Meeting Venue:
Y Siambr - Senedd
Meeting date:
Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Meeting time: 13.30
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The item started at 13.30
Questions 1, 2 and 4 – 8 were asked. Question 3 was withdrawn.. The Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the Minister after question 2.
The item started at 14.17
The first 9 questions were asked. Questions 2, 3, 7 and 8 were answered by the Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism. The Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the Minister after question 2.
The item started at 15.10
All 4 questions were asked.
The item started at 15.21
To be answered by the Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport
Llyr Gruffydd (North Wales): In light of the uncertainty regarding the Tomlinsons Dairy milk processing plant, and the fact that 70 dairy farms and hundreds of jobs are dependent upon it, what steps is the Welsh Government taking to support the company and the workforce?
To be answered by the Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language
Alun Davies (Blaenau Gwent): What representations has the Welsh Government made following the imprisonment of Catalonia’s elected political leaders?
To ask the Minister for Economy and Transport
David Rees (Aberavon): Will the Minister make a statement following the announcement of the closure of Hi-Lex and the loss of 120 jobs in Baglan Energy Park?
The item started at 16.07
Suzy Davies made a statement on Restart a Heart Day
Ann Jones made a statement on Show Racism the Red Card.
The item started at 16.10
NDM7155 Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on the use of single-use plastics.
2. Notes that the purpose of this Bill would be to:
a) significantly reduce the use of single-use plastics based on the best international practice and research, which would establish Wales as a world-leader in reducing plastic waste;
b) introduce appropriate taxes and levies to significantly reduce the production and use of single use plastics in Wales;
c) introduce a cross-government action plan including a comprehensive suite of measures to significantly reduce use of single use plastics;
d) establish targets and milestones for the reduction of specific single-use plastics.
Supporters
Andrew R.T. Davies (South Wales Central)
Dawn Bowden (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney)
Delyth Jewell (South Wales East)
Jack Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside)
Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales)
Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central)
The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
The item started at 16.49
NDM7161 John Griffiths (Newport East)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
Notes the report of the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee on the Blue Badges Scheme in Wales: Eligibility and Implementation, which was laid in the Table Office on 8 July 2019.
The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
The item started at 17.41
NDM7162 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that council tax is paid on second homes.
The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
There was no voting time
The item started at 18.32
NDM7159 Jack Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside)
A best friend on and off the street: challenging the ‘no dogs’ policy at homeless shelters and accommodation.
The meeting concluded at 18.49
The Assembly will sit again in Plenary at 13.30, Tuesday, 22 October 2019