Meetings

Tuesday 

Business Committee noted the following changes:

• Legislative Consent Motion: The Crime and Policing Bill (15 0 mins) - postponed until 10 March

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.45pm.

Heledd Fychan asked whether the Government intends to bring forward an oral statement on the vision for rail across Wales following the written statement on this subject issued yesterday. The Trefnydd agreed to consider the matter.

Business Committee received an update on discussions that had taken place concerning the legislative consent debate on The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee’s meeting on the previous day.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7:25pm.

The Business Managers discussed and noted arrangements for Plenary meetings returning to the Senedd from this week.

Tuesday 

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 8.20pm.

Stage 3 of the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill is scheduled for three hours. There are 54 amendments in 11 groups. A 10 minute break will take place prior to the start of Stage 3.

Wednesday

The Business Committee agreed the following change:

• Questions to the Senedd Commission (30 10 mins)

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7:25pm.

Business Committee noted the following changes:

Tuesday 

• Legislative Consent Motion: The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (30 0 mins) – postponed until 3 March
• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.20pm.

Wednesday

• Short Debate: Julie Morgan MS (Cardiff North) (30 0 mins) - postponed to 11 February

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6:00pm.

Stage 3 proceedings of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill have been scheduled for three hours. There are 94 amendments in 13 groups. Business Committee noted that a 10 minute break will take place prior to the start of Stage 3.

Tuesday

Jane Dodds noted that she had written to the Trefnydd to request an oral statement on the current situation with the Welsh Rugby Union and the Ospreys. The Trefnydd confirmed that she would consider the request.

Business Committee noted the following:

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7:00pm.

Tuesday 

Business Committee noted the following changes:

• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: Improving access to financial support for people across Wales (30 mins)
• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: Travel for All Transport for All (30 mins)
• Legislative Consent Motion: The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (30 mins) - Postponed until 24 February

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.10pm.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.15pm.

Tuesday 

Business Committee noted the following changes:

• Motion to suspend Standing Orders to allow the next item of Business to be considered (5 mins)
• Proposal under Standing Order 12.24 to debate the following items together but with separate votes (60 mins)
• Motion under Standing Order 26.95 that a Bill to be known as the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Bill be treated as a Government Emergency Bill
• Motion under Standing Order 26.98(ii) to agree a timetable for the Bill to be known as the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Bill
• Voting time (5 mins)
• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Progress and future delivery of the Welsh Economy (30 mins)
• The general principles of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Bill (60mins) (Subject to the earlier motions being agreed)
  
  
• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 8.15pm.

Wednesday

Business Committee noted the following changes:

Committee of the Whole Senedd – 13.00 (provisional)

• Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Bill – Stage 2 proceedings (60 mins)

• Debate: Stage 3 of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Bill (60 mins) (provisional)
• Debate: Stage 4 of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Bill (15 mins) (provisional)
• Voting time (5 mins) (provisional)

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.  

• Plenary is unlikely to run past 8.30.

Heledd Fychan requested that the Government consider bringing forward Oral Statements on: the use of ‘X’ by the Welsh Government; and, on the recent job losses at ‘Consumer Energy Solutions’.

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that all Members have been notified of the intention, from today, to strictly enforce the Guidance on Virtual and Hybrid Proceedings in respect of prior notification being required in order for a Member to cast their vote remotely in Plenary proceedings, with the effect that any Member for whom prior notification has not been received will not be eligible to vote from a remote location.

Tuesday 

Business Committee noted the following change:

• The financial resolution in respect of the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill – withdrawn

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.15pm.

Wednesday

The Welsh Conservatives requested that Business Committee table a motion for Mark Isherwood MS to replace Samuel Kurtz MS as a member of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee. Business Committee noted the following change:

• Motion to elect a Member to a committee (5 mins)

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.  

• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.05.

Tuesday 

The Business Committee noted the following change:

• Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for Delivery (45 30 mins)

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.05pm.

Wednesday

Plaid Cymru requested that Business Committee table a motion for Lindsay Whittle MS to replace Luke Fletcher MS as a member of the Petitions Committee.

Business Committee noted the following change to Wednesday’s agenda:

• Motion to elect a Member to a committee (5 mins)

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.  

• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.35.

This Week’s Business

Tuesday 

• Voting Time will take place before Stage 3 of the Bus Services (Wales) Bill
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.50pm.

Business Committee noted that the Llywydd will call a break between Voting Time and the start of Stage 3 proceedings.

Wednesday

Business Committee noted the following change

• Short Debate: Tom Giffard MS (South Wales West) (30 mins) – cancelled

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.  

• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.30.

Business Committee noted that Tom Giffard had requested to postpone his short debate but decided against re-scheduling it to a later date.

Heledd Fychan requested an update on the point she had raised at a previous meeting as to why the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care is no longer making an Oral Statement on the anniversary of deemed consent for organ donation. The Trefnydd indicated that she had discussed this matter with the Cabinet Secretary and that there would be an opportunity for Members to raise this issue in his Oral Questions this week. She stated that she would discuss further with the Cabinet Secretary.

Tuesday 25 November 2025

Business Committee noted the following changes:

• Statement by the First Minister: UK Covid-19 Inquiry: Module 2 report (45 mins)
• Statement by the Minister for Further and Higher Education: The Future of Tertiary Education in Wales – Sustainability and Participation (45 mins)
• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: Improving Waiting Times (45 mins) – postponed

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.55pm.

Wednesday 26 November 2025

Business Committee noted the following change

• Questions to the Senedd Commission (30 15 mins)

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.45pm.

Heledd Fychan and Paul Davies asked when the Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on Improving Waiting Times would be rescheduled. The Trefnydd explained that the statement had been postponed due to data quality issues and indicated that it would be rescheduled in early January 2026.

