Wednesday, 11 January 2023
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Good afternoon. Welcome to this Senedd Plenary meeting. The first item this afternoon is questions to the Minister for Climate Change, and the first question is from Huw Irranca-Davies.
1. What steps is the Minister taking to improve biodiversity in the rivers of Wales? OQ58924
2. Will the Minister provide an update on improvements to the Cambrian railway line? OQ58902
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson first of all, Natasha Asghar.
3. What assessment has the Government made of the effectiveness of Rent Smart Wales in increasing standards within the rental sector? OQ58918
4. What assessment has the Minister made of the impact of climate change in Clwyd West? OQ58920
5. What plans does the Government have to improve the energy efficiency of the housing stock in Arfon? OQ58899
6. Will the Minister provide an update on the work to reopen the Menai bridge? OQ58910
7. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to facilitate local renewable energy projects in Mid and West Wales? OQ58915
8. What discussions has the Minister held with other governments in order to share good practice in relation to supporting renewable energy? OQ58921
9. Will the Minister make a statement on phosphate levels in Welsh rivers? OQ58928
The next item, therefore, is the questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, and the first question is from Natasha Asghar.
1. What action will the Minister take to improve the educational outcomes of school pupils in 2023? OQ58911
2. How does the Welsh Government support the provision of Welsh-medium education and childcare across Bridgend? OQ58909
Questions now from party spokespeople. Conservative spokesman first, Samuel Kurtz.
3. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to support the Welsh language in rural schools and communities? OQ58914
4. How will the Welsh Government increase the take-up of STEM subjects amongst students in South Wales West? OQ58908
5. How is the Minister working with the Minister for Economy to ensure the skills that industry needs are taught in the Welsh education system? OQ58905
Diolch yn fawr, Llywydd.
7. How is the Minister working with the Minister for Climate Change to increase active travel to schools and colleges? OQ58925
The next item is the topical questions, and the first question is from Jack Sargeant.
1. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact UK Government plans to limit the right to strike will have on workers in Wales? TQ704
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the future of Cardiff Airport in light of Wizz Air's announcement that it is ceasing operations in and out of Wales? TQ705
The next item on our agenda is Gareth Bale. I'm sure that Gareth Bale is blissfully unaware that he's about to be the subject of not one but three 90-second statements. And I doubt that in my...
Item 5 is a motion under Standing Order 10.5 to appoint the chair of the Wales Audit Office board. I call on the Chair of the Finance Commiteee to move the motion—Peredur Owen Griffiths.
Item 6 is next, debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Community Assets'. I call on the Chair of the committee to move the motion—John Griffiths.
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Lesley Griffiths.
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Lesley Griffiths.
We will move to our first vote, on item 7, the Welsh Conservative debate on liver disease. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Darren Millar. Open the vote. Close the vote. In...
We will now move to the short debate. This afternoon's short debate will be presented by Peter Fox, and he will make a start once Members have left the Chamber quietly—please do so quietly...
What is the Welsh Government's strategy for reducing Wales's carbon emissions from food?
Will the Minister make a statement on the provision of education in Montgomeryshire?
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
