Welsh Conservatives

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

1,861 speeches and questions

19 March 2024Plenary
Group 6: Part 5—Statutory policies and other relevant information (Amendments 14, 15, 36, 37)
Amendment 14 relates to our wish to see the Welsh Government pursue nature-positive development policy in Wales. The amendment would insert a new section: a national marine infrastructure development plan for Wales. It would create a legal requirement for…
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 5: Part 4—Examining applications (Amendments 29, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 12, 13)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 5: Part 4—Examining applications (Amendments 29, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 12, 13)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 5: Part 4—Examining applications (Amendments 29, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 12, 13)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 5: Part 4—Examining applications (Amendments 29, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 12, 13)
To the vote, please.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 5: Part 4—Examining applications (Amendments 29, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 12, 13)
Thank you. Amendment 29 relates to the choice of inquiry—hearing or written procedure—for determining an application. Stage 2 was fascinating, because it highlighted that, whilst I wanted the written procedure to be the default, Delyth wanted the opposite. I…
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 4: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Pre-application and application procedure (Amendments 26, 27, 32, 28, 33, 1, 11)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 4: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Pre-application and application procedure (Amendments 26, 27, 32, 28, 33, 1, 11)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 4: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Pre-application and application procedure (Amendments 26, 27, 32, 28, 33, 1, 11)
Move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 4: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Pre-application and application procedure (Amendments 26, 27, 32, 28, 33, 1, 11)
Just to thank the Minister, because, obviously, the co-operation is there, but I still think we should move to the vote this evening.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 4: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Pre-application and application procedure (Amendments 26, 27, 32, 28, 33, 1, 11)
Thank you. Amendment 26 aims to amend section 29 of the Bill to require the applicant to provide a statement of proposals to consult with the local community. I submitted a similar amendment at Stage 2 and have listened to the Minister's feedback. As such…
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 3: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Assistance for applicants (Amendments 25, 10)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 3: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Assistance for applicants (Amendments 25, 10)
Move to the vote, please.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 3: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Assistance for applicants (Amendments 25, 10)
Thank you. Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Amendment 25 relates to pre-application services, and in particular the resource burden for those offering services. At Stage 2, I submitted an amendment to remove local planning authorities from section 27 so that only…
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 2: Part 1—Significant Infrastructure Projects: Other (Amendments 6, 7, 8, 9)
I move amendment 9.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 2: Part 1—Significant Infrastructure Projects: Other (Amendments 6, 7, 8, 9)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 2: Part 1—Significant Infrastructure Projects: Other (Amendments 6, 7, 8, 9)
I move amendment 7.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 2: Part 1—Significant Infrastructure Projects: Other (Amendments 6, 7, 8, 9)
Let's move to the vote, please.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 2: Part 1—Significant Infrastructure Projects: Other (Amendments 6, 7, 8, 9)
Thank you. I move amendment 6 in my name. Amendment 6 makes it so developments relating to the transfer of water resources is a significant infrastructure project if the development does or does not relate to the transfer of drinking water. During Stage 2…
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 1: Part 1—Significant Infrastructure Projects: Energy (Amendments 34, 4, 5, 35, 38)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 1: Part 1—Significant Infrastructure Projects: Energy (Amendments 34, 4, 5, 35, 38)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 1: Part 1—Significant Infrastructure Projects: Energy (Amendments 34, 4, 5, 35, 38)
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who's been involved in the development of this legislation so far: of course, in particular, Minister, you for your co-operation and, indeed, for accepting some of our amendments, your officials…
19 March 2024Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, First Minister. While I hope that your successor will approach the role of First Minister in the same calm and steady way that you have, there is no denying that the new First Minister has quite the mountain to climb tackling the huge waiting lists in…
19 March 2024Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
6. What advice will the First Minister provide to his successor to ensure a smooth transfer of power and the effective functioning of government? OQ60863
13 March 2024Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: UK Government budget
—is Welsh Labour mismanagement of taxpayers' money and financial and fiscal inadequacy. I'm proud of this budget, and I'm proud of the UK Conservative Government.