Speeches and questions

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

8,279 speeches and questions

17 July 2024Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office
Good afternoon and welcome to this Plenary session. The first item this afternoon are questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office, and the first question is from Peredur Owen Griffiths.
16 July 2024Plenary
Debate: Welsh Government Annual Report—Delivering the government’s priorities and legislative programme
Item 11 is next, a debate on the Welsh Government's annual report—delivering the Government's priorities and legislative programme. I call on the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office to move the motion. Rebecca Evans.
16 July 2024Plenary
Stage 4 of The Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill
In accordance with Standing Order 26.50C, a recorded vote must be taken on Stage 4 motions, so I defer voting on this motion until voting time.
16 July 2024Plenary
Stage 4 of The Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill
The Cabinet Secretary for finance to reply.
16 July 2024Plenary
Stage 4 of The Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill
That allows us to move on to item 10, Stage 4 of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill, and the Cabinet Secretary to move the item. Rebecca Evans.
16 July 2024Plenary
The Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill: Signification of His Majesty’s Consent
I thank the Cabinet Secretary.
16 July 2024Plenary
The Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill: Signification of His Majesty’s Consent
Item 9 is next, the Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill, signification of His Majesty’s consent, from the Cabinet Secretary for finance. Rebecca Evans.
16 July 2024Plenary
& 8. The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
The proposal is to agree the motion under item 7. Does any Member object? [Objection.] Yes, there is objection. We will therefore defer voting under that item until voting time, and, likewise, the proposal under item 8, we will also defer voting until voting…
16 July 2024Plenary
& 8. The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
The Trefnydd now to reply to the debate.
16 July 2024Plenary
& 8. The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
The Chair of the Finance Committee now, Peredur Owen Griffiths.
16 July 2024Plenary
& 8. The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
The Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee now. Mike Hedges.
16 July 2024Plenary
& 8. The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
The Chair of the Reform Bill Committee now to contribute—David Rees.
16 July 2024Plenary
& 8. The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
Therefore, the proposal on the general principles is to be made by the Trefnydd, Jane Hutt.
16 July 2024Plenary
& 6. The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) Regulations 2024 and The Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024
There is a proposal under Standing Order 12.24 to debate the general principles and financial resolution in respect of the Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill. The proposal is that they are grouped for debate, but with separate votes. If everyone is…
16 July 2024Plenary
& 6. The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) Regulations 2024 and The Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024
The proposal is to agree the motion under item 6. Does any Member object? No, there is no objection to that, therefore that motion is also agreed.
16 July 2024Plenary
& 6. The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) Regulations 2024 and The Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024
The proposal is to agree the motion under item 5. Does any Member object? No, therefore the motion is agreed.
16 July 2024Plenary
& 6. The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) Regulations 2024 and The Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024
I have no other speakers. Cabinet Secretary, if you want to respond.
16 July 2024Plenary
& 6. The Digital Government (Welsh Bodies) Regulations 2024 and The Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024
I now call on the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee, Mike Hedges.
16 July 2024Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: The Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill
Item 3 is next, a statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill. Eluned Morgan to make the statement.
16 July 2024Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I've been fascinated by the facial expressions of the health Secretary in response to the many requests for health statements this afternoon, with a thumbs up and thumbs down. It made me think, 'I wonder if the official Record could do emojis as part of its…
16 July 2024Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Trefnydd.
16 July 2024Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
The next item will be the business statement and announcement, and the Trefnydd will be making that statement, Jane Hutt.
16 July 2024Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
I thank the First Minister. [Applause.]
16 July 2024Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Finally, question 8. Natasha Asghar.
16 July 2024Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth.