Wednesday, 29 March 2023
This is a draft version of the Record that includes the floor language and the simultaneous interpretation.
Good afternoon and welcome, all, to this afternoon's Plenary meeting. The first item on our agenda this afternoon will be questions to the Minister for Social Justice, and the first question is...
1. Will the Minister provide an update on the steps being taken by the Welsh Government to tackle poverty on Ynys Môn? OQ59349
2. What assessment has the Minister made of the impact of welfare sanctions upon claimants? OQ59363
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Joel James.
3. Will the Minister provide an update on discussions with the UK Government regarding the forced installation of prepayment meters? OQ59343
4. What steps is the Minister taking to promote volunteering in South Wales West? OQ59350
5. How is the Welsh Government helping refugees from Ukraine to seek sanctuary in Wales? OQ59347
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the funding of the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service? OQ59362
7. Will the Minister make a statement on the provision of public services to those with hearing loss? OQ59329
8. Will the Minister provide an update on the progress of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan? OQ59359
The next item is questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, and the first question is from Jenny Rathbone.
1. What discussions has the Counsel General had with other law officers about any legal mechanisms available to the Welsh Government to prevent the promotion of race-hate messaging? OQ59356
2. Will the final recommendations of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales influence the Welsh Government's input into future proposals for UK constitutional reform? OQ59332
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Mark Isherwood.
3. What discussions has the Counsel General had with other law officers regarding the impact on modern slavery and human rights in Wales of the UK Government’s Illegal Migration Bill? OQ59348
4. What advice has the Counsel General given the Welsh Government in respect of the UK Government’s classification of the HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail projects as England-and-Wales...
5. Will the Counsel General make a statement on the Welsh Government's latest response to the Law Commission's report on the Welsh Tribunals? OQ59355
6. What action will the Welsh Government take in preparation for the potential devolution of some or all justice functions to Wales? OQ59335
7. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the legal protections that the people of Wales may lose as a result of the UK Government’s Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill?...
8. How is the Counsel General ensuring that the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales is properly engaging with the public as part of its work to present options on the...
9. How does the Counsel General ensure that the Welsh Government complies with international law and conventions on equality and human rights? OQ59333
10. What discussions has the Counsel General had with UK Government law officers regarding requests by the families of Welsh service personnel for the declassification of all documents relating...
Item 3 is questions to the Senedd Commission. The first question will be answered by the Llywydd. Heledd Fychan.
1. How is the Commission securing opportunities for children and young people to visit the Senedd in light of rising transport costs? OQ59365
2. How is the Commission simplifying the booking process for hosting events on the Senedd estate? OQ59351
3. How is the Senedd Commission supporting staff suffering with endometriosis? OQ59340
4. Will the Commission provide an update regarding the procurement policy for materials on the Senedd's estate? OQ59367
5. Has the salary-sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles been introduced for MS support staff and Senedd staff? OQ59331
6. What steps has the Commission taken to prevent the dissemination of disinformation on the Senedd estate? OQ59358
7. How does the Senedd estate accommodate people with photosensitive epilepsy? OQ59354
Item 4 this afternoon is the topical questions and I call on Gareth Davies to ask his topical question.
1. What assessment has the Minister made of Healthcare Inspectorate Wales’s report on the emergency department at Glan Clwyd Hospital? TQ757
We move now to the 90-second statements, and the first is from Vikki Howells.
Item 6 this afternoon is the motion to amend Standing Orders on proxy voting, and I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motion—Siân Gwenllian.
Item 7, a motion to amend Standing Orders, miscellaneous changes. I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the motion—Siân Gwenllian.
Item 8 is next, a debate on a Member's legislative proposal, a Wales tourism Bill, and I call on Tom Giffard to make the motion.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Lesley Griffiths, and amendments 2 and 3 in the name of Siân Gwenllian. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2 and 3...
Item 10 is next, the Welsh Conservatives debate, again, on palliative care. I call on Mark Isherwood to move the motion.
That now brings us to voting time and, unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I will move directly to the first vote. That first vote is on item 6, the motion to amend Standing Orders...
We will now move on to the short debate, and today's short debate is to be presented by Huw Irranca-Davies.
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
