Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution

QNR – in the Senedd on 20 October 2021.

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Photo of Rhys ab Owen Rhys ab Owen Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What legal advice has the Counsel General given to the Welsh Government regarding levels of air pollution in Cardiff?

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

The Welsh Government is committed to tackling air pollution in Wales and I understand the concerns around air pollution levels in Cardiff, and in Wales generally. The Welsh Government has taken action in order to bring areas which were not compliant with pollution limits into compliance in the soonest possible time.

Photo of Mabon ap Gwynfor Mabon ap Gwynfor Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Does the Welsh Government intend to legislate to change the voting system for Senedd elections?

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

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The Senedd has established the Special Purpose Committee on Senedd Reform to consider this matter as part of its wider remit, and the Welsh Government stands ready to prepare legislation once the Senedd has agreed a package of reforms.

Photo of Peredur Owen Griffiths Peredur Owen Griffiths Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What is the Government doing to ensure elections are run fairly in Wales?

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

The Welsh Government continues to ensure elections in Wales are run free and fairly with a high level of public confidence. The Electoral Commission’s report of the 2021 Senedd Elections supports this, noting that the public were confident the elections were well-run despite taking place in unprecedented and challenging circumstances.

Photo of Alun Davies Alun Davies Labour

(Translated) Will the Counsel General make a statement on implementing the recommendations of the Commission on Justice in Wales?

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

I published a written statement on Justice on 30 September, and just over ten days ago I had the privilege of addressing delegates at the Legal Wales Conference during which I re-affirmed our commitment to pursue the case for the devolution of justice and policing.