Heledd Fychan questioned whether the 45 minutes allocated to the Statement by the First Minister on the UK Covid-19 Inquiry: Module 2 report would be sufficient given the likely level of interest from Members. The Llywydd indicated that she will consider allowing the item to overrun to ensure that sufficient Members are able to be called.

Tuesday 

Business Committee noted the following change:

• Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Storm Claudia (45 mins)

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 8.00pm.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.20pm.

Tuesday 

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.05pm.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.00pm.

Tuesday 

Business Committee noted the following change:

• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: “Our Bravery Brought Justice” - North Wales Safeguarding Board Child Practice Review (45 mins)

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business

• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.50pm.

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that she will make a statement at the start of Plenary to welcome Lindsay Whittle MS following his election to the Senedd and will invite him to make some brief remarks.

Paul Davies asked why the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs is not making an oral statement on Bluetongue this week following the written statement issued last week. The Trefnydd agreed to discuss with the Cabinet Secretary.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

• Motion to elect a Member to a committee (5 mins)

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.15pm.

Business Committee noted that no topic was tabled by Joel James MS for the short debate and therefore there will be no short debate this week.

Tuesday 

Business Committee noted the following changes:

• Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: The Independent Water Commission - Next Steps (45 mins)
• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: Supporting Welsh Communities (45 mins) – withdrawn
• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: Towards a more Transparent NHS (30 mins)

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.45pm.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·       Questions to the Senedd Commission (30 15 mins)

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate. 
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.45pm.

Tuesday

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.25pm.

Wednesday

Business Committee agreed the following change:

• Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) (Adam Price MS) (60 mins) – Postponed until 26 November

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate. 
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.00pm.

Tuesday 

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.20pm.

Wednesday

• Motion to elect a Member to a committee
• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate. 
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.05pm.

Tuesday

• There will be no Voting Time
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.00pm

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that the following items will be added to the agenda, subject to the Labour group providing confirmation of the Members it wishes to nominate:

• Motion to appoint a Member to the Senedd Commission (5 mins)
• Motion to appoint a Member to a committee (5 mins)

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.00pm.

Tuesday

 The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: Reforming the Dental Contract: Next Steps (45 mins)
• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: Period Proud Wales (45 mins)

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.35pm.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

• Questions to the Senedd Commission (30 10 mins) 
• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.00pm

Business Committee noted the following changes:

• Tributes to Hefin David MS
• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language: Green paper seeking views on changes to the Welsh Tax Acts (45 mins)
• Legislative Consent Motion: The Mental Health Bill (15 mins) Postponed until 7 October

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.45pm.

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of some changes to seating allocations in the Siambr. The Llywydd also noted that she has agreed proxy votes for Luke Fletcher and Vikki Howells.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.55pm.

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

• Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: The Sustainable Farming Scheme (45 mins)
• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: Maternity Services and Escalation and Intervention Arrangements in NHS Wales (45 mins)
• Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)
• The Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (15 mins)
• Legislative Consent Motion: The Mental Health Bill (15 mins) Postponed until 16 September
• Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill: Signification of His Majesty and The Duke of Cornwall’s Consent (5 mins)

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.45pm.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

• Short Debate: Cefin Campbell MS (Mid and West Wales) (30 mins) Postponed until 16 September

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.30pm.

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that BSL interpretation will be provided for the Statement on the Introduction of The British Sign Language (Wales) Bill.

Business Committee agreed the structure for the Debate on the Wales Covid-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee report: Inquiry Module 1:

• The Llywydd will move the motion and update the Senedd on the consideration that has been given by the Business Committee to future committee scrutiny of decisions taken during the Covid-19 pandemic;
• Joyce Watson MS will be called as the first speaker and provided with an extended time allocation to introduce the Wales Covid-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee’s Inquiry Module 1 report;
• Business Managers noted that Mark Isherwood MS has also requested to speak as the Chair of the Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee, and that the Counsel General and Minister for Delivery will respond on behalf of the Government.
• No Member will be called to make a closing contribution.

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

• Stage 3 of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill (180 120 mins) 

• Voting Time will take place before Stage 3 proceedings.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.25pm.

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that she will call a short break between Voting Time and the start of Stage 3 proceedings to enable final preparations, and that she will consider a further break during Stage 3 proceedings should it be requested by the Members involved.  

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.15pm.

Tuesday 

• Voting Time will take place before Stage 3 proceedings.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that she will call a short break between Voting Time and the start of Stage 3 proceedings to enable final preparations, and that she will consider a further break during Stage 3 proceedings should it be requested by the Members involved.   

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

• Questions to the Senedd Commission (30 10 mins) 

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.40pm.

At the request of the Trefnydd, the Business Committee agreed to swap the order of the Member’s Legislative Proposal debate and the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee debate, due to Ministerial availability.

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change to Tuesday’s business:

• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Progress of the Curriculum Roll Out (45 mins) Withdrawn

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.25pm.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following changes to Wednesday’s business:

• Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Adam Price MS (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) (60 mins) Withdrawn
• Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)
• Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Mabon ap Gwynfor MS (Dwyfor Meirionnydd) (60 mins) 

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

This Week’s Business

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes to Tuesday’s business:

• Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Bluetongue (45 mins)
• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government: Automatic Voter Registration (45 mins) Withdrawn

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.20pm.

Heledd Fychan asked whether the oral statement on Automatic Voter Registration will be rescheduled. The Trefnydd indicated that it will take place in the autumn term.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.15pm.

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers that the statement on Ill-Health Prevention will now be issued as a written statement and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care’s Oral Questions on Wednesday will be answered by the Minister for Children and Social Care and the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Business Committee noted the following change to Tuesday’s business:

• Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: Ill-Health Prevention (45 mins) Written statement

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.15pm.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.45pm.

