Wednesday, 3 February 2021
The Senedd met by video-conference at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Good afternoon. Welcome to this Plenary session. Before we begin, I need to set out a few points. A Plenary meeting held by video-conference, in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Welsh...
The first item on our agenda this afternoon is questions to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, and the first question is from David Melding.
1. What measures are in place to promote small-scale renewable energy generation in Wales? OQ56225
2. Will the Minister make a statement on flood risk management in Ruthin? OQ56206
Questions now from the party spokespeople. First of all this week, the Conservative spokesperson, Janet Finch-Saunders.
3. What action is the Welsh Government taking to support the convention on biological diversity? OQ56228
4. What steps is Welsh Government taking to protect the rural economy during the pandemic? OQ56234
5. Will the Minister make a statement on the impact of storm Christoph in Mancot, Sandycroft and surrounding communities? OQ56207
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the impact of leaving the EU on the Welsh seafood sector? OQ56223
7. What action is the Welsh Government taking to enhance insect numbers in Wales? OQ56219
8. What assessment has the Minister made of the UK Government's decision to authorise the use of neonicotinoid pesticides? OQ56215
The next item is questions to the Minister for Housing and Local Government, and the first question is from Gareth Bennett.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the delivery of local public services in South Wales Central? OQ56226
2. What assessment has the Minister made of the levels of local authority staff available to provide key services across Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ56216
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Laura Jones.
3. What assessment has Welsh Government made of the rent arrears that have built up in Cardiff since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic? OQ56212
4. What discussions has the Minister had with local authorities regarding the use of emergency accommodation for homeless persons during the pandemic? OQ56229
5. What measures will the Welsh Government introduce to increase the supply of affordable housing in south-east Wales? OQ56222
6. What action is the Welsh Government taking to protect the housing industry during the COVID-19 lockdown? OQ56224
7. Will the Minister make a statement on post-COVID housing support for communities in the Heads of the Valleys? OQ56237
8. Will the Minister provide an update on how the Welsh Government is building resilience within public protection services in local government? OQ56235
The next item is topical questions—no topical questions were received this week.
So, we'll move to 90-second statements, and the first statement is from David Rees.
The next item is a debate on the Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee report, 'Turn up the volume: an inquiry into the live music industry', and I call on the committee Chair to...
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Siân Gwenllian.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Rebecca Evans, and amendment 3 in the name of Mark Isherwood. In accordance with Standing Order 12.23(iii), amendment 2...
That brings us to voting time, and the first vote this afternoon is on the Welsh Conservative debate, support for palliative care during the pandemic, and I call for a vote on the motion tabled...
There is one remaining item of business, and that is the short debate, and I call on Suzy Davies to speak on the topic she's chosen.
Will the Minister make a statement on the evaluation of Rent Smart Wales?
What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs regarding the safe disposal of PPE and other COVID-risk waste items by local authority workers?
Will the Minister provide an update on proposals to improve cat and dog welfare in Wales?
The Senedd, officially known as the Welsh Parliament in English and Senedd Cymru in Welsh, is the devolved, unicameral legislature of Wales. A democratically elected body, it makes laws for Wales, agrees certain taxes and scrutinises the Welsh Government. It is a bilingual institution, with both Welsh and English being the official languages of its business. From its creation in May 1999 until May 2020, the Senedd was known as the National Assembly for Wales (Welsh: Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru). – Wikipedia
