Meeting Venue:
Y Siambr - Y Senedd
Meeting date:
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Meeting time: 12.30
This meeting can be
viewed
on Senedd TV at:
http://senedd.tv/en/12309
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This meeting was held in a hybrid format, with some Members in the Senedd Chamber and others joining by video-conference.
1 Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
The item started at 12.30
The first 5 questions were asked. Questions 3 and 4 were answered by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change. The Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the Minister after question 2.
2 Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
The item started at 13.24
The first 8 questions were asked. Question 2 was transferred for written answer by the Minister for Health and Social Services. The Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the Minister after question 3.
3 Statement by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change: Climate Change
The item started at 14.03
In accordance with Standing Order 12.18, at 14.40 the meeting was suspended by the Llywydd.
4 Topical Questions
No Topical Questions were accepted
5 90 Second Statements
The item started at 14.49
Vikki Howells (Cynon Valley) made a statement on - 100 years of song – Cwmbach Choir celebrates its centenary.
Sioned Williams (South Wales West) made a statement on - Refugee Week.
Natasha Asghar (South Wales East) made a statement on - Anniversary of the death of Mohammad Asghar MS.
6 Welsh Conservatives debate - Sport
The item started at 14.55
Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.
A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:
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.
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
16 |
0 |
40 |
56 |
The motion without amendment was not agreed.
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.
A vote was taken on amendment 1:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
29 |
15 |
12 |
56 |
Amendment 1 was agreed.
As amendment 1 was agreed, amendments 2 and 3 were de-selected
A vote was taken on the motion as amended:
NDM7712 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)
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.
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
42 |
14 |
0 |
56 |
The motion as amended was agreed.
In accordance with Standing Order 12.18, at 15.48 the meeting was suspended by the Llywydd.
7 Plaid Cymru debate - Housing policy
The item started at 15.56
NDM7711 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)
To propose that the Senedd:
Calls on the Welsh Government to act immediately to address the housing crisis.
The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
8 Voting time
The item started at 17.00
9 Short Debate – Postponed to Wednesday 23 June 2021
The meeting concluded at 17.02
The Senedd will sit again in Plenary at 13.30, Tuesday, 22 June 2021