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Questions to the First Minister
Question 7, Hefin David.
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Questions to the First Minister
Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth.
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Questions to the First Minister
Questions now from the party leaders. The leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Andrew R.T. Davies.
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Questions to the First Minister
There is, I must say, a beautiful symmetry to the fact that Noa's father's first question on his return is on flooding. [Laughter.] Next question, Mark Isherwood.
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Questions to the First Minister
Good afternoon and welcome to this Plenary session. The first item is questions to the First Minister, and the first question is from Jack Sargeant.
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Short Debate: Protecting communities from the impact of quarrying for minerals: Why Craig yr Hesg Quarry must close
This afternoon's short debate is to be introduced by Heledd Fychan. I will invite Heledd Fychan to begin her short debate once some Members have left the Chamber, and done so quietly. Heledd Fychan.
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Voting Time
That concludes voting, but we do have one remaining item, namely the short debate.
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Voting Time
Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 27, no abstentions, 22 against, and therefore the motion as amended is agreed.
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Voting Time
The final vote, therefore, is on the motion as amended by amendment 2.
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Voting Time
Amendment 2 is next. I call for a vote on amendment 2, tabled in the name of Jane Hutt. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 25, no abstentions, 24 against, and therefore the amendment is agreed.
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Voting Time
We will next vote on amendment 1, and if amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected. I call for a vote on amendment 1, tabled in the name of Darren Millar. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 13, no abstentions, 36 against. Therefore…
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Voting Time
Our next votes will be on item 9, the Plaid Cymru debate on Wales and the next UK Government. I call for a vote on the motion without amendment, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 12, no abstentions, 37 against. The…
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Voting Time
And that brings us to voting time. Unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, we will proceed directly to our first vote this afternoon. That vote is on item 7, the debate on a Member's legislative proposal on a community energy benefits Bill, and I…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Wales and the next UK Government
The proposal is to agree the motion without amendment. Does any Member object? [Objection.] There are objections. We will therefore defer voting until voting time.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Wales and the next UK Government
Heledd Fychan now to reply to the debate.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Wales and the next UK Government
The Cabinet Secretary for finance and constitution now—Rebecca Evans.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Wales and the next UK Government
You were too keen, and that's not a problem.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Wales and the next UK Government
Jenny Rathbone.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Wales and the next UK Government
That's okay. I haven't forgotten. I'll call Adam Price now and then I will be calling you, Jenny. How could I forget you?
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Wales and the next UK Government
Don't worry, Jenny Rathbone. She is only moving the amendment.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Wales and the next UK Government
I call on the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office to move formally amendment 2.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Wales and the next UK Government
I have selected the two amendments to the motion. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected. I now call on Mark Isherwood to move amendment 1.
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Well, certainly, the approach to making the Senedd a place that's welcoming for all is twofold. One is to attract those people who think about coming here, who plan to come here from all over Wales and beyond, but also, as you've said, those people who happen…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Last year, we welcomed over 150,000 visitors to the Senedd. There are many ways that we encourage people to visit, including adverts and editorials in specialist publications. We regularly promote the Senedd as a visitor attraction on our social media…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Sioned Williams.
