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Questions to the First Minister
Well, Members will be aware that the Standing Orders do require a relevant interest to be declared where it might reasonably be thought by others to influence the Member's contribution to the debate or the discussion. It is the responsibility of individual…
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Questions to the First Minister
During the questioning, Alun Davies asked for a point of order to be raised. Alun Davies.
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister.
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Questions to the First Minister
And finally, question 8, Luke Fletcher.
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Questions to the First Minister
Alun Davies.
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Questions to the First Minister
On behalf of Plaid Cymru, Delyth Jewell.
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Questions to the First Minister
I know you've had a recess and you've had a week off, but I would like you to calm down, so we can hear questions being put by the leader of the opposition. I would like all Members, including opposition Members, to allow that to be heard and allow the…
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Questions to the First Minister
Before the First Minister answers, it is proper that we listen to the question and we listen to the answers without the noise that I'm hearing in the Chamber from all sides. There were noises and conversations going on between parties and Members. So, let's…
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Questions to the First Minister
Andrew—. I would like to hear the question, please, as would the public, so please allow—. Please allow the question to be asked.
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Questions to the First Minister
Questions now from the party leaders. First of all, the leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Andrew R.T. Davies.
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Questions to the First Minister
Can you ask your question, please?
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Questions to the First Minister
Welcome back to you all, and welcome to this afternoon’s Plenary meeting. The first item on our agenda is questions to the First Minister, and the first question is from Heledd Fychan.
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Short Debate: The Welsh Economy: Structural problems and putting them right
I thank the Cabinet Secretary, and I also thank Tom and Mike. That brings today's proceedings to a close.
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Short Debate: The Welsh Economy: Structural problems and putting them right
I call on the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning to reply to the debate. Rebecca Evans.
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Short Debate: The Welsh Economy: Structural problems and putting them right
I will call Tom to reply. [Laughter.] Tom Giffard.
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Short Debate: The Welsh Economy: Structural problems and putting them right
We'll move now to the short debate, and I call on Mike Hedges to speak on the topic that he has chosen. Mike.
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Voting Time
And that brings the voting to an end today. Please leave quietly as the short debate is about to start.
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Voting Time
As the Senedd has not agreed the motion without amendment and has not agreed to the amendments tabled to the motion, the motion is, therefore, not agreed.
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Voting Time
I now call for a vote on amendment 2, tabled in the name of Jane Hutt. Open the vote. Close the vote. The vote is tied and, as required under Standing Order 6.20, I exercise my casting vote to vote against the amendment. Therefore, the result is that there 27…
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Voting Time
I now call for a vote on amendment 1, tabled in the name of Darren Millar. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 15, 10 abstentions, 29 against. Therefore, amendment 1 is not agreed.
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Voting Time
The next vote is on item 8, the Plaid Cymru debate. I call for a vote on the motion without amendment, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan. If the motion is not agreed, we will vote on the amendments tabled to the motion. Open the vote. Close the vote. In…
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Voting Time
The first vote this afternoon is on item 5, the Member debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) on assisted dying. I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Julie Morgan. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 19, nine abstentions and 26 against…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: UK Government Budget
And that brings us to voting time. Unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I’ll proceed directly to the votes.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: UK Government Budget
The proposal is to agree the motion without amendment. Does any Member object? [Objection.] Yes, there are objections. I will, therefore, defer voting under this item until voting time.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: UK Government Budget
As I asked for silence for the Cabinet Secretary, it is fair also that we have silence for the response.