Speeches and questions

17 October 2023, Plenary

Questions to the First Minister

5. What is the Welsh Government doing to support the rural economy in Preseli Pembrokeshire? OQ60087

11 October 2023, Plenary

Short Debate: The impact of vaping across Wales

I thank the Deputy Minister, and that brings today's proceedings to a close.

11 October 2023, Plenary

Short Debate: The impact of vaping across Wales

I now call on the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Well-being to reply to the debate. Lynne Neagle.

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting

We'll move on to item 6 and I propose in accordance with Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting. Are Members content? Yes, I can see that Members are content. The motion is agreed and we will move into private…

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

Thank you, Carolyn. Our session has therefore come to an end, Minister. Thank you very much for your time today and for your officials being in attendance as well. It's been very informative. A copy of today's transcript will be sent to you in due course, so…

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

Carolyn.

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

Thank you, Vikki. Are there any other questions for the Minister and his officials at all?

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

Thank you, Luke. I'll now bring in Vikki Howells.

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

Thank you, Sam. I'll now bring in Luke Fletcher. Luke.

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

Thank you, Carolyn. I'll now bring back Sam Kurtz, then.

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

Okay, thanks, Sam. I'll now bring in Carolyn Thomas. Carolyn.

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

Thank you, Hefin. I'll now bring in Sam Kurtz. Sam.

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

Thanks for that. I'll now bring in Hefin David. Hefin.

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

And do you have any early insights into the effects of the border target operating model and the Windsor framework’s combined effect on trade diversions away from Welsh ports?

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

Now, on publication of the border target operating model, you said you’d developed a model that 'works for Wales'. Could you expand on what you meant by this?

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

And what support is the Welsh Government providing to traders to prepare for all this?

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

Thank you for those introductions. Perhaps I can just kick off this session and ask you a few questions about the border target operating model. Obviously, Welsh ports need to be ready for new trade requirements that will be rolled out throughout 2024. Will…

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel

Welcome back to this meeting of the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee. We will move now to item 5 on our agenda, and today's session follows on from the committee's visit to the port of Holyhead in July, and it's an opportunity to discuss the border…

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Windsor Framework

We'll now take a short break to prepare for the next session.

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Windsor Framework

Thank you, Hefin. I'm afraid time has beaten us. Our session has, therefore, come to an end, but thank you, both, for being with us this morning. It's been a very useful session. A copy of today's transcript will be sent to you in due course. If there are any…

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Windsor Framework

Thank you, Carolyn. I'll now bring in Hefin David. Hefin.

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Windsor Framework

Thank you, Sam. I'll now bring in Carolyn Thomas. Carolyn.

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Windsor Framework

Thank you, Luke. I'll now bring in Sam Kurtz. Sam.

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Windsor Framework

Thank you, Vikki. I'll now bring in Luke Fletcher. Luke.

11 October 2023, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Windsor Framework

Okay. Thanks very much indeed for that. I'll now bring in Vikki Howells. Vikki.