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Transcript: Transcript for 27/01/2021 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd
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This meeting was held in
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales The
Presiding Officer will call party spokespeople to ask questions without notice
after Question 2. Supporting documents: Minutes: The item started at 13.30 The first 8 questions were asked. Questions 4 was
answered by the Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport. The Presiding
Officer invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the Minister after question
2. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for European Transition (in respect of his European Transition responsibilities) The
Presiding Officer will call party spokespeople to ask questions without notice
after Question 2. Minutes: The item started at 14.26 The first 7 questions were asked. Question 8 was
withdrawn. In accordance with Standing Order
12.18, at 14.29 the proceedings were suspended until 14.38. |
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(20 mins) |
Topical Questions [To ask the First Minister] Dai
Lloyd (South Wales West):
Will the First Minister make a statement on the
number of COVID-19 cases at the DVLA in Swansea? [To be answered by the
Minister for Housing and Local Government] David
Rees (Aberavon):
What actions is the Welsh Government taking to
support residents who were evacuated from their homes in Skewen following
flooding caused by water emanating from old mine workings? Minutes: The item started at 15.22 To the First Minister: Dai
Lloyd (South Wales West): Will the First Minister make a statement on the
number of COVID-19 cases at the DVLA in Swansea? To
the Minister for Housing and Local Government: David
Rees (Aberavon): What
actions is the Welsh Government taking to support residents who were evacuated
from their homes in Skewen following flooding caused by water emanating from
old mine workings? |
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(5 mins) |
90 Second Statements Minutes: The item started at 15.44 David Melding made a statement on – Holocaust Memorial
Day |
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(15 mins) |
Appointment of an Acting Public Services Ombudsman for Wales NDM7559 John Griffiths (Newport East) To propose that the
Senedd in accordance with paragraph 4 (1) of Schedule 1 to the Public Services
Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019 and Standing Order 10.5 nominates Nick Bennett for
appointment by Her Majesty as Acting Public Services Ombudsman for Wales for a
term starting on 1 August 2021 and ending on 31 March 2022. Supporting
documents Minutes: The item
started at 15.46 Voting on the motion under this item
was deferred until Voting Time. NDM7559 John Griffiths (Newport East) To propose that the Senedd in accordance with paragraph 4 (1) of
Schedule 1 to the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2019 and Standing Order
10.5 nominates Nick Bennett for appointment by Her Majesty as Acting Public
Services Ombudsman for Wales for a term starting on 1 August 2021 and ending on
31 March 2022. The result was as follows:
The motion was agreed. |
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(30 mins) |
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) – Care and support for stroke survivors NDM7463 Dai Lloyd (South Wales West) To propose that the
Senedd: 1. Notes the publication
of research by the Stroke Association into the experiences of stroke survivors
during the COVID-19 pandemic, which found that stroke survivors and carers are
struggling to access the services and support they need. 2. Notes that
admissions at acute stroke units in Wales fell 12 per cent between April and
June 2020 compared to 2019. 3. Believes that
despite the COVID-19 pandemic, stroke survivors should be able to continue to
access the acute care, rehabilitation, mental health treatment and support they
need to make the best possible recovery. 4. Calls on the
Welsh Government to ensure local health boards in Wales continue their work to
improve stroke care in Wales and do not allow COVID-19 to delay much needed
structural changes. 5. Calls on the
Welsh Government to publish a new national plan for stroke services upon the
expiration of the current Stroke Delivery Plan to ensure care for those
affected by stroke is strengthened throughout Wales in the future. Stroke Delivery Plan
2017-2020 Co-submitters Supporters Minutes: The item
started at 15.49 Voting on the motion under this item
was deferred until Voting Time. NDM7463 Dai Lloyd (South Wales West) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Notes the publication of research by the Stroke Association into the
experiences of stroke survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic, which found that
stroke survivors and carers are struggling to access the services and support
they need. 2. Notes that admissions at acute stroke units in Wales fell 13 per cent
between April and June this year compared to last year. 3. Believes that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, stroke survivors should
be able to continue to access the acute care, rehabilitation, mental health
treatment and support they need to make the best possible recovery. 4. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure local health boards in Wales
continue their work to improve stroke care in Wales and do not allow COVID-19
to delay much needed structural changes. 5. Calls on the Welsh Government to publish a new national plan for
stroke services upon the expiration of the current Stroke Delivery Plan to
ensure care for those affected by stroke is strengthened throughout Wales in
the future. Stroke Delivery Plan 2017-2020 Co-Submitters Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central) Adam Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) Neil Hamilton (Mid and West Wales) Supporters Caroline Jones (South Wales West) Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central) The result was as follows:
The motion was agreed. |
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(30 mins) |
Welsh Conservatives debate – The supply and rollout of COVID-19 vaccines NDM7562 Darren Millar (Clwyd West) To propose that the
Senedd: 1. Welcomes the
swift action taken by the UK Conservative Government in securing access to 367
million vaccine doses and ensuring the UK was the first country in the world to
authorise a vaccine. 2. Recognises the
significant supply of vaccines provided by the UK Conservative Government to
all home nations. 3. Regrets the slow
start to the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in Wales. 4. Calls on the
Welsh Government to implement a five-point plan to guarantee the success of the
vaccination programme, which includes: a) appointing a
Welsh Government vaccines minister; b) cutting red tape
to enable pharmacies and retired or former health professionals to administer
the vaccines; c) setting clear
targets and publishing detailed daily information to ensure the vaccination
programme is on track in all parts of Wales; d) mobilising a
'volunteer army' to support the Welsh NHS in the delivery of the vaccination
programme; and e) introducing 24/7
vaccinations at centres across the country. The following amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1. Rebecca Evans
(Gower) Delete all
and replace with: To propose
that the Senedd: 1. Welcomes
the swift action taken by the independent regulator, the MHRA, ensuring the UK
was the first country in the world to authorise a vaccine. 2. Notes the
action taken by the UK Government on behalf of the 4 nations to secure vaccine
supplies. 3. Notes
that roll-out across Wales and the rest of the UK is dependent on security of
supply from the manufacturers. 4. Notes
that delays in supply of OAZ have a direct impact on roll out in primary care. 5. Notes the
Welsh Government strategy to deliver the following 3 key milestones: a) by
mid-February – all care home residents and staff; frontline health and social
care staff; everyone over 70 and everyone who is clinically extremely
vulnerable will have been offered vaccination; b) by the
spring – vaccination will have been
offered to all the other phase one priority groups. This is everyone over 50
and everyone who is at-risk because they have an underlying health condition; c) by the
autumn – vaccination will have been offered to all other eligible adults in
Wales, in line with any guidance issued by the Joint Committee on Vaccination
and Immunisation (JCVI). In accordance with Standing Order 12.23 (iii), amendment 2 tabled to the motion was not selected. Minutes: The item started at 16.15 Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred
until Voting Time. A vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM7562 Darren Millar (Clwyd West) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Welcomes the swift action taken by the UK Conservative Government in
securing access to 367 million vaccine doses and ensuring the UK was the first
country in the world to authorise a vaccine. 2. Recognises the significant supply of vaccines provided by the UK
Conservative Government to all home nations. 3. Regrets the slow start to the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in Wales. 4. Calls on the Welsh Government to implement a five-point plan to
guarantee the success of the vaccination programme, which includes: a) appointing a Welsh Government vaccines minister; b) cutting red tape to enable pharmacies and retired or former health
professionals to administer the vaccines; c) setting clear targets and publishing detailed daily information to
ensure the vaccination programme is on track in all parts of Wales; d) mobilising a 'volunteer army' to support the Welsh NHS in the
delivery of the vaccination programme; and e) introducing 24/7 vaccinations at centres across the country.
The motion without amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Rebecca Evans (Gower) Delete all and replace with: 1. Welcomes the swift action taken by the independent regulator, the
MHRA, ensuring the UK was the first country in the world to authorise a
vaccine. 2. Notes the action taken by the UK Government on behalf of the 4
nations to secure vaccine supplies. 3. Notes that roll-out across Wales and the rest of the UK is dependent
on security of supply from the manufacturers. 4. Notes that delays in supply of OAZ have a direct impact on roll out
in primary care. 5. Notes the Welsh Government strategy to deliver the following 3 key
milestones: a) by mid-February – all care home residents and staff; frontline health
and social care staff; everyone over 70 and everyone who is clinically
extremely vulnerable will have been offered vaccination; b) by the spring – vaccination will have been offered to all the
other phase one priority groups. This is everyone over 50 and everyone who is
at-risk because they have an underlying health condition; c) by the autumn – vaccination will have been offered to all other
eligible adults in Wales, in line with any guidance issued by the Joint
Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). A vote was taken on amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM7562 Darren Millar (Clwyd West) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Welcomes the swift action taken by the independent regulator,
the MHRA, ensuring the UK was the first country in the world to authorise a
vaccine. 2. Notes the action taken by the UK Government on behalf of the 4
nations to secure vaccine supplies. 3. Notes that roll-out across Wales and the rest of the UK is
dependent on security of supply from the manufacturers. 4. Notes that delays in supply of OAZ have a direct impact on roll
out in primary care. 5. Notes the Welsh Government strategy to deliver the following 3
key milestones: a) by mid-February – all care home residents and staff; frontline
health and social care staff; everyone over 70 and everyone who is clinically
extremely vulnerable will have been offered vaccination; b) by the spring –
vaccination will have been offered to all the other phase one priority groups.
This is everyone over 50 and everyone who is at-risk because they have an
underlying health condition; c) by the autumn – vaccination will have been offered to all other
eligible adults in Wales, in line with any guidance issued by the Joint
Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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Plaid Cymru debate – Flooding in Rhondda Cynon Taf NDM7561 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon) To propose that the
Senedd: Calls on the Welsh Government
to establish an independent inquiry into flooding in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The following amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1. Darren Millar
(Clwyd West) Delete all
and replace with: To propose
that the Senedd: Calls on the
Welsh Government to protect communities in Rhondda Cynon Taf and across Wales
from flooding, by: a)
establishing a Welsh flood agency to co-ordinate flood risk management and the
response to flooding events; b)
designating blue belts to restrict unnecessary development in areas of
significant flood risk; c)
increasing investment in flood defences and flood risk management; d)
facilitating independent inquiries into significant flooding events to ensure
learning; e) ensuring
that funding is immediately available to councils, emergency services and
Natural Resources Wales to get through the initial clean-up stage effectively;
and f) working
with the insurance industry to ensure that homes and businesses can access
affordable flood-related insurance. [If
amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be de-selected] Amendment 2.
Rebecca Evans (Gower) Delete all
and replace with: To propose
the Senedd: 1. Calls on
the Welsh Government to: a) commend
the work of the emergency responders, flood risk management authorities and all
those who helped in the response to intense flooding events in 2020 and 2021 in
Rhondda Cynon Taff and across Wales; b) ensure
all independent flood investigations are subject to scrutiny by the public and
independent experts so the full facts are available and can be acted upon; c) continue
to support our Risk Management Authorities in Rhondda Cynon Taff and across
Wales to ensure defences remain operational and help those homeowners who have
been affected by the impacts of flooding whilst coping with the coronavirus
pandemic; and d) support
the measures in our new National Strategy for flood and coastal risk to ensure
we increase the resilience of our communities to the increasingly severe risks
from the changing climate. Minutes: The item started at 17.52 Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred
until Voting Time. A vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM7561 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon) To propose that the Senedd: Calls on the Welsh Government to establish an
independent inquiry into flooding in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The motion without amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Darren Millar (Clwyd West) Delete all and replace
with: To propose that the Senedd: Calls on the Welsh Government to
protect communities in Rhondda Cynon Taf and across Wales from flooding,
by: a) establishing a Welsh flood agency to
co-ordinate flood risk management and the response to flooding events; b) designating blue belts to restrict
unnecessary development in areas of significant flood risk; c) increasing investment in flood
defences and flood risk management; d) facilitating independent inquiries
into significant flooding events to ensure learning; e) ensuring that funding is immediately
available to councils, emergency services and Natural Resources Wales to get
through the initial clean-up stage effectively; and f) working with the insurance industry
to ensure that homes and businesses can access affordable flood-related
insurance. A vote was taken on amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was not agreed. Amendment 2. Rebecca Evans (Gower) Delete all and replace with: 1. Calls on the Welsh Government to: a) commend the work of the emergency responders, flood risk management
authorities and all those who helped in the response to intense flooding events
in 2020 and 2021 in Rhondda Cynon Taff and across Wales; b) ensure all independent flood investigations are subject to scrutiny
by the public and independent experts so the full facts are available and can
be acted upon; c) continue to support our Risk Management Authorities in Rhondda Cynon
Taff and across Wales to ensure defences remain operational and help those
homeowners who have been affected by the impacts of flooding whilst coping with
the coronavirus pandemic; and d) support the measures in our new National Strategy for flood and
coastal risk to ensure we increase the resilience of our communities to the
increasingly severe risks from the changing climate. A vote was taken on amendment 2:
Amendment 2 was agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM7561 Sian
Gwenllian (Arfon) To propose the Senedd: 1. Calls on the Welsh Government to: a) commend the work of the emergency responders, flood risk
management authorities and all those who helped in the response to intense
flooding events in 2020 and 2021 in Rhondda Cynon Taff and across Wales; b) ensure all independent flood investigations are subject to
scrutiny by the public and independent experts so the full facts are available
and can be acted upon; c) continue to support our Risk Management Authorities in Rhondda
Cynon Taff and across Wales to ensure defences remain operational and help
those homeowners who have been affected by the impacts of flooding whilst
coping with the coronavirus pandemic; and d) support the measures in our new National Strategy for flood and
coastal risk to ensure we increase the resilience of our communities to the
increasingly severe risks from the changing climate.
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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Voting Time Minutes: In
accordance with Standing Order 12.18, at 17.23 proceedings were suspended to
allow a technical break before voting time. The item started at
17.28 |
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(30 mins) |
Short Debate NDM7560 Laura Anne Jones (South Wales East) Making a pitch for the future: the benefits of artificial grass sports pitches in Wales. Minutes: The item started at
17.34 NDM7560 Laura Anne Jones (South
Wales East) Making a pitch for the future: the benefits of artificial grass sports pitches in Wales. |
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