Agenda and minutes

This meeting was held in a hybrid format, with some Members in Siambr Hywel, Tŷ Hywel and others joining by video-conference.

The Presiding Officer will call party spokespeople to ask questions without notice to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 2. 

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The item started at 13.30

The first 8 questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the Cabinet Secretary after question 2.

The Presiding Officer will call party spokespeople to ask questions without notice to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 2. 

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The item started at 14.24

Questions 1-5 and 7-9 were asked. Question 6 was withdrawn. The Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary after question 2.

To ask the Counsel General and Minister for Delivery

Tom Giffard (South Wales West): Will the Counsel General make a statement on the constitutional implications to Wales of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, given the result of the recent vote in Westminster which has seen the Senedd lose a veto over whether the law comes into force in Wales?

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales

Gareth Davies (Vale of Clwyd): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement in response to the major fire in the Conwy Tunnel in north Wales?

The item started at 15.19

Answered by the Counsel General and Minister for Delivery

Tom Giffard (South Wales West): Will the Counsel General make a statement on the constitutional implications to Wales of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, given the result of the recent vote in Westminster which has seen the Senedd lose a veto over whether the law comes into force in Wales?

Answered by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales

Gareth Davies (Vale of Clwyd): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement in response to the major fire in the Conwy Tunnel in north Wales?

No 90 Second Statements were accepted

Withdrawn

This item was withdrawn

NNDM8937 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Orders 33.6 and 33.8:

Suspends that part of Standing Order 11.16 that requires the weekly announcement under Standing Order 11.11 to constitute the timetable for business in Plenary for the following week, to allow NDM8916 to be considered in Plenary on Wednesday, 25 June 2025.

The item started at 15.50

NNDM8937 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Orders 33.6 and 33.8:

Suspends that part of Standing Order 11.16 that requires the weekly announcement under Standing Order 11.11 to constitute the timetable for business in Plenary for the following week, to allow NDM8916 to be considered in Plenary on Wednesday, 25 June 2025.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NNDM8916 Mabon ap Gwynfor (Dwyfor Meirionnydd)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes the crucial role that allied health professionals (AHP) play in maintaining a healthy population allowing people to be socially and economically active.

2. Expresses concern at:

a) workforce shortages in the allied health professions;

b) the ageing profile of the AHP workforce; and

c) the growing population need