Meeting Venue:
Siambr Hywel - Tŷ Hywel
Meeting date:
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Meeting time: 13.30
This meeting can be
viewed
on Senedd TV at:
http://senedd.tv/en/15472
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This meeting was held in a hybrid format, with some Members in Siambr Hywel, Tŷ Hywel and others joining by video-conference.
The Llywydd expressed condolences on behalf of the Senedd to the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting.
The item started at 13.30
The first 8 questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited party leaders to ask questions to the First Minister after question 2.
The item started at 14.27
The item started at 15.00
The item started at 15.26
NDM9084 Jane Hutt (Vale of
Glamorgan)
To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with
Standing Order 27.5, approves that the draft The Procurement Act
2023 (Specified International Agreements) (Amendment) (Wales)
Regulations 2025 is made in accordance with the draft laid in
the Table Office on 18 November 2025.
The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
The item started at 15.30
NDM9085 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5, approves that the draft The Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (Wales) Regulations 2025 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 9 December 2025.
The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
Proposal under Standing Order 12.24 to debate items 6-7 together but with separate votes was agreed.
The item started at 15.36
NDM9081 Julie James (Swansea West)
To propose that Senedd Cymru, in
accordance with Standing Order 26C.18:
Agrees that the Planning (Wales) Bill should proceed as a
Consolidation Bill. The Planning (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the
Senedd on 15 September 2025; the report of the Legislation, Justice
and Constitution Committee on the Planning (Wales) Bill
was laid before the Senedd on
28 November 2025.
The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
The item started at 15.36
NDM9082 Julie James (Swansea West)
To propose that Senedd Cymru, in
accordance with Standing Order 26C.18:
Agrees that the Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Bill
should proceed as a Consolidation Bill.
The Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 15 September 2025; the report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee on the Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 28 November 2025.
The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
The item started at 15.56
Voting on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.
NDM9086 Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore)
To propose that Senedd Cymru in accordance with Standing Order 26.11:
Agrees to the general principles of the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill.
The Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 29 September 2025; the report of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee on the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 5 December 2025.
The result was as follows:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
36 |
3 |
11 |
50 |
The motion was agreed.
This item has been withdrawn.
The item started at 17.00
Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.
NDM9083 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 20.12:
Notes the Draft Budget for the financial year 2026-27 laid in the Table Office by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language on 14 October 2025 and 3 November 2025.
The following amendment was tabled:
Amendment 1 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Believes that the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2026-27 fails to deliver on the priorities of the people of Wales.
A vote was taken on amendment 1:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
13 |
0 |
37 |
50 |
Amendment 1 was not agreed.
A vote was taken
on the motion:
NDM9083 Jane Hutt
(Vale of Glamorgan)
To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 20.12:
Notes the Draft Budget for the financial year 2026-27 laid in the Table Office by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language on 14 October 2025 and 3 November 2025.
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
24 |
13 |
13 |
50 |
The motion was agreed.
The item started at 18.37
The meeting concluded at 18.40
The Senedd will sit again in Plenary at 13.30, Wednesday, 17 December 2025