Meeting Venue:
Siambr Hywel - Tŷ Hywel
Meeting date:
Wednesday, 2 July 2025
Meeting time: 13.30
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This meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with some Members in Siambr Hywel, Tŷ Hywel and others joining by video-conference.
(45 mins)
The Presiding Officer will call party spokespeople to ask questions without notice to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 2.
(45 mins)
The Presiding Officer will call party spokespeople to ask questions without notice to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 2.
(10 mins)
(0 mins)
No Topical Questions were received.
(5 mins)
(60 mins)
NDM8946 Andrew R.T. Davies (South Wales Central)
To propose that the Senedd:
Notes the report of the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee on the Holyhead Port storm damage and closure, which was laid in the Table Office on 3 April 2025, and on which the Welsh Government laid its response on 25 June 2025.
(30 mins)
NDM8940 Hefin David (Caerphilly)
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on Owain’s Law, named after Owain James of Caerphilly, who passed away from a brain tumour in 2024.
2. Notes that the purpose of this Bill would be to ensure that:
a) consent for the handling and storage of tumour tissue must be obtained from the patient, or next of kin where appropriate, prior to surgery;
i) the consent process shall include a clear written explanation of how excised tissue will be stored following surgery, and pathological and histological examination; and
ii) the consent will outline that all remaining tissue will be owned by the patient and only consent from the patient, or next of kin where appropriate, can determine its use;
b) the minimal amount of excised tumour tissue will be used for pathological and histological analysis, ensuring diagnostic accuracy;
c) the remaining excised tumour tissue must be flash or fresh frozen, at -80 degrees centigrade, without any chemicals or preservatives (including saline or paraffin). Tissue should be stored in multiple aliquots, where possible, to maximise the future use of tissue for various purposes; and
d) where emergency situations arise and consent is not possible prior to surgery, the same protocol for tissue storage must be followed and consent must be completed within 48 hours.
Supporters
Altaf Hussain (South Wales West)
Janet Finch Saunders (Aberconwy)
Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales)
Natasha Asghar (South Wales East)
Rhys ab Owen (South Wales Central)
(60 mins)
NDM8944 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
To propose that the Senedd:
Calls on the Welsh Government to declare a
health emergency.
The following amendment was tabled:
Amendment 1 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
Delete all and replace with:
To propose that the Senedd
1. Recognises the NHS in Wales faces increased demand from demographic changes and the consequences from rising obesity and long-term, chronic health problems but this does not mean this is a health emergency.
2. Notes the action the Welsh Government is taking to address these issues and improve people’s health and access to healthcare including:
a) £120m to cut waiting times and the overall size of the waiting list;
b) changes to the GP contract to provide continuity of care for people with long-term conditions; and
c) Wales becoming a Marmot Nation to tackle health inequalities.
(30 mins)
NDM8945 Julie Morgan (Cardiff North)
From service to suffering: RAF veterans and their hidden battle with cancer
The Senedd will sit again in Plenary at 13.30, Tuesday, 8 July 2025