Wednesday, 16 November 2022
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Good afternoon. We are ready to open our meeting this afternoon. The first item on the agenda is questions to the Minister for Economy, and the first question is from Rhun ap Iorwerth.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the economic impact of closing the Menai bridge? OQ58714
2. How will the Welsh Government support the development of advanced technology in the defence sector in north Wales? OQ58704
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The questions today are to the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, with questions first of all from the Conservative spokesperson, Tom Giffard.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on Rolls-Royce's announcement regarding new nuclear power plant sites and how this relates to Cwmni Egino? OQ58711
4. What discussions has the Welsh Government held with the UK Government regarding the relevance of the shared prosperity fund to local authorities in Mid and West Wales? OQ58719
5. How does the Welsh Government act to secure the rights of workers who work in the night-time economy? OQ58716
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the Government’s strategy for improving labour market outcomes for women? OQ58707
7. What discussions is the Minister having with the Minister for Climate Change on promoting the economic benefits of offshore energy production in North Wales? OQ58717
8. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of its shared strategic vision for the retail sector? OQ58701
The next item, therefore, is the questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services, and the first question comes from Huw Irranca-Davies.
1. What recent assessment has the Minister made of the hospital to home service provided through the partnership between Bridgend County Care and Repair and the Princess of Wales Hospital? OQ58690
2. Will the Minister provide an update on ambulance waiting times in South Wales East? OQ58685
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Gareth Davies.
3. Will the Minister provide an update on the availability of faecal calprotectin tests in primary care settings in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area? OQ58689
6. How is the Welsh Government ensuring that people living in mid Wales have adequate access to NHS services? OQ58705
7. What steps is the Minister taking to improve public health in South Wales West? OQ58698
8. Will the Minister make a statement on the delivery of health services in the Hywel Dda University Health Board area? OQ58688
9. How is the Welsh Government working to protect children born with serious heart problems? OQ58694
10. Will the Minister provide an update on work being undertaken to improve the provision of maternity services in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area? OQ58687
Point of order, Joyce Watson.
We'll carry on with the questions, believe it or not, and we'll go to the topical questions. The first this afternoon is from Vikki Howells.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the recent news that Garth Bakery has gone into administration? TQ678
2. What is the Government doing to promote community cohesion following serious allegations made about Gwent Police? TQ683
The 90-second statements are next, and the first statement this afternoon is from Joyce Watson.
There is now a motion to elect Members to committees. I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motion formally. Siân Gwenllian.
The next motion is to elect a Member to the Petitions Committee. I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motion formally. Siân Gwenllian, once again.
Item 5 has been withdrawn.
Item 6 is next, and that's the debate on the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee Report, 'Digital connectivity—broadband'. I call on the Chair of the committee to move...
Item 7 is a debate on the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee report, 'Cost of living pressures'. I call on the Chair of the committee to move the motion. Paul Davies.
The next item is the first Welsh Conservatives debate, on Changing Places toilets, and I call on Mark Isherwood to move the motion.
Item 9, the second Welsh Conservative debate, on the Building Safety Act 2022. I call on Janet Finch-Saunders to move the motion.
The first vote is on the Welsh Conservatives debate on the Building Safety Act, and I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Darren Millar. Open the vote. Close the vote. The vote...
Our next and final item on today's agenda is the short debate, and I will invite Llyr Gruffydd to present the short debate on horse-racing.
What support does the Welsh Government provide to help people into public sector careers?
What assessment has the Welsh Government made of NHS staffing levels in North Wales?
What support is available for women in Arfon who experience maternity-related mental health problems?
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