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that she has agreed to a request for a proxy vote for reasons of long-term illness from Rhianon Passmore MS. The arrangement will be in place between 10 June 2025 and 30 September 2025 and Jane Hutt MS will hold the proxy vote. 

Tuesday 

• Voting Time will take place before as the last item of business.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.15pm.

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that live BSL interpretation has been arranged for today’s statement on The Disabled People’s Rights Plan.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.40pm.

Heledd Fychan requested oral statements from the Government on funding to support devolved public sector employers with increased National Insurance costs, and on the Welsh Government response to the Commission for Welsh-speaking Communities report. The Trefnydd noted that written statements had been issued on both matters and that she would consider the requests made.

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

• Legislative Consent Motion: The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill (15 mins) Postponed until 3 June

• Voting Time will take place before as the last item of business.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.45pm.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Heledd Fychan requested that the Government make oral statements on the following matters:

• delays to repairs to the Menai Bridge;
• fines imposed on Dŵr Cymru for failing to properly monitor water quality; and
• the implications of UK-EU trade deal for Wales.

In response, the Trefnydd stated the Government is considering correspondence from Rhun ap Iorwerth MS regarding the situation with the Menai Bridge and will give it further consideration. She noted that a written statement on the UK-EU trade deal had been issued and that she would consider the requests made.

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd noted that last week’s Stage 3 proceedings on the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill were the first to be undertaken in Welsh only and asked that this be acknowledged ahead of today’s Stage 4 proceedings.

Given the anticipated short length of Stage 3 proceedings on the Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Bill, the Llywydd informed Business Managers that she does not propose a break between Voting Time and the start of Stage 3.

• Voting Time will take place before Stage 3 proceedings.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.30pm.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.15pm.

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

• Stage 3 of the Welsh Language Education (Wales) Bill (180 240 mins) 

• Voting Time will take place before Stage 3 proceedings.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 8.50pm.

The Llywydd also informed Business Managers that a 30-minute break will be taken between Voting Time and the start of Stage 3 proceedings. The Llywydd indicated that she would allow a further 10-minute break during the Stage 3 should it be requested by the Members leading on those proceedings.

Wednesday

Paul Davies requested that the new Chair of Health and Social Care Committee be nominated as a member of the Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister. Therefore, the Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

• Motion to elect a Member to a committee (5 mins)
• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.15pm.

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·         Statement by the First Minister: The Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill (45 mins)

·         Statement by the First Minister Counsel General and Minister for Delivery: The Legislative Programme (60 mins)

·         Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Community Food Strategy (45 mins)

·         Statement by the Minister for Further and Higher Education: International Education (45 mins) Postponed until 3 June

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.20pm.

Heledd Fychan expressed the view that a debate on The Steel Industry (Special Measures) Bill would have been preferrable to a statement. The Trefnydd responded that an oral statement was considered more appropriate on this occasion.

Heledd Fychan asked whether an oral statement to mark the tenth anniversary of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 will be brought forward. The Trefnydd confirmed that an oral statement will be scheduled in June.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·         Questions to the Senedd Commission (30 10 mins) 

Business Committee agreed to table motions for consideration in Plenary on Wednesday to change the Conservative members on the following committees:  

• Tom Giffard to replace Samuel Kurtz on the Standards of Conduct Committee
• Samuel Kurtz to replace Laura Anne Jones on Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee.

Under item 6.1, Business Committee considered the vacant Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee agreed that this should continue to be allocated to the Conservative group. Business Committee agreed that the Llywydd will invite nominations at the start of Plenary on Wednesday, with a secret ballot to be held during the meeting if required.  

As a result, the following additional changes to Wednesday’s agenda were agreed:

• Nominations for a Committee Chair (5 mins)  
• Motions to elect Members to committees (5 mins) 

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.15pm.

Siambr Hywel

The Llywydd requested that Business Managers ensure that Members of their groups have familiarised themselves with the guidance on the operation of Plenary meetings held in Siambr Hywel, prior to this afternoon’s meeting.

Tuesday 

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.50pm.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·         Wales COVID-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee: Debate on the gaps identified in the preparedness and response of the Welsh Government and other Welsh public bodies during the COVID-19 pandemic that should be subject to further examination (60 0 mins) Postponed 

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.10pm.

Organisation of Business     

This Week’s Business

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·         Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for Delivery (45 30 mins) 

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.35pm.

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.40pm.

This Week’s Business

Tuesday 

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.45pm.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·         Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.45pm.

This Week’s Business

Tuesday 

·       Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.45pm.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·       Questions to the Senedd Commission (30 0 mins)

·       Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Tuesday 

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.45pm.

The Deputy Presiding Officer informed Business Managers that the Llywydd intends to pay tribute to former Member Alison Halford and offer condolences on behalf of the Senedd at the start of Plenary today.

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

The Deputy Presiding Officer informed Business Managers that live BSL interpretation has been arranged for Mark Isherwood’s Member Debate on Wednesday.

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers that she would answer Oral Questions in place of the Counsel General and Minister for Delivery today due to illness. The Trefnydd also noted the following changes to today’s agenda:

·       Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Animal health and welfare (45 mins)

·       Statement by the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership: UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 (45 mins) Written Statement

Heledd Fychan asked why the statement on UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 was not being delivered by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning in the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership’s absence. The Trefnydd indicated that she had noted the point made.

·       Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.15pm.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·       Debate on the Children, Young People and Education Committee Report: Children on the margins (60 mins) Postponed until 12 March

·       Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.10pm.

Business Committee noted several changes to This Week’s Business:

Tuesday 

·         Tributes to Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing: Maternity and Neo-Natal Quality Statement (45 mins)

·         Statement by the Minister for Skills, Culture and Social Partnership: Welsh Rugby Union's review into the senior women’s team contract negotiations (45 mins) Written Statement

·         There will be no Voting Time.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.45pm.

