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Speeches and questions

Speeches and questions in Plenary and in committees, newest first. The Llywydd's and deputies' chairing of Plenary is left out.

88 speeches and questions

30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
Well, this clearly is outside my remit, but I'm not going to just bat it away. I see that the Llywydd is having a laugh there. It's like the old days in Westminster. No, the point he makes is a valid one and what I shall do, even if the Cabinet Minister…
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
I thank the Member for those questions. I can speak frankly about the condition of court buildings in Wales: by and large, they're absolutely appalling, and something is to be done and should be done. As he appreciates, it is a reserved matter, since the Lord…
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
I am here to advise Government, without fear or favour. That is what I shall do. I shall do my best to give them the best possible legal advice, and it's for others to decide on future policy, on the constitution and everything else.
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
Well, this is what the Senedd is here to do—to scrutinise the work of Government and to ensure that we all get the best we can for Wales. That is the first thing that drives us, the only thing that drives us. As regards Henry VIII powers, they have seemed to…
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
My role is to advise Government on legal matters, end of—precisely the point. I know that he also is a lawyer. I know that he is pretty good at drafting questions; I've had experience of it just now. I would suggest to him, and in the spirit of co-operation…
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
We shall have to wait and see. We will have to discuss, on a co-operative and sensible basis, with our colleagues in Westminster. That is what we will do. That is what the First Minister has indicated he will be doing. We will cross that bridge when we come…
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
The Member is absolutely right that experience in recent years has shown that the convention is in need of reform—and I would add 'adherence' as well. Since 2020, an entirely unacceptable number of Bills in devolved areas have been passed without Senedd…
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
It is important that the Sewel convention is given a binding legal basis in order to strengthen the devolution settlement, as was recommended by the recent independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales. The Sewel convention is not an optional…
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
I thank the Member for that question. In fact, my area of expertise was family and child law, so I'm acutely aware of what she says, and she's accurate and correct. However, what I would suggest to her is that she might care to send a note, and I will ensure…
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
As I mentioned earlier on, the Welsh approach is different from England's, and is rooted in our existing legislative framework, which places clear duties on local authorities, alongside wider partnership responsibilities across public services. As I…
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
As the Member knows, Welsh Ministers do not possess direct powers under the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 in order to extend corporate parenting responsibilities to a wider range of public bodies. Whilst in Wales we do not have in place those…
30 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
First of all, may I welcome the question? I'd like to pay tribute to the Member for her long understanding of this problem and her commitment to the subject. It's a very important question, so I'm pleased to be able to address it. The Welsh Government has, as…
2 June 2026Plenary
Motion under Standing Order 9.1 to agree to the First Minister's recommendation to His Majesty of a person for appointment as Counsel General
Thank you, Llywydd. Of course, it's an honour to have been nominated by the First Minister for appointment as Counsel General for Wales. If the Senedd agrees with his recommendation, I pledge to maintain the standards expected of me by the ministerial code…

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