Meeting Venue:
Y Siambr - Y Senedd
Meeting date:
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Meeting time: 12.30
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This meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with some Members in the Senedd Chamber and others joining by video-conference.
The Llywydd has determined that, in accordance with Standing Order 34.14A-D, Members will be able to vote from any location by electronic means.
The Llywydd also gives notice, in accordance with Standing Order 34.15, that the public have been excluded from attending this Plenary meeting, as is required to protect public health. The meeting will continue to be broadcast live and the record of proceedings will be published as usual.
1 Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
(45 mins)
The Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice after Question 2.
2 Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
(45 mins)
The Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice after Question 2.
3 Statement by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change: Climate Change
(45 mins)
Supporting documents
Prosperity
for all: A Climate conscious Wales
Greenhouse Gas Emissions for England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland 1990-2019
4 Topical Questions
(0 mins)
No Topical Questions were accepted.
5 90 Second Statements
(5 mins)
6 Welsh Conservatives debate - Sport
(60 mins)
NDM7712 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Recognises the growth and interest in Welsh sporting teams on the international stage.
2. Believes that the Welsh Government should build upon Wales’s recent sporting achievements by working with the UK Government to attract major sporting events to Wales, recognising the significant benefits of such events for the Welsh economy and the regeneration of local communities.
3. Further calls on the Welsh Government to inspire the next generation of sporting excellence, and promote participation in sport to improve people’s mental and physical well-being by:
a) establishing a Welsh talent sporting fund to support talented Welsh athletes to succeed on the world stage;
b) creating a community sport bounce back fund to help community clubs to rebuild following the COVID-19 pandemic;
c) improving access to sport facilities including establishing a larger network of 3G and 4G synthetic turf pitches throughout Wales;
d) introducing a network of Welsh sports ambassadors to encourage young people to participate in sport and other physical activities; and
e) enabling free access to local authority gyms and leisure centres for young people in Wales.
The following amendments were tabled:
Amendment 1 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)
Delete all and replace with:
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Welcomes the Welsh Government’s commitment to:
a) champion Welsh sporting successes, harness the creativity and sporting ability of our young people, and enable our sports industry to maintain its proper place on the world stage;
b) invest in our world-class sports facilities, promote equal access to sports and support young and talented athletes and grassroots clubs.
c) invest in new facilities such as 3G artificial pitches.
2. Recognises the Welsh Government’s successful record of bringing major cultural, business and sports events to Wales.
3. Joins the Welsh Government in wishing the men’s senior Welsh football team the very best of luck in the remaining matches of the European Championships.
[If amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2 and 3 will be de-selected]
Amendment 2 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)
In point 3(d), after ‘activities’ insert 'especially amongst teenage girls and under-represented groups;'
Amendment 3 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)
In point 3, insert as new sub-points:
‘ensuring post-16 education institutions provide sport and leisure facilities while encouraging participation by attendees;
encouraging public broadcasters to devote a greater percentage of broadcast time to women’s sport;
working with clubs and organisations to reduce homophobic, and sexist behaviour and be trans-inclusive;
investigating the potential for an Olympic size swimming pool to serve north Wales.
7 Plaid Cymru debate - Housing policy
(60 mins)
NDM7711 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)
To propose that the Senedd:
Calls on the Welsh Government to act immediately to address the housing crisis.
The following amendment was tabled:
Amendment 1 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)
After 'crisis' insert:
‘including taking action to:
a) bring empty properties back into use;
b) restore the right to buy in Wales;
c) scrap the land transaction tax for first-time buyers;
d) value the contribution that responsible registered landlords make to providing suitable accommodation for tenants; and
e) bring forward legislation on building safety.’
8 Voting time
9 Short Debate – Postponed to Wednesday 23 June 2021
NDM7710 Jack Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside)
A fair deal for workers.
The Senedd will sit again in Plenary at 13.30, Tuesday, 22 June 2021