Tributes to Dafydd Elis-Thomas

The Llywydd confirmed the arrangements for tributes to be paid to Dafydd Elis-Thomas at the start of Plenary today. She will invite the Senedd to observe a minute’s silence before calling the First Minister and party leaders to make tributes on behalf of their groups, followed by other Members.

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Tuesday 

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.15pm.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·         Questions to the Senedd Commission (30 10 mins)

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.05pm.

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that she has agreed to a request for a proxy vote from Lesley Griffiths, to be held by Jane Hutt, effective from 3 February to 3 March 2025.

The Llywydd also informed Business Managers that Paul Davies will ask leaders’ questions during today’s FMQs on Darren Millar’s behalf. 

Tuesday 

·         Voting Time will take place prior to Stage 3 proceedings.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 8.00pm.

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that a 10 minute break will be required prior to Stage 3 proceedings commencing. Business Managers agreed that this would take place after Voting Time.

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.45pm.

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·       Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Water interruption in Conwy (45 mins)

·       Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 8.20pm.

Heledd Fychan enquired whether an oral statement would be scheduled on the ceasefire in Gaza. The Trefnydd indicated that she would consider the request. 

Wednesday

·       Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Tuesday 

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.45pm

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: Port of Holyhead (45 mins)

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: NHS Winter Pressures (45 mins)

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Offshore Wind Task and Finish Group (45 mins)

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language: Welsh language technology (45 mins) Written Statement 

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that she will pay tribute to Jenny Randerson at the start of today’s Plenary meeting and that she will also invite Jane Dodds to speak as Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats.

Following the resignation of Paul Davies as Chair of the of the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee, Business Committee agreed that the Chair of that Committee should continue to be allocated to the Conservative group. Business Committee agreed that the Llywydd would invite nominations at the start of Plenary today, with the result of any secret ballot that is required to be announced at the end of meeting. 

Business Committee also agreed to table motions to change Conservative members on a number of committees for consideration in Plenary on Tuesday.

As a result, the following additional changes to Tuesday’s agenda were agreed:  

·         Motion to elect Members to committees (5 mins)

·         Nominations for a Committee Chair (5 mins)

·         There will be no Voting Time.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.00pm

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

• Questions to the Senedd Commission (30 10 mins) 

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.20pm

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·         Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Storm Darragh (45 mins)

Business Managers also agreed to schedule the following items:

·         Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)

·         Motion to annul the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Prescription of Drugs Etc.) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024 (30 mins)

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 8.45pm

Jane Dodds followed up a query she had raised at the previous meeting regarding when an Oral Statement on the Animal Welfare Plan would be scheduled, and noted a previous indication that this would happen before the end of this year. The Trefnydd indicated that a Written Statement on the response to a public consultation will be issued before Christmas and that she would discuss the matter of an Oral Statement further with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs.

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that she will announce the new membership of the Welsh Youth Parliament at the beginning of Plenary on Tuesday. The announcement will precede FMQs and will be accompanied by visuals.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

• Motion to elect a Member to a committee (5 mins)
• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.20pm

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change to This Week’s Business:

·         Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for Delivery (45 30 mins)

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.35pm

Heledd Fychan noted that there is likely to be significant interest from Members in today's statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government on the Town centre position statement.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes to This Week’s Business:

·       Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Storm Bert (45 mins)

·       Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: Preparing for bus reform (45 mins) Postponed until 10 December

·       Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.45pm

The Llywydd indicated that she and the Deputy Presiding Officer would apply their discretion around time limits, as required, during the Statement on Storm Bert to enable Members representing areas affected by flooding to raise matters affecting their constituents.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.40pm

Opposition debates

The Llywydd asked Business Managers to remind their groups that Members will have three minutes for contributions to the 30-minute opposition debates on Wednesday. She noted that she will ensure that both debates run strictly to time so it may not be possible to accommodate all requests to speak.

Tuesday 

·       Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.35pm

Wednesday

Business Committee agreed to table motions to change Labour members on several committees, for consideration in Plenary on Wednesday.

Business Committee also agreed to a request from the Standards of Conduct Committee (under item 5.1) to schedule a motion to appoint an Acting Standards Commissioner in Plenary on Wednesday. Therefore, the following changes to Wednesday’s agenda were agreed: 

Business Committee also agreed to a request from the Standards of Conduct Committee (under item 5.1) to schedule a motion to appoint an Acting Standards Commissioner in Plenary on Wednesday. Therefore, the following changes to Wednesday’s agenda were agreed: 

• Motions to Elect Members to Committees (5 mins)
• Motion to appoint an Acting Standards Commissioner (5 mins)

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: Remembrance Withdrawn

·         Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)

·         Debate: Remembrance (60 mins)

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.20pm

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

Tuesday 

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.15pm

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

Tuesday 

Business Managers requested an urgent Oral Statement by the Welsh Government on the collision between two trains in mid Wales on Monday evening. The Trefnydd indicated that a Written Statement was being prepared and that consideration would be given to an Oral Statement in today’s Plenary meeting.

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.50pm

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 8.10pm

Tuesday 

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.00pm

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.15pm

Future Senedd Committee

Business Committee agreed that the Future Senedd Committee, if established by the Senedd on 16 October, could hold an initial meeting on the morning of Wednesday 23 October.

Business Committee also agreed in principle for the Committee to be given a permanent meeting slot within the committee timetable in the same rotation as the Finance Committee and Local Government & Housing Committee.

Tuesday 

·       There will be no Voting Time.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.45pm

Wednesday

·       Voting Time will take place before the short debate.  

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes to Tuesday’s agenda:

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Welsh-medium education through late immersion (45 mins) Postponed until 8 October 

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Tata Steel (45 mins)  

·         There will be no Voting Time.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.30pm

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place after the short debate.  

Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

Business Committee agreed to table motions to change Labour members on a number of committees for consideration in Plenary on Tuesday. Therefore, the following change to Tuesday’s agenda was agreed:

·         Motions to Elect Members to Committees (5 mins)

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.35pm

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place after the short debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.30pm

Business Committee noted that Jack Sargeant and Vikki Howells have resigned as chairs of the Petitions Committee and Standards of Conduct Committee respectively, following their appointments to ministerial posts. Business Committee agreed that the chairs of both committees should continue to be allocated to the Labour group. Business Committee agreed that the Llywydd will invite nominations for the committee chairs at the start of Tuesday’s Plenary meeting.

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·       Nominations for Committee Chairs (5 mins)

·       Questions to the Counsel General (45 mins) Moved to 1 October

·       Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)

·       Motion to approve the nomination of a Counsel General (5 mins)

·       Statement by the Minister for Social Care: The National Framework for the Commissioning of Care and Support in Wales Postponed until 24 September

·       Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language: The green economy Withdrawn

·       Statement by the First Minister: Inter-governmental relations Postponed until 24 September

·       Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities (60 mins)

·       Statement by the First Minister: Tata Steel (45 mins)

·       Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language: Public sector pay (45 mins)

·       Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Cleaning up on rivers, lakes and seas (45 mins)

·       Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Universal primary free school meals (45 mins)

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that a photographer will be present in the Siambr at the start of Tuesday’s meeting to take images of First Minister’s Questions.

·       Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.15pm

Wednesday

·       Voting Time will take place after the short debate.  

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·       Stage 3 of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill (180 120 mins)

·       Voting Time will take place before Stage 3 proceedings.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.30pm

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that a 10 minute break will be taken between Voting Time and Stage 3 proceedings.

Wednesday

·       Voting Time will take place after the short debate.  

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.40pm

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language: Tata Steel (45 mins)

·         Voting Time will take place before Stage 3 proceedings.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 8.05pm

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that a 15 minute break will be taken between Voting Time and Stage 3 proceedings. There are 53 amendments to be disposed of in 15 groups and therefore the expectation is that the Stage 3 will take between 2 and 3 hours.

The Llywydd also informed Business Managers that she has agreed for Julie James to have a proxy vote with effect from this week until 13 August. The vote will be held by Jane Hutt. The Llywydd also noted that Jack Sargeant’s proxy voting arrangement has now come to an end.

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place after the short debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.25pm

Tuesday 

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.20pm

Wednesday

·         Questions to the Senedd Commission (30 10 mins) 

·         Voting Time will take place after the short debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.25pm

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural affairs Wales' World Class Recycling (45 mins)

·         Proposal under Standing Order 12.24 to debate the following items together but with separate votes (60 mins)

o   The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill

o   The financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill Postponed until 16 July

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.20pm

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place after the short debate.  

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

The Deputy Presiding Officer informed Business Managers that live interpretation into BSL has been arranged for the debate on Mark Isherwood’s British Sign Language (BSL) (Wales) Bill. This will be available on the broadcast and visible on screens in the Siambr and the public gallery.

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office: Context for and approach to the next Spending Review period (45 mins)

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: Six Goals for Urgent and Emergency Care Two Years On (45 mins)

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that she intends to acknowledge the presence of Mme. Nathalie Roy, Présidente de l’Assemblée nationale du Québec in the public gallery at the start of Plenary.

·         There will be no Voting Time.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.30pm

Wednesday

Business Committee agreed to table motions to change Plaid Cymru members on several committees for consideration in Plenary on Wednesday:

• CYPE Committee – Cefin Campbell in place of Heledd Fychan
• LGH Committee – Sian Gwenllian in place of Luke Fletcher
• CCWLSIR Committee - Heledd Fychan in place of Llyr Gruffydd
• Wales COVID-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee – Mabon ap Gwynfor in place of Adam Price
• Petitions Committee – Luke Fletcher in place of Peredur Owen Griffiths.

Therefore, the following change to Wednesday’s agenda was agreed:

·         Motions to elect Members to committees (5 mins)

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business. 

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.50pm

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

• Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)
• Debate: The Infected Blood Inquiry Report (60 mins)
• Statement by the Minister for Social Care: Transforming Children’s Services (30 mins)
• Statement by the Minister for North Wales and Transport: Transforming Rail: Update on the delivery of the South Wales Metro and the Fleet Upgrade Programme (30 mins)
• Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)
• Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales (60 mins)

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business. 
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.40pm

Wednesday

·       Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.40pm

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that she has approved a proxy voting arrangement for Jack Sargeant due to parental leave, effective from 4 June 2024 to 28 June 2024. The proxy vote will be held by Vikki Howells.

Tuesday

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.30pm

Darren Millar asked why the Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Consultation on the School Year has been postponed from 21 May to 4 June. The Trenfydd confirmed that the Government need to take more time to consider the matter following the end of the Cooperation Agreement with Plaid Cymru.

Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Following the resignation of the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee after her appointment to a ministerial role, Business Committee agreed that the chair of that committee should continue to be allocated to the Labour group.

Business Committee also agreed that the Llywydd would invite nominations prior to First Minister’s Questions and that, should a secret ballot be required, the result would be announced at the end of today’s plenary. 

Darren Millar requested that a note be circulated on the current allocation of committee chairs to political groups. Heledd Fychan confirmed that Rhys ab Owen MS continues to be suspended from the Plaid Cymru group on a temporary basis.

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

Cooperation Agreement

Having received written confirmation from the Leader of Plaid Cymru that it has withdrawn from the Cooperation Agreement with the Welsh Government, the Llywydd confirmed that the Additional guidance on the operation of Plenary proceedings during the Cooperation Agreement no longer applies with immediate effect. Following consultation with Business Managers, the Llywydd also confirmed:

• Plaid Cymru spokespeople will be called to ask three questions during oral question sessions with immediate effect, starting with Questions to the Counsel General this afternoon.
• The Leader of Plaid Cymru and former Designated Members will be no longer be required to limit questions (tabled and supplementary) during ministerial question sessions to constituency or regional matters, and will be able to contribute to ministerial oral statements in the same way as other Members.

Business Committee agreed that the ratio of opposition debate time allocated to Plaid Cymru will correspond to the number of Members of the Plaid Cymru group and will no longer be reduced to take account of the Leader of Plaid Cymru and the number of Designated Members.

Tuesday

Darren Millar and Heledd Fychan requested an oral statement from the First Minister on his visit to Tata Steel in India. The Trefnydd indicated that a written statement had been issued and agreed to add an oral statement on the matter to today’s Plenary agenda:

·         Statement by the First Minister: Tata Steel (60 mins)

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.00pm

Wednesday

Business Committee agreed to table motions to change Labour members on several committees for consideration in Plenary on Wednesday. Therefore, the following change to Wednesday’s agenda was agreed:  

·         Motions to elect Members to committees (5 mins)

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.15pm

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·         Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.10pm

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.40pm

The Llywydd and the Trefnydd confirmed that the vote on Stage 4 of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill will take place at Voting Time.

Tuesday 

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language: Tata Steel (45 mins) 

·         Proposal under Standing Order 12.24 to debate the following items together but with separate votes (30 mins):

o   LCM on the Victims and Prisoners Bill – motion 1 – postponed until 7 May

o   LCM on the Victims and Prisoners Bill – motion 2 – postponed until 7 May

·         Stage 3 of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill (360 240 mins)

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that there will be a 10 minute break before Stage 3 proceedings commence.

• There will be no Voting Time prior to Stage 3 proceedings.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.30pm

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language: Economic Priorities Our economic future (30 45 mins)

·         Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Transport Priorities Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change (30 45 mins)

Business Committee agreed to table motions to change Labour and Conservative members on a number of committees for consideration in Plenary on Tuesday. Therefore, the following additional change to Tuesday’s agenda was agreed: 

• Motions to Elect Members to Committees (5 mins)

Heledd Fychan requested that the First Minister make an oral statement to clarify the position in relation to donations to his leadership campaign and loans made by the Development Bank of Wales. The Trefnydd acknowledged the request. 

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.05pm

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·         Questions to the Senedd Commission (30 10 mins)

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that she will announce the result of the latest Member Bill ballot at the start of Plenary on Wednesday.

Heledd Fychan questioned why the debate on the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee report on the performance of Dŵr Cymru is scheduled for 30 minutes, instead of the usual 60 minutes. The Llywydd confirmed that this was at the request of the Committee but that she would consider extending the debate if there is a high number of speaking requests.

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.20pm

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

• Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins) 
• Motion to approve the nomination of a Counsel General (5 mins) 
• Nominations for committee chairs (5 mins)
• Statement by the First Minister: Delivering Wales' priorities (45 mins) 
• Statement by the Minister for Social Care: The Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill (60 mins) Postponed until 21 May

Following the resignation of the chairs of the Children, Young People and Education Committee and the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee after their appointment to Ministerial roles, Business Committee agreed that the chairs of those committees should continue to be allocated to the Labour group. Business Committee agreed that nominations would be invited following First Minister’s Questions today with the result of any ballots required announced prior to Voting Time.

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.20pm

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·       Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office Minister for Finance and Local Government (45 mins)

·       Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd (45 mins)

·       Motion to elect a Member to a committee (5 mins)

·       Motion to appoint a Member to the Senedd Commission (5 mins)

Business Committee agreed to table a motion to appoint Jane Hutt as a member of Business Committee in place of Lesley Griffiths.

Following his resignation, Business Committee confirmed that the Labour group should be invited to propose a Member to replace Ken Skates on the Senedd Commission and for a motion to be tabled for consideration on Wednesday.

The Llywydd reminded Business Managers of the timings for speaking contributions during the 30 minute opposition debates scheduled on Wednesday.

·       Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·       Statement by the First Minister: Resignation Statement (30 mins)

·       Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: The Flood Investment Programme 2024/25 (30 mins) - to be issued as a written statement

·       Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Services: Rebalancing care and support (30 mins) - to be issued as a written statement

·       Motion to Suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)

·       Proposal under Standing Order 12.24 to debate the following items together but with separate votes (5 mins):

o   LCM on the Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill – motion 1

o   LCM on the Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill – motion 2

·       Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.50pm

The Deputy Presiding Officer informed Business Managers that he intends to call party leaders and a representative of the Labour group to speak during the First Minister’s resignation statement, and that the First Minister will be called to respond once, following those contributions.

Heledd Fychan expressed disappointment on behalf of the Plaid Cymru group that the statement on Rebalancing care and support will now be issued as a written statement.

Wednesday

The Deputy Presiding Officer informed Business Managers that once notification has been received that the First Minister’s resignation has been accepted by His Majesty, the following item will be added to Wednesday’s agenda as the first item of business: Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8

The Deputy Presiding Officer informed Business Managers that requests have been approved for various media activity to take place in and around the Siambr over the next two days.

·       Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

Business Committee noted the paper and agreed guidance to be issued to Members on the procedure for nominating a new First Minister.

 Tuesday

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.30pm

Wednesday

·         There will be no Voting Time.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

Heledd Fychan requested a Government statement this week on the situation in Hirwaun where a number of residents have been advised to evacuate their properties due to RAAC being found. The Trefnydd indicated that consideration would be given to providing a statement.

The Llywydd informed Business Managers that she will announce that the final Member Bill ballot of this Senedd will be held on 24 April at the start of Wednesday’s Plenary meeting.

Business Committee considered and noted a paper outlining the procedures for Stage 2 proceedings on the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill.

The Llywydd proposed that a break of approximately 30 minutes be taken between the end of Plenary and the start of the Committee proceedings, which was agreed by Business Managers. The Committee agreed a rough cut-off time for proceedings on Tuesday evening of 21.00.

Business Committee agreed that Plenary would begin at 13.00 on Tuesday and that further consideration will be given to whether an earlier start to proceedings (at 12.30 or 13.00) is required on Wednesday, following the conclusion of tonight’s proceedings.

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·       Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Second Homes and Affordability (30 mins) Postponed until 12 March

·       Voting Time will take place as the last item of business

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.00pm

Wednesday

Business Committee received a briefing on security arrangements relating to the anticipated protest on Wednesday and the prospect of disruption, including to travel. The Trefnydd and Jane Dodds registered their concern with Senedd business and events continuing in person considering the size of the protest anticipated and raised the prospect of attendance on the Senedd Estate being kept to a minimum with proceedings being held online if required. 

·       Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

·         Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Special measures at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board – one year on (45 mins) 

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm

The Deputy Presiding Officer informed Business Managers that immediately following Plenary, the Committee of the Whole Senedd will convene briefly to consider a motion to agree the Order of Consideration for Stage 2 proceedings on the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill.

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·       Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service review of culture and values – next steps (45 mins)

·       The Special School Residential Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) 2024 (5 mins) Postponed

·       Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)

·       Debate: The steel industry in Wales (60 mins)

·       Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 8.20pm

Wednesday

·       Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Tuesday

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.15pm.

Darren Millar and Heledd Fychan requested an oral statement on Gilestone Farm following the written statement issued on 29 January. The Trefnydd indicated that the Government would consider the request.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·         Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee’s Annual Report on International Relations 2022-23 (60 mins) Postponed until 28 February

·         Debate on Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee report: Challenges facing the creative industry workforce in Wales (60 min) Re-scheduled from 24 January

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.50pm.

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·         Statement by the Minister for Economy: Tata Steel (45 mins)

·         Statement by the Minister for Economy: The economy of the Heads of the Valleys (30 mins) Postponed

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.45pm.

Wednesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers that the Minister for Finance and Local Government is unable to respond to the Welsh Conservative debate on local government funding as she will be travelling to an interministerial meeting in Scotland. The Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip will respond to the debate in her place. 

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

This Week’s Business

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

·       Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Escalation and intervention arrangements (30 mins) Postponed until 23 January 

·       Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Winter pressures in healthcare (45 mins) 

·       Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.20pm.

Wednesday

·       Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.40pm.

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following additions:

·         Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service review of culture and values (30 mins)

·         Statement by the Minister for Economy: The compound semiconductor industry (30 mins)

·         Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism: Statutory registration and licensing of visitor accommodation (30 mins)

·         There will be no Voting Time.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.45pm.

Wednesday

·         Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes:

• Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Escalation and Intervention Arrangements for Maternity and Neonatal Services in Swansea Bay University Health Board (30 mins)
• Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Update on ‘More than just words 2022-27’ (30 mins) Withdrawn
• Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Update on the establishment of the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research and publication of the Welsh Ministers’ statement of priorities (30 mins) Withdrawn
• The Plant Health etc. (Miscellaneous Fees) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2023 (15 10 mins)

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.25pm.

Wednesday

Business Committee agreed to table a motion to propose that the Senedd elects Samuel Kurtz as a member of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee in place of James Evans. The Llywydd drew attention to this and the following changes to Wednesday’s meeting: 

·         Questions to the Senedd Commission (30 15 mins)

·         Motion to elect a Member to a Committee (5 mins)

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.25pm.

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

• Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill - Withdrawn

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.30pm.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following change:

• The Plant Health etc. (Miscellaneous Fees) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2023 (10 5 mins) Postponed until 12 December

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.30pm.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.40pm.

Tuesday

·         Voting Time will take place ahead of Stage 3 proceedings

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.25pm.

The Llywydd confirmed that there will not be a break prior to Stage 3 proceedings.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.40pm.

Tuesday

The Trefnydd drew Business Managers attention to the following changes:

• Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Primary Care (30 mins) Withdrawn  
• Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins) 
• The Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023 (15 mins) 

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business. 

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.40pm.

Heledd Fychan asked whether the Government would be making a statement on the current closure of the A470 in Talerddig. The Trefnydd informed Business Managers that a statement would not be brought forward today. 

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.40pm.

The Trefnydd drew Business Managers’ attention to the following changes:

·         Statement by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change: Bus Reform (30 mins) To be issued as a Written Statement

·         Statement by the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Well-being: Update on the Dementia Action Plan (30 mins) Postponed

·         Statement by the Minister for Economy - Investment Zones (30 mins)

·         Statement by the Minister for Economy: Recognising the contribution events make to Wales (30 mins) Postponed

·         Statement by the Minister for Economy – Tata Steel (30 mins)

·         Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)

·         Debate: Remembrance (60 mins)

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business. 

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.05pm.

Heledd Fychan asked when the postponed oral statements on the ‘Dementia Action Plan’ and the ‘contribution events make to Wales’ will take place. The Trefnydd confirmed that they will be rescheduled in the new year.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Tuesday

The Trefnydd drew Business Managers’ attention to the following change:

Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Water Quality (30 mins) Postponed until 12 December

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business. 

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.40pm.

Russell George requested an oral statement from the Government today on the flooding seen in parts of Wales over the weekend. The Trefnydd indicated that she would give the matter consideration. 

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Tuesday

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business. 

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.45pm.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.40pm.

Heledd Fychan asked whether consideration was being given to a statement on reporting of A&E waiting time figures, following concerns raised by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. The Trefnydd indicated that officials were considering the claims made and that she would be discussing the matter further with the Minister for Health and Social Services. 

