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.

5,126 speeches and questions

7 February 2024Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Housing supply
I have selected the two amendments to the motion. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected. I call on Mabon ap Gwynfor to move amendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan.
7 February 2024Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Housing supply
I would like to hear the contribution, please.
7 February 2024Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Housing supply
Item 6 today is the Welsh Conservatives debate on housing supply. I call on Janet Finch-Saunders to move the motion.
7 February 2024Plenary
Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Diversity in Local Government'
The proposal is to note the committee report. Does any Member object? No; the motion is, therefore, agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
7 February 2024Plenary
Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Diversity in Local Government'
I call on the committee Chair, John Griffiths, to reply to the debate.
7 February 2024Plenary
Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Diversity in Local Government'
I call on the Minister for Finance and Local Government, Rebecca Evans.
7 February 2024Plenary
Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Diversity in Local Government'
Item 5 is the debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee report, ‘Diversity in Local Government’, and I call on the committee Chair to move the motion—John Griffiths.
7 February 2024Plenary
90-second Statements
Thank you to all three Members.
7 February 2024Plenary
90-second Statements
Item 4 is the 90-second statements, and the first statement is from Adam Price.
7 February 2024Plenary
Topical Questions
Thank you, Minister.
6 February 2024Plenary
Voting Time
That brings today's proceedings to a close. Thank you.
6 February 2024Plenary
Voting Time
I now call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Lesley Griffiths. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 54, no abstentions and none against. The motion is, therefore, agreed.
6 February 2024Plenary
Voting Time
I now call for a vote on amendment 3, tabled in the name of Darren Millar. Open the vote. Close the vote. Close the vote. In favour 14, no abstentions, 40 against. Therefore, amendment 3 is not agreed.
6 February 2024Plenary
Voting Time
We'll move now to a vote on amendment 2, tabled in the name of Darren Millar. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 14, no abstentions, 40 against. Therefore, amendment 2 is not agreed.
6 February 2024Plenary
Voting Time
The next vote will be on the debate on the steel industry in Wales. I call for a vote on amendment 1, tabled in the name of Darren Millar. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 14, no abstentions, 40 against. Therefore, amendment 1 is not agreed.
6 February 2024Plenary
Voting Time
I now call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Lesley Griffiths. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 30, 12 abstentions and 12 against. Therefore, the motion is agreed.
6 February 2024Plenary
Voting Time
The first vote is on the debate on the draft budget 2024-25. And I call for a vote on amendment 1, tabled in the name of Darren Millar. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 14, there were 12 abstentions and 28 against. Therefore, amendment 1 is not agreed.
6 February 2024Plenary
& 9. The general principles of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I will proceed directly to voting time.
6 February 2024Plenary
& 9. The general principles of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Next, the proposal is to agree the motion under item 9. Does any Member object? No. The motion is therefore agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
6 February 2024Plenary
& 9. The general principles of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
The proposal is to agree the motion under item 8. Does any Member object? No. The motion is therefore agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
6 February 2024Plenary
& 9. The general principles of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
I call on the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution to reply to the debate.
6 February 2024Plenary
& 9. The general principles of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Sioned, you have to conclude now.
6 February 2024Plenary
& 9. The general principles of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
Sam, I've asked for the microphones to be turned off. I've asked you twice to conclude. You've gone way past your time. You know your time limit.
6 February 2024Plenary
& 9. The general principles of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
You have gone past your time, so I think you should conclude now, please.
6 February 2024Plenary
& 9. The general principles of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill
No, you haven't got the time. You've gone past your time, Sam.