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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.

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6 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 14: Names of Senedd constituencies, and the role of the Welsh Language Commissioner in their naming (Amendments 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 109)
Is amendment 94 being moved, Counsel General?
6 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 14: Names of Senedd constituencies, and the role of the Welsh Language Commissioner in their naming (Amendments 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 109)
Yes. Are there any objections to amendment 93? No, no objections. Amendment 93 is agreed.
6 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 14: Names of Senedd constituencies, and the role of the Welsh Language Commissioner in their naming (Amendments 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 109)
Counsel General, is amendment 93 being moved?
6 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 14: Names of Senedd constituencies, and the role of the Welsh Language Commissioner in their naming (Amendments 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 109)
The proposal is to agree amendment 92. Does any Member object? No. Therefore, amendment 92 is agreed.
6 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 14: Names of Senedd constituencies, and the role of the Welsh Language Commissioner in their naming (Amendments 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 109)
The Counsel General to reply.
6 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 14: Names of Senedd constituencies, and the role of the Welsh Language Commissioner in their naming (Amendments 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 109)
Heledd Fychan.
6 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 14: Names of Senedd constituencies, and the role of the Welsh Language Commissioner in their naming (Amendments 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 109)
Darren Millar.
6 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 14: Names of Senedd constituencies, and the role of the Welsh Language Commissioner in their naming (Amendments 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 109)
The next group of amendments is group 14, the names of Senedd constituencies and the role of the Welsh Language Commissioner in their naming. The lead amendment in the group is amendment 92, and I call on the Counsel General to move that amendment.
6 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Stage 2 Proceedings
It is moved. The question is that amendment 91 be agreed. Does any Member object? No, there are no objections. Therefore, amendment 91 is agreed.
6 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Stage 2 Proceedings
Amendment 91, is it moved by the Counsel General?
6 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Stage 2 Proceedings
It is. The amendment is moved. The question is that amendment 90 be agreed. Does any Member object? There are no objections. Therefore, amendment 90 is agreed.
6 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Stage 2 Proceedings
Good afternoon and welcome to this meeting to consider the Stage 2 proceedings of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill. In accordance with the marshalled list of amendments, we will resume proceedings this afternoon by disposing of amendments 90 and…
6 March 2024Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
That's an excellent idea, and I'd be keen to facilitate that. It's encouraging to know that, in two youth parliaments from two areas so far away from each other in the world, the young people are interested in discussing mental health issues, that they are…
6 March 2024Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
Since establishing the Welsh Youth Parliament, the Senedd Commission has facilitated opportunities for Members of the Youth Parliament to meet with their international counterparts, for example, taking part in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association…
6 March 2024Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
Yes. I agree most definitely. I think it's almost a shame, isn't it, that we were led down this path of hybrid working, flexible working, working from home, not feeling that you need to have a constituency regional office in your area and can work more…
6 March 2024Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
A significant proportion of Commission employees have caring responsibilities. The Commission understands that those with these responsibilities may be facing additional stress in attempting to balance their work commitments with their caring…
6 March 2024Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
Thank you for the supplementary. As I said in my initial response, Members who are undertaking any casework, as you obviously are, with people whose first language isn't either English or Welsh are able to use their office costs allowance for the purposes of…
6 March 2024Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
The Senedd Commission is committed to supporting an inclusive Parliament. Commission materials are published in languages other than English and Welsh on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the nature of the project and the likely target…
5 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 13: Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru: appointment and disqualification of members, chief executive and assistant commissioners (Amendments 5, 6, 7, 8, 70, 41, 42, 71, 43, 72, 44, 45, 46, 73, 47, 48, 74)
Thank you, all. Good night. Good night to the children of Gwynedd.
5 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 13: Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru: appointment and disqualification of members, chief executive and assistant commissioners (Amendments 5, 6, 7, 8, 70, 41, 42, 71, 43, 72, 44, 45, 46, 73, 47, 48, 74)
One o'clock tomorrow.
5 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 13: Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru: appointment and disqualification of members, chief executive and assistant commissioners (Amendments 5, 6, 7, 8, 70, 41, 42, 71, 43, 72, 44, 45, 46, 73, 47, 48, 74)
We will recommence Plenary tomorrow at 1 o'clock. We will complete Plenary proceedings, and then move on to the Stage 2 committee, following that Plenary meeting. So, I will see you all tomorrow at 1 o'clock.
5 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 13: Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru: appointment and disqualification of members, chief executive and assistant commissioners (Amendments 5, 6, 7, 8, 70, 41, 42, 71, 43, 72, 44, 45, 46, 73, 47, 48, 74)
That concludes our voting for this evening. And therefore, as we will not have disposed of all amendments, I postpone Stage 2 proceedings in accordance with Standing Order 17.47. In accordance with order of consideration, I deem that sections 1 to 17 are…
5 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 13: Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru: appointment and disqualification of members, chief executive and assistant commissioners (Amendments 5, 6, 7, 8, 70, 41, 42, 71, 43, 72, 44, 45, 46, 73, 47, 48, 74)
Amendment 77, there is no objection. Therefore, amendment 77 is agreed.
5 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 13: Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru: appointment and disqualification of members, chief executive and assistant commissioners (Amendments 5, 6, 7, 8, 70, 41, 42, 71, 43, 72, 44, 45, 46, 73, 47, 48, 74)
Amendment 77, Counsel General.
5 March 2024Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 13: Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru: appointment and disqualification of members, chief executive and assistant commissioners (Amendments 5, 6, 7, 8, 70, 41, 42, 71, 43, 72, 44, 45, 46, 73, 47, 48, 74)
Are there any objections to amendment 76? No. Therefore, amendment 76 is agreed.