Wednesday, 8 March 2023
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Good afternoon, and welcome, all, to this Plenary meeting. The first item on our agenda this afternoon is questions to the Minister for Economy, and the first question is to be answered by the...
1. How is the Minister working with the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport and Chief Whip to promote the growing tv and film industry in Wales? OQ59221
2. What action is the Welsh Government taking to encourage more young people to start their own businesses? OQ59203
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Natasha Asghar.
3. Will the Minister provide an update on the future use of Gilestone Farm by the Welsh Government? OQ59204
4. Will the Minister provide an update on unemployment figures in Clwyd South? OQ59225
5. What is the Welsh Government doing to support high-street businesses in south-east Wales? OQ59198
6. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Climate Change regarding the impact that default 20 mph speed limits will have on the Welsh economy? OQ59212
7. How is the Welsh Government supporting the local economy in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire? OQ59222
8. What plans does the Minister have to reform Visit Wales? OQ59197
9. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to increase apprenticeship opportunities? OQ59224
10. What is the Welsh Government doing to help attract tourists to Mid and West Wales? OQ59226
The next item, therefore, is the questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services, and the first question is from Russell George.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the recent decision of Wales Air Ambulance to maintain services in mid Wales for the next three years? OQ59209
2. Will the Minister provide an update on Welsh Government proposals for Flying Start? OQ59206
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Gareth Davies, to question the Deputy Minister. Gareth Davies.
3. Will the Minister outline the steps being taken to improve access to diagnostics in the Swansea Bay University Health Board area? OQ59201
4. What support is available for people in Wales with osteoporosis? OQ59195
5. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the health challenges presented by gambling addiction in Islwyn? OQ59228
6. Will the Minister provide an update on the number of GPs in Wales? OQ59223
7. Will the Minister make a statement on access to dentists in north Wales? OQ59211
8. How is the Welsh Government supporting women with endometriosis in Mid and West Wales? OQ59227
Before I call today's topical questions, I'm sure that our thoughts are with the families of the three young people killed in St Mellons over the weekend. One of them, Rafel, I remember watching...
1. Has the Welsh Government had any discussions with Gwent Police and South Wales Police following the fatal crash in St Mellons? TQ740
The next item will be the 90-second statement, and the first is from Natasha Asghar.
We'll move now to item 5, Member debate under Standing Order 11.21, biometric data in schools. And I call on Sarah Murphy to move the motion.
Item 6 today is a debate on the Petitions Committee report, 'The Final Bend? P-06-1253 Ban greyhound racing in Wales'. I call on the Chair of the committee to move the motion. Jack Sargeant.
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Siân Gwenllian.
And that brings us to voting time. The first vote this afternoon, unless, of course, Members wish for the bell to be rung, on item 5, Member debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) on biometric...
The next item is the short debate. This afternoon's short debate is to be presented by Llyr Gruffydd, and I call on Llyr Gruffydd to speak to the topic he's chosen.
Will the Minister provide an update on the Government's strategy for supporting research and development in South Wales West?
Will the Minister provide an update on support for stroke survivors in Carmarthen East and Dinefwr?
What consideration has the Welsh Government given to the recent Care Inspectorate Wales improvement review of Bridgend children's services?
How is the Government ensuring there is adequate mental health support for young people in South Wales East?
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
