Y Dirprwy Lywydd / The Deputy Presiding Officer

Speeches and questions

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

2,584 speeches and questions

13 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Progress and future delivery of the Welsh Economy
Now I call Luke Fletcher.
13 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Progress and future delivery of the Welsh Economy
Wait a minute, Cabinet Secretary. I would expect Members of the Government to allow the Cabinet Secretary to actually answer and respond, if she wishes to.
13 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Progress and future delivery of the Welsh Economy
Luke Fletcher. [Interruption.] There was no question. Do you want to answer anything?
13 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Progress and future delivery of the Welsh Economy
You need to ask your question, Samuel. I haven't heard one in five minutes.
13 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Progress and future delivery of the Welsh Economy
Are you going to ask a question now?
13 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Progress and future delivery of the Welsh Economy
Item 8 this afternoon is a statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: progress and future delivery of the Welsh economy. I call on the Cabinet Secretary—Rebecca Evans.
13 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: NHS Winter Pressures
I thank the Cabinet Secretary.
13 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: NHS Winter Pressures
And finally, Rhys ab Owen.
13 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: NHS Winter Pressures
Nine other Members wish to speak on this item, so please stick to the minute available to you. John Griffiths.
29 January 2025Plenary
Short Debate: Will the bells of Rhymney fall silent? Protecting community assets in the Valleys
I thank the Cabinet Secretary, and thank you, Delyth. That brings today's proceedings to a close.
29 January 2025Plenary
Short Debate: Will the bells of Rhymney fall silent? Protecting community assets in the Valleys
I call on the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government to reply to the debate. Jayne Bryant.
29 January 2025Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Brexit and the future relationship with the EU
Item 8, the Plaid Cymru debate, Brexit and the future relationship with the European Union. I call on Adam Price to move the motion.
29 January 2025Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Employment
The proposal is to agree the motion without amendment. Does any Member object? [Objection.] There are objections, and I will therefore defer voting under this item until voting time.
29 January 2025Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Employment
I call on the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans.
29 January 2025Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Employment
You need to conclude.
29 January 2025Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Employment
You need to conclude now, please.
29 January 2025Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Employment
I want to hear the contribution from the Member, so if you'll allow me to do so without any heckling, please, I'll be very grateful.
29 January 2025Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Employment
I call on Luke Fletcher to move amendments 2 and 3, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan.
29 January 2025Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Employment
Formally—thank you.
29 January 2025Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Employment
I have selected the three amendments to the motion, and I call on the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning to move formally amendment 1, tabled in the name of Jane Hutt.
29 January 2025Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Employment
Item 7 today is the Welsh Conservatives debate on employment, and I call on Samuel Kurtz to move the motion.
29 January 2025Plenary
Debate on the Finance Committee Report, 'Financial Transactions Capital'
The proposal is to note the committee's report. Does any Member object? No. The motion is therefore agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
29 January 2025Plenary
Debate on the Finance Committee Report, 'Financial Transactions Capital'
I call on the Chair of the committee to respond to the debate.
29 January 2025Plenary
Debate on the Finance Committee Report, 'Financial Transactions Capital'
I call on the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Welsh Language, Mark Drakeford.
29 January 2025Plenary
Debate on the Finance Committee Report, 'Financial Transactions Capital'
Item 6 today is a debate on the Finance Committee report, 'Financial Transactions Capital'. I call on the Chair of the committee to move the motion. Peredur Owen Griffiths.