, Plenary
Statement by the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: The Coronation of HM King Charles III
Can I thank the Minister for his statement today on behalf of the Welsh Government? My house will be decorated with some bunting this weekend, and a large union jack flag, in order to commemorate what is a very historic occasion in our nation. Of course, we…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, can I call for a statement on the impact of the higher rate of land transaction tax on the housing market here in Wales? I've been contacted by an elderly couple in my constituency, who own their own home, but have been on a waiting list for an…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: HS2 redesignation
Will you take an intervention?
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: HS2 redesignation
I would point out, actually, that the UK Government offered to underwrite and fund the cost of the M4 relief road. Yes, it did, and it made it quite clear that it was prepared to do that, and the Welsh Government of course abandoned it—a £100-odd million road…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: HS2 redesignation
Thank you, temporary Presiding Officer, or interim Presiding Officer—I'm not quite sure how we refer to you. Can I just say I'm really disappointed with this debate because I thought it would be a good, consensual debate where we were able to gather around…
, Plenary
Debate on the Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee Report—Scrutiny of the Welsh Government’s Accounts 2020-21
It doesn't sound like it.
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Can I wholeheartedly agree with your comments, Minister? We do need to get to grips with this public health menace. We know that problem gambling has been on the rise in recent years, and too many vulnerable people are falling prey to the gambling industry…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Local government funding
I have the great fortune of being able to represent half of the wonderful county borough of Conwy, but unfortunately, residents in that county borough this year are facing the highest level of increase in their council tax bills on record, and, of course, it…
, Plenary
Motion to amend Standing Orders—Proxy voting
I actually want to speak against the proposals before the Senedd today, not because I don't support the need to facilitate both short- and long-term leave for parents, for those who are sick or injured or with caring responsibilities or because of a…
, Plenary
Topical Questions
I share the astonishment at the fact that we have yet another report before us that regurgitates many of the same concerns that we've seen twice before. I note that this inspection by HIW actually took place in November of last year. Why on earth has it taken…
, Plenary
Legislative Consent Motion on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
It is important that we have parliamentary democracy and that things are properly scrutinised. This piece of legislation, of course, is being scrutinised by the UK Parliament, in which there are 40 Members sent from Wales. But I did not hear, at any point…
, Plenary
Legislative Consent Motion on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
Will you take an intervention?
, Plenary
Legislative Consent Motion on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
Look, I know we hear a lot of twaddle in this Chamber, but that was absolute tripe, frankly. The UK Government has not stopped anybody joining a trade union in any way, shape or form, and it's not stopped anybody being able to strike; what it has done is it's…
, Plenary
Legislative Consent Motion on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
I'm very sorry to hear the tone of the Government's contribution on this very important matter, because it seems to me to be nothing more than an attempt to simply try to reopen old wounds—old wounds that were healing—over the issue of Brexit. And I know you…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: The Free-port Programme in Wales
They do have a huge opportunity to drive significant growth across Wales, make that huge impact as well on the UK economy as a whole, levering in billions of pounds worth of investment and creating at least 20,000 jobs overall. It was obviously a…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: The Free-port Programme in Wales
Can I thank you, Minister, for your statement today? It is indeed wonderful news that Wales is getting two free ports, not just one, and I'm delighted that there's been such close and effective working between both the Welsh and UK Governments in delivering…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, can I call for two statements this week? The first is from the Deputy Minister for Climate Change in relation to his transport responsibilities and seeking an update on the blue badge scheme in Wales. I've had a number of constituents who've been…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
I’m very grateful for that response, First Minister, and I applaud the leadership that the Welsh Government had shown back in 2017 when it did adopt the IHRA definition in full, but we are six years on, and there are still organisations across Wales that are…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
8. What action is the Welsh Government taking to promote the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism by organisations in receipt of Welsh Government funding? OQ59334
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting, and from whole meeting on 26 April
We'll move therefore straight on to item 3 on our agenda, motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of today's meeting and our meeting on 26 April. I propose in accordance with Standing Order 17.42 that we move into…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Group 16: Long Title (Amendment 56)
That brings us to the end of our Stage 2 proceedings. Stage 3 begins tomorrow. The relevant dates for the Stage 3 proceedings will be published in due course. Standing Orders make provision for the Minister to prepare a revised explanatory memorandum, taking…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Group 16: Long Title (Amendment 56)
Does any Member wish to object to the withdrawal of amendment 56? I can see that there are no objections. Amendment 56 is withdrawn.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Group 16: Long Title (Amendment 56)
Thank you, Minister. Luke Fletcher.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Group 16: Long Title (Amendment 56)
Does anybody else on the committee wish to speak to this particular amendment? No. Minister.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Group 16: Long Title (Amendment 56)
And that brings us to the sixteenth and final group of amendments today, and this one relates to the long title of the Bill. The lead and only amendment in this group is amendment 56. I call on Luke Fletcher to move and speak to his amendment.
