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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.

3,089 speeches and questions

10 February 2026Plenary
Group 9: Biodiversity targets: setting and reviewing targets (Amendments 14, 41, 15, 16, 17, 35, 18, 19, 20, 21)
It is. Are there any objections to amendment 41? [Objection.] There is objection, so we will move to a vote on amendment 41. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 23, no abstentions and 25 against. Therefore, amendment 41 is not agreed.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 9: Biodiversity targets: setting and reviewing targets (Amendments 14, 41, 15, 16, 17, 35, 18, 19, 20, 21)
Delyth Jewell, amendment 41. Is it moved?
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 9: Biodiversity targets: setting and reviewing targets (Amendments 14, 41, 15, 16, 17, 35, 18, 19, 20, 21)
The question is that amendment 14 be agreed to. Does any Member object? [Objection.] There is objection. We will open the vote on amendment 14. Close the vote. In favour 12, no abstentions and 36 against. Therefore, amendment 14 is not agreed.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 9: Biodiversity targets: setting and reviewing targets (Amendments 14, 41, 15, 16, 17, 35, 18, 19, 20, 21)
Janet Finch-Saunders to respond.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 9: Biodiversity targets: setting and reviewing targets (Amendments 14, 41, 15, 16, 17, 35, 18, 19, 20, 21)
Cabinet Secretary.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 9: Biodiversity targets: setting and reviewing targets (Amendments 14, 41, 15, 16, 17, 35, 18, 19, 20, 21)
Janet Finch-Saunders to move the amendment.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 9: Biodiversity targets: setting and reviewing targets (Amendments 14, 41, 15, 16, 17, 35, 18, 19, 20, 21)
Group 9 is next. This group of amendments relates to setting and reviewing biodiversity targets. Amendment 14 is the lead amendment.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
Yes, it is. Is there objection to amendment 31? [Objection.] Yes, there is. Open the vote on amendment 31. Close the vote. In favour three, 11 abstentions, 34 against. Therefore, amendment 31 is not agreed.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
Amendment 31, Rhys ab Owen. Is it being moved?
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
Amendment 6. Is there objection? [Objection.] Yes, there's objection. Therefore, we'll proceed to a vote on amendment 6. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 12, 13 abstentions, 23 against. Therefore, amendment 6 is not agreed.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
So, we'll move on to amendment 6. Rhys ab Owen, is that being moved?
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
Amendment 54 is not being moved.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
Delyth Jewell, is amendment 54 being moved?
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
Amendment 5. Is there objection to amendment 5? [Objection.] Yes. Therefore, open the vote on amendment 5. Close the vote. In favour 12, 11 abstentions, 25 against. Therefore, amendment 5 is not agreed.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
The question is that amendment 5A be agreed to. Does any Member object? [Objection.] Yes. Therefore, we'll proceed to a vote on amendment 5A. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 10, 11 abstentions, 27 against. Therefore, amendment 5A is not agreed.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
Yes, it is.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
Janet Finch-Saunders, is amendment 5A being moved?
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
It is. Before we dispose of amendment 5, we will first dispose of the amendment to that amendment.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
Amendment 5. Is it being moved, Rhys ab Owen?
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
Yes, it is. Is there objection to amendment 4? [Objection.] Yes, there is objection to amendment 4. So, we'll proceed to a vote on amendment 4. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 12, 13 abstentions, 23 against. Therefore, amendment 4 is not agreed.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
Rhys ab Owen, amendment 4. Is it being moved?
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
The question is that amendment 40 be agreed to. Does any Member object? [Objection.] Yes, there is objection. Therefore, we will proceed to a vote on amendment 40. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 46, no abstentions, two against. Therefore, amendment…
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
Delyth Jewell to reply to the debate.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
The Cabinet Secretary.
10 February 2026Plenary
Group 8: Biodiversity targets: targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendments 40, 4, 5A, 5, 54, 6, 31, 42, 43, 45)
We will move to group 8. This group of amendments relates to biodiversity targets under new section 6B of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016. The lead amendment in the group is amendment 40, and I call on Delyth Jewell to move the amendment.