5. 4. 90-second Statements

– in the Senedd at 3:25 pm on 21 June 2017.

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Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru 3:25, 21 June 2017

(Translated)

Next, the 90-second statements, and the first is from Rhun ap Iorwerth.

Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru

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Thank you very much, Presiding Officer. Many of us have been on a bike today as the Leonard Cheshire Disability charity invited Members to ride an exercise bike as far as we could in 100 seconds. I was pleased to top the table briefly, but that was the advantage of being the first one to take part. The charity was highlighting the importance of exercise for people with disabilities, and today I want to talk to you about another sport that gives people with disabilities the chance to keep fit and to compete at the highest level.

Bydd Cymru’n cymryd rhan yng Nghwpan y Byd Rygbi Cynghrair Cadair Olwyn yn Ffrainc y mis nesaf. Maent yn chwarae yn erbyn Awstralia yn eu gêm gyntaf. Y tro diwethaf iddynt gyfarfod yng nghwpan y byd, llwyddasant i’w curo 25-16, ar eu ffordd i’r trydydd safle yn y bencampwriaeth. A dyna’r tro cyntaf i Gymru guro Awstralia mewn unrhyw fath o gynghrair rygbi ryngwladol lawn. Eu rheolwr yw Mark Andrew Jones, ac maent wedi’u lleoli yng Nglannau Dyfrdwy, ond maent yn denu chwaraewyr o bob cwr o Gymru. Hwy yw pencampwyr cyfredol y Cwpan Celtaidd, ac roeddent yn ail ym mhencampwriaeth y pedair gwlad yn 2017.

Ond ar wahân i’r her chwaraeon, mae codi digon o arian i gynrychioli Cymru ar y lefel hon yn dasg go fawr. Yn gynharach eleni, roedd pryder na fyddent yn gallu mynychu cwpan y byd oherwydd diffyg arian. Trwy hunangyllido a rhoddion gan fusnesau lleol a Crusaders Gogledd Cymru, maent yn mynd i lwyddo i wneud hynny o drwch blewyn, ond mae angen cefnogaeth a noddwyr arnynt. Mae chwaraeon anabl yn haeddu ac angen y gefnogaeth hon. Wedi’r cyfan, rydym yn gobeithio y bydd y gystadleuaeth cwpan y byd hon mor ddrud ag y gallai fod iddynt, gyda Chymru’n aros yn Ffrainc hyd nes y daw’r gystadleuaeth i ben gobeithio. Pob lwc.

Photo of Mr Neil Hamilton Mr Neil Hamilton UKIP 3:27, 21 June 2017

Last Saturday, the 1st Battalion the Irish Guards trooped their regimental colour before Her Majesty the Queen for the monarch’s official birthday parade. Crowds lined the Mall to catch a glimpse of the sovereign’s escort whilst millions watched worldwide, marvelling at the military precision of the spectacle and reflecting on Her Majesty’s continuing lifelong service to the nation at the age of 91. The Queen is renowned for her attention to detail and knowledge of the more complex manoeuvres performed and, as always, after weeks of training, the parade proceeded with absolute perfection.

At home and abroad, Her Majesty has been a symbol of stability in times of political, economic and social turmoil. She has undertaken her daily duties with apparent ease for two thirds of a century and has guided our constitutional monarchy from the steam age of the twentieth century to the digital age of the twenty-first. The Queen remains the constitutional centrepiece of our society as head of state, head of the Commonwealth, and commander in chief of the armed forces. Her role, transcending party politics, over three generations is reflected in a bond of affection between sovereign and people, unparalleled in any other world leader or politician.

Her Majesty is respected by billions around the world for her dignity and unwavering service to our nation in a living historical tradition stretching back more than 1,000 years. Today, she continues her service in the state opening of Parliament, as she opened our Assembly a year ago. The monarchy has never been more popular in modern times and it remains a priceless asset, vastly enhancing our prestige around the world and enabling our small island to punch well above her diplomatic weight. Let no-one underestimate the personal contribution of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the United Kingdom’s pre-eminent place in the world. Long may she reign and, may we say, God save the Queen.

Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru 3:28, 21 June 2017

(Translated)

The next item is the motion to amend Standing Orders 16, 19, 20 and 27 in relation to the budget process and finance procedures, and the motion to approve the budget protocol agreed by the Finance Committee and the Welsh Government. In accordance with Standing Order 12.24 I propose that the following two motions under items 5 and 6 are grouped for debate. Does any Member object? No.