Wednesday, 28 June 2023
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Good afternoon, and welcome, all, to this afternoon's Plenary meeting. The first item on our agenda will be questions to the Minister for Economy, and the first question this afternoon is from...
1. How is the Welsh Government supporting digital connectivity projects in North Wales? OQ59751
2. What action is the Welsh Government taking to reduce unemployment in Wales? OQ59746
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Paul Davies.
3. What discussions has the Government held with Cardiff Council and other partners about the future of the Museum of Cardiff? OQ59732
4. What action is the Welsh Government taking to increase productivity in South Wales West? OQ59740
5. What is the Welsh Government doing to support economic development in Blaenau Gwent? OQ59738
6. Will the Minister make a statement on the governance of Anglesey free port? OQ59750
7. What is the Government doing to safeguard jobs and create employment in South Wales East? OQ59739
8. What action is the Welsh Government taking to support investment activity in Welsh businesses? OQ59761
The next item will be questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services, and the first question is from Luke Fletcher.
1. How is the Welsh Government monitoring the management of health inequalities across Wales? OQ59758
2. What is the Welsh Government doing to improve support for people with diabetes in Blaenau Gwent? OQ59762
Questions now from party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Russell George.
3. Will the Minister provide an update on the availability of dental services through the NHS in the Ammanford area? OQ59748
4. What is the Minister doing to reduce waiting times at Glan Clwyd Hospital? OQ59754
5. What assessment has the Minister made of the engagement process used by the Emergency Ambulance Services Committee in relation to the service review? OQ59726
6. How is the Welsh Government supporting patients with metastatic breast cancer? OQ59736
7. How is the Minister improving outcomes for residents receiving cancer treatment in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board? OQ59752
8. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of access to healthcare at the Grange University Hospital? OQ59745
We'll move now to the topical questions, and the first is from Cefin Campbell.
1. What assessments is the Welsh Government undertaking of the predicted redundancies at the Stradey Park Hotel, Llanelli? TQ807
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the recently announced establishment of a fund for a reporter to cover the proceedings of the Senedd? TQ808
Item 4 this afternoon is the 90-second statements. First of all, Carolyn Thomas.
We now move to a motion to elect a Member to a committee, and I call on a member of the Business Committee to formally move the motion. Darren Millar.
Item 5 this afternoon is a debate on a Member's legislative proposal—a civic duty to vote Bill. I call on Adam Price to move the motion.
Item 6 today is a debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report, '60%—Giving them a voice: Speech, language and communication needs in the youth justice system'. I call on the...
Item 7 this afternoon is a debate on petition P-06-1340, 'Stop the change of speed limits to 20mph on 17th September'. I call on the Chair of the committee to move the motion—Jack Sargeant.
The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Lesley Griffiths.
That now brings us to voting time and, unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I will move directly to the first vote. The first vote this afternoon is on item 5, and that was the...
We'll move on to the short debate. The short debate this afternoon is being presented by Mabon ap Gwynfor.
How is the Welsh Government ensuring that patients with myasthenia gravis have access to pyridostigmine bromide tablets?
How is the Welsh Government supporting children with disabilities and complex needs to access health services in south-east Wales?
Will the Minister make a statement on mental health provision for farmers?
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
