Wednesday, 20 September 2023
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Good afternoon, all. Before we begin, I want to make a brief statement.
I'll move on now to the first item of business today, and that's the questions to the economy Minister. The first question is to be answered by the Deputy Minister and to be asked by Sam Rowlands.
1. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure suitable coal supplies for north Wales’s heritage rail sector? OQ59933
2. How is the Welsh Government working with the UK Government to deliver post-Brexit regional aid programmes? OQ59911
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The first this afternoon is to be answered by the Deputy Minister. I call the Welsh Conservatives' spokesperson, Tom Giffard.
4. What action is the Welsh Government taking to support the economic vitality of high streets in Islwyn? OQ59925
5. Will the Minister provide an update on the Gilestone Farm lease negotiations? OQ59915
6. What assessment has the Minister made of whether post-EU funds are meeting the needs of Welsh communities? OQ59928
7. What assessment has the Minister made of the impact that 20mph speed limits will have on the Welsh economy? OQ59914
8. What is the Welsh Government doing to improve productivity within the Welsh business sector? OQ59930
9. What support is the Welsh Government providing for workers following the closure of Wilko branches in North Wales? OQ59939
The next item will be the questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services, and the first question is from Janet Finch-Saunders.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the delivery of a catheter strategy for all hospitals that serve the people of Aberconwy? OQ59917
2. What action is the Welsh Government taking to address cancer inequalities across Wales? OQ59938
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Gareth Davies.
3. Will the Minister make a statement on the implications of financial pressures on capital plans in the health sector in north Wales? OQ59937
4. Will the Minister provide an update on the use of mobile dental units across Wales? OQ59916
5. What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve health services in north Wales? OQ59912
6. What work has the Welsh Government done to engage with vulnerable groups in relation to e-prescribing? OQ59923
7. Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's proposed reforms to primary care ophthalmic services? OQ59919
8. What is the Welsh Government doing to ensure all GP surgeries are able to access, and are using, the NHS Wales app? OQ59904
Item 3 this afternoon is the topical questions. I call on Altaf Hussain to ask the question.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the closure of Chwarae Teg? TQ846
Item 4 this afternoon is the 90-second statements, and the first statement will be from John Griffiths.
Item 5 is the motion to note the annual report on the Senedd Commission's official languages scheme for 2022-23. I call on Adam Price to move the motion on behalf of the Senedd Commission.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Lesley Griffiths, and amendments 2 and 3 in the name of Darren Millar. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2 and 3 will be...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Heledd Fychan, and amendment 2 in the name of Lesley Griffiths. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected.
The next item will be the emergency question that I have agreed to. The question is to be asked by Delyth Jewell.
The next item will be voting time, and unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I will proceed directly to the votes. So, the first votes this evening are on item 6, the Plaid Cymru...
How is the Minister working with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language to support colleges and students to participate in the World Skills programme?
Will the Minister provide an update on fertility and IVF services available to residents in Arfon?
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
