The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.

[R] signifies the Member has declared an interest. [W] signifies that the question was tabled in Welsh.

• <p>Local Government Reform</p>

  6 speeches

  1. How will the Cabinet Secretary ensure greater democratic accountability with any local government reform going forward? OAQ(5)0131(FLG)

<p>The Welsh Government’s Budget</p>

6 speeches

2. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on how the Welsh Government’s budget will benefit the people of Wales? OAQ(5)0141(FLG)

<p>Questions Without Notice from Party Spokespeople</p>

22 speeches

Questions now from the party spokespeople. UKIP’s spokesperson, Neil Hamilton.

<p>Promoting Diversity </p>

6 speeches

4. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on promoting diversity in Wales’s democratic institutions? OAQ(5)0142(FLG)

<p>Diversity in Welsh Local Government</p>

6 speeches

5. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on efforts to improve diversity levels in Welsh local government in light of the council elections? OAQ(5)0143(FLG)

<p>Local Authority Assets</p>

4 speeches

6. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement about assets owned by local authorities? OAQ(5)0134(FLG)

<p>Swansea Bay City Region</p>

6 speeches

7. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Swansea Bay City Region deal? OAQ(5)0136(FLG)

<p>Road Safety</p>

7 speeches

8. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the budget allocated to the economy and infrastructure portfolio in relation to road safety? OAQ(5)0140(FLG)

The next item was questions to the Assembly Commission, but no questions were tabled.

The next item, therefore, is the topical questions. Steffan Lewis.

• <p>Relations between the Welsh and Qatari Governments</p>

  15 speeches

  Will the First Minister make a statement on relations between the Welsh and Qatari Governments following the severing of diplomatic ties with that country by its neighbours? TAQ(5)0649(FM)

The next item are the 90-second statements. Mike Hedges.

The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Jane Hutt, and amendments 2, 3 and 4 in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2 and 3 will be...

The following amendments have been selected: amendments 1 and 2 in the name of Paul Davies.

The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Paul Davies, and amendment 2 in the name of Jane Hutt. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected.

We have now reached voting time, and the first vote is on the Welsh Conservatives’ debate on future housing needs. I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Paul Davies. Open...

The next item on the agenda is the short debate. Please leave the Chamber quickly and quietly before I call the short debate. I therefore call on Mike Hedges to introduce the topic he has chosen.

• Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government

  12 speeches

  What guidelines has the Welsh Government given to local authorities in south-east Wales on the issue of fixed penalty notices?