Tuesday

·         Voting Time will take place before Stage 3 proceedings. 

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.15pm.

The Llywydd informed Business Committee of her intention to make a brief statement and invite the Senedd to hold a moment of reflection for those affected by the conflict in Israel and Palestine. Business Committee agreed that the Llywydd would also call Party Leaders to make brief statements.

Wednesday

At the request of the Government, Business Committee agreed that the opposition debates be re-ordered to facilitate the Deputy Minister for Mental Health & Wellbeing to respond to the Welsh Conservatives debate on mental health, as reflected below:

• Plaid Cymru debate: HS2 consequential funding (60 mins) re-ordered to item 7
• Welsh Conservatives debate: Mental health (60 mins) re-ordered to item 8

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

The Llywydd asked Business Managers to remind members of their groups that they should not arrive late for items they wish to contribute to and stated that she and the DPO intend to take a firm line on not calling Members in such circumstances in the future. The Llywydd also asked Business Managers to remind Members of the expectation that they do not leave the Siambr during items on which they have contributed.

Tuesday

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.15pm.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following addition to Tuesday’s agenda:

• Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Net Zero Commitments (45 mins)

·         There will be no Voting Time.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.45pm.

The Llywydd notified Business Managers that she has agreed for a photographer to be able to access the Siambr on a regular basis over the next few weeks in order to build a more comprehensive library of images which can be utilised for both corporate communications as well as by Members themselves.

Wednesday

The Llywydd asked Business Managers to remind their Members that timings for contributions are restricted during 30-minute opposition debates. The Llywydd also stated that she will call speakers in such a way as to ensure that a balance of views is able to be expressed during the debates.

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.45pm.

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes to Tuesday’s agenda:

• Statement by the Minister for Economy: The Steel Industry (30 mins)
• Statement by the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip: Update on Nation of Sanctuary (30 mins)

The Llywydd noted that the statement on The Steel Industry would likely generate significant interest from Members and that the indicative timing was unlikely to be sufficient. The Trefnydd indicated that she would consider extending the timing with the Minister for Economy.

·         Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·         Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.15pm.

Wednesday

The Trefnydd thanked Business Managers for agreeing to re-order this week’s opposition debates in order to facilitate the Minister for Finance and Local Government to respond to the Conservative debate.

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.40pm.

Tuesday

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers of the following changes to Tuesday’s agenda:

·       Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Education update on RAAC (30 mins)

·       Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Independent Review and Natural Resources Wales reports into flooding 2020-21 (30 45 mins)

·       Statement by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change: 20mph default speed limit on restricted roads (45 mins)

·       Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)

·       LCM on the Energy Bill (30 mins)

·       Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)

·       LCM on the Non-Domestic Ratings Bill (15 mins)

·       Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)

·       Debate on the General Principles of the Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill (60 mins)

Darren Millar and Heledd Fychan requested an update on RAAC in other types of building. The Trefnydd indicated that she would consider further written or oral statements.

·       Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.

·       Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.00pm.

Wednesday

The Llywydd informed Business Managers of a minor change to Wednesday’s agenda:

• Debate on petition P-06-1337 Sycharth, the home of Owain Glyndŵr,
• should be bought to safeguard the site for future generations (30 mins) re-ordered to item 6
• Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee report: Unsustainable debt fuelled by the rising cost of living (60 mins) re-ordered to item 7

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Tuesday

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 5.45pm.

Heledd Fychan requested Government statements on the School Essentials Grant and the School Holiday Enrichment Programme prior to summer recess. The Trefnydd indicated that she would raise this with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language and that updates would likely be provided in the form of written statements.

Wednesday

Business Committee agreed to table a motion to propose that the Senedd elect Buffy Williams as a member of the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee in place of Sarah Murphy. The Llywydd drew attention to this and the following additions to Wednesday’s meeting:

• Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)

• Motion to amend Standing Orders: Wales Covid-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee (5 mins)
• Motion to elect a Member to a committee (5 mins)
• Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins)
• Motion under Standing Order 16.3 to establish a committee: Reform Bill Committee (5 mins)

Business Committee agreed that the Llywydd will invite nominations for the Chair of the Reform Bill Committee from the Labour group at Wednesday’s meeting.

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 8.00pm.

Tuesday

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.35pm.

The Trefnydd informed Business Managers that she will answer FMQs today in place of the First Minister.  

Business Committee agreed to propose that the Senedd elects the following Members to committees, and for the motions to be considered following the Business Statement and Announcement:

-          Mabon ap Gwynfor to replace Rhun ap Iorwerth on the Health and Social Care Committee

-          Heledd Fychan to replace Sioned Williams on the Children, Young People & Education Committee

-          Luke Fletcher to replace Mabon ap Gwynfor on the Local Government and Housing Committee

-          Llyr Gruffydd to replace Heledd Fychan on the Culture, Communication, Welsh Language, Sport & International Relations Committee

-          Adam Price to replace Peredur Owen Griffiths on the Legislation, Justice & Constitution Committee

-          Peredur Owen Griffiths to replace Luke Fletcher on the Petitions Committee

-          Adam Price to replace Mabon ap Gwynfor on the Public Accounts Committee

Wednesday

The Llywydd drew attention to the following change:

• Motion to note the annual report on the Senedd Commission's Official Languages Scheme for 2022 – 23 (30 mins) Postponed until 20 September

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.10pm.

Tuesday

The Trefnydd drew Business Managers’ attention to the following changes: 

• Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Government Response to the ‘Developing the UK Emissions Trading Scheme’ Consultation (30 mins) Postponed until 4 July 
• Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Signification of His Majesty’s Consent (5 mins) 

• Voting Time will take place as the last item of business.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 6.55pm.

Wednesday

• Voting Time will take place before the Short Debate.
• Plenary is unlikely to run past 7.40pm.