Statement by the Llywydd

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 1:30 pm on 22 September 2021.

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Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru 1:30, 22 September 2021

(Translated)

Good afternoon. Welcome, everyone, to the Plenary session. Before we begin, I want to set out a few points. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with some Members in the Senedd Chamber and others joining by video-conference. All Members participating in proceedings of the Senedd, 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, constitutes 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 like to remind all Members that Standing Orders relating to order in Plenary meetings apply to this meeting, and apply equally to Members in the Siambr and those joining virtually.

Before we move to the first item, it is my pleasure the announce of the first Member Bill ballot of the sixth Senedd which was held today. I'm pleased to announce that Peter Fox may seek the Senedd's agreement on his proposal for a food (Wales) Bill. So, congratulations to you, Peter Fox, and I wish you well in promoting this particular Bill.