In accordance with Standing Order 12.69, I have accepted a request from the First Minister to move a motion for an urgent debate, and I call on Carwyn Jones to move the motion.

Motion

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, under Standing Order 12.69, consider the UK Government-DUP confidence and supply agreement as a matter of urgent public importance.

Motion moved.

Yesterday, Llywydd, we saw an announcement of a financial deal between the Conservative Party and the Democratic Unionist Party that has cause widespread concern, not just amongst parties in the Chamber, but amongst the general public in Wales. Of particular concern is the amount—£1 billion—and also that extra money has been provided for health and education, areas that are normally provided for via the Barnett formula. Why, for example, there are health pressures in Northern Ireland and not in Wales, as the UK Government sees it—we will have to get an explanation as to why that is. Nor is it the case that a comparison can be made with city deals. This is £1 billion over two years; city deals in Wales deliver something like £60 million a year, or £120 million over the same period. It is only right, given the effect on the finances of Wales, that Members in this Chamber have the opportunity to express a view, and express their concerns about the deal that was done yesterday, and so I formally move the appropriate motion under the Standing Order in order for that debate to take place.

The proposal is to agree the motion for an urgent debate. Does any Member object? The motion for an urgent debate is, therefore, agreed in accordance with the relevant Standing Order.

Motion agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

As we have now resolved that this debate will take place, I can confirm that it will take place later this afternoon, following the Stage 4 debate on the Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Bill.