mail workers in Wales? OQ58677
We move now to questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, and the first question is from Huw Irranca-Davies.
1. What discussions has the Counsel General had regarding the impact of the recent changes in the UK Government on the devolution settlement? OQ58678
3. What discussions has the Counsel General had with other law officers about the timetable for the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill? OQ58676
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, first of all. Mark Isherwood.
4. What discussions has the Counsel General had with other law officers regarding ensuring justice for the 97 victims of the Hillsborough disaster? OQ58662
5. What discussions has the Counsel General had with other law officers regarding the impact of the Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill on the devolution settlement? OQ58668
6. Will the Counsel General clarify what legal advice the Welsh Government has sought in relation to introducing a gender quota for the 2026 Welsh Parliament election? OQ58657
8. What discussions has the Counsel General had with other law officers in the UK about the impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill on the UK constitution? OQ58670
9. Will the Counsel General outline how the proposed statute law (repeals) (Wales) Bill will help improve the accessibility of Welsh law? OQ58656
10. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the legal implications for Wales of the UK Government's Data Protection and Digital Information Bill? OQ58655
11. How does the Counsel General ensure that individuals have equal opportunities within the justice system in Wales? OQ58639
Item 3 is next, questions to the Senedd Commission. First is Jack Sargeant.
1. How does the Commission encourage staff to make the White Ribbon promise? OQ58663
2. What essential criteria other than cost did the Commission use to select the new Senedd canteen contractor? OQ58658
3. Will the Commission provide an update on the provision of ICT for Members in the Chamber? OQ58669
4. What steps is the Commission taking to support staff members during the current cost-of-living crisis? OQ58645
Item 4 this afternoon is topical questions. We have one topical question, and I call on Russell George to ask that question.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on a potential strike by nurses? TQ674
Item 5, the 90-second statements. First of all, Mike Hedges.
Item 6 is next, a debate on the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee report, 'Raising the Bar: Securing the future of Hospitality, Tourism and Retail'. I call on the Chair of the...
Item 7 this afternoon is a debate on the Legislation, Justice and the Constitution Committee report, 'Annual Report 2021/22', and I call on the committee chair to move the motion. Huw Irranca-Davies.
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Darren Millar.
That brings us to voting time. Unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I will move immediately to voting. The first vote this evening is on item 8, and I call for a vote on the motion...
We now move to the short debate. I call on Heledd Fychan to speak to the topic that she has chosen—Heledd Fychan.
What action is the Minister taking to improve community cohesion in South Wales West?
What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of the Royal Mail dispute on its workers and services in Wales?
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
