Wednesday, 22 May 2024
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 to this afternoon's Plenary meeting. The first item on our agenda this afternoon will be questions to the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport. The first...
1. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on improving the bus service in Cardiff? OQ61174
2. How is the Welsh Government supporting the use of eco-friendly vehicles on the transport network in Wales? OQ61139
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Welsh Conservative spokesperson, Darren Millar.
3. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to improve access to reliable rail services for rural communities? OQ61170
4. What support is the Welsh Government offering to community transport organisations? OQ61151
5. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on plans to improve public transport in South Wales West? OQ61128
6. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the implementation of road projects in Pembrokeshire? OQ61124
8. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the future of bus services in South Wales East? OQ61130
The next item is questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice. The first question is from Buffy Williams.
1. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on funding for the collaborative sports facilities group? OQ61132
2. What support is the Welsh Government providing to local museums in Aberconwy? OQ61126
Questions now from the party spokespeople. Welsh Conservatives spokesperson, Laura Anne Jones.
3. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on preparations for the devolution of the probation service in Wales? OQ61141
4. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on disabled people? OQ61173
5. What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had with the Arts Council of Wales regarding the budgetary pressures faced by Welsh National Opera? OQ61168
6. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on access to public services for people who have hearing loss? OQ61123
7. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's strategy to address the issue of stalking? OQ61171
8. How is the Welsh Government tackling fuel poverty in Wales? OQ61167
The next item will be questions to the Senedd Commission. The first question is to be answered by Janet Finch-Saunders and to be asked by Carolyn Thomas.
1. How does the Senedd Commission promote the importance of sustainability and protecting the natural environment on the Senedd estate? OQ61138
2. What discussions has the Senedd Commission had with the Remuneration Board regarding the impact of council tax increases on the Senedd Commission budget? OQ61177
3. How does the Senedd Commission ensure that people who are deaf or hard of hearing can actively participate in the work of the Senedd? OQ61149
4. Will the Commission provide an update on the ethical investment schemes of its pension fund? OQ61163
5. What work has the Commission undertaken to make the Senedd estate dementia-friendly? OQ61159
Item 4 today is the topical questions. The first topical question is from Mabon ap Gwynfor.
1. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement following the publication of the report on the Infected Blood Inquiry? TQ1093
2. Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru ending? TQ1095
3. What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had with the UK Government about designating Wylfa as the preferred site for developing a nuclear power station? TQ1096
Item 5 is the 90-second statements, the first of which is from Peredur Owen Griffiths.
Item 6 is a debate on a Member's legislative proposal: a Bill for political education. I call on Sioned Williams to move the motion.
Item 7 is next, and it's a debate on the petition, 'We want the Welsh Government to rescind and remove the disastrous 20mph law'. To present this debate and to move the motion, the Chair of the...
The following amendments have been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Jane Hutt, and amendments 2, 3 and 4 in the name of Heledd Fychan. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2, 3 and 4 will be...
The first vote this afternoon is on item 6, debate on a Member's legislative proposal. And I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Sioned Williams. Open the vote. Close the vote. In...
I call on Joyce Watson.
What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve road safety in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire?
How does the Cabinet Secretary work with the Children's Commissioner for Wales to promote the importance of social justice amongst young people?
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
