Statement by the Llywydd

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 1:29 pm on 20 October 2020.

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Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru 1:29, 20 October 2020

(Translated)

Welcome to this Plenary session. Before we begin, I want to note a few points. This meeting will be held in hybrid format, with some Members in the Senedd Chamber and others joining by video-conference. All Members participating in Senedd proceedings, wherever they may be, will be treated equitably. A Plenary meeting held using video-conference, in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Welsh Parliament, constitute Senedd proceedings for the purposes of the Government of Wales Act 2006. Some of the provisions of Standing Order 34 will apply for today's Plenary meeting, and these are noted on your agenda. I would also remind Members that Standing Orders relating to order in Plenary meetings apply to this meeting, and apply equally to Members in the Chamber as to those joining virtually. 

Before I call on the First Minister to answer questions, I'm sure all Members would want to join me today in sending our condolences to the Deputy Presiding Officer, Ann Jones, on the death of her husband, Adrian. Ann, Victoria, Vincent and their families are all in our thoughts this afternoon.