Wednesday, 31 January 2024
The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
Welcome to this Plenary meeting. The first item on our agenda this afternoon will be questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip, and the first question is from Mark Isherwood.
1. How does the Welsh Government ensure that the Equality Act 2010 is implemented to benefit disabled people in Wales? OQ60590
2. What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve digital inclusion in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire? OQ60612
Questions now from party spokespeople. The Welsh Conservatives' spokesperson, Mark Isherwood.
3. How is the Welsh Government supporting veterans to access public services? OQ60622
4. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of prepayment meters on fuel poverty? OQ60608
5. What consideration has the Minister given to the impact of the recommendations of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales on social justice? OQ60594
6. How is the Welsh Government tackling child poverty in Mid and West Wales? OQ60599
7. What assessment has the Minister made of the link between poverty and the high level of smoking amongst pregnant women in Arfon? OQ60597
8. Will the Minister provide an update on the implementation of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan? OQ60619
The next item is questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution. The first question is from Jack Sargeant.
1. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the number of Welsh residents impacted by the Post Office Horizon scandal? OQ60616
2. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales's recommendations on the devolution of energy policy? OQ60602
Questions now from party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Darren Millar.
3. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the UK Government regarding the Hillsborough Law Now campaign? OQ60615
4. What is the Welsh Government’s current position on the devolution of policing to Wales? OQ60614
7. What consideration has the Welsh Government given to the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales’s finding on the principle of legislative consent? OQ60627
8. What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government on the impact of the Mental Health Act 1983 on Welsh patients using services in other UK nations? OQ60624
We'll move now to item 3, questions to the Senedd Commission. These questions are to be answered by the Llywydd, and the first question is from James Evans.
1. What steps does the Commission take to ensure the public are educated about the role of the Senedd? OQ60606
2. What steps is the Commission taking to encourage schools in Vale of Clwyd to visit the Senedd? OQ60626
We'll move on now to item 4, which is the topical questions. The first question is to be answered by the Minister for Economy, and is to be asked by Joyce Watson. Joyce Watson.
1. Will the Minister provide an update on developments regarding Gilestone Farm following the Written Statement issued on 29 January 2024? TQ969
2. Will the Counsel General make a statement on the implications for Wales of the agreement to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland? TQ974
We'll move on, now, to item 5, which is the 90-second statements. Jayne Bryant.
We'll move on now to item 6, which is a motion under Standing Order 26.17 in relation to the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill. I call on a member of the Business Committee to move the...
We'll move on now to item 7, which is a motion to amend Standing Orders—limited review of consolidation Bill procedures. I once again call on a member of the Business Committee to move the...
That takes us on to item 8 on our agenda, which is the debate on a Member's legislative proposal: a Bill to establish structured oversight of NHS managers. I call on Mabon ap Gwynfor to move the...
We'll move on now to item 9, which is a debate on petitions P-06-1359 and P-06-1362 concerning support for childcare costs. I call on the Chair of the committee to move the motion—Jack Sargeant.
Item 10 is postponed.
So, we'll move to item 11: debate on the culture committee's report, 'Behind the scenes: The creative industries workforce'. The committee Chair to present the debate—Delyth Jewell.
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Lesley Griffiths, and amendments 2 and 3 in the name of Luke Fletcher. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected.
Item 13 is next on six nations rugby broadcasting. Tom Giffard to move the motion on behalf of the Conservatives.
We will now move to voting time. Unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, we will move immediately to the first vote. That first vote is on item 8, the debate on a Member's legislative...
We will move immediately to the short debate.
What discussions has the Counsel General had with the UK Government regarding the impact of facial recognition technology on justice in Wales?
How will the Welsh Government measure how the new Welsh Benefits Charter improves access to Welsh benefits?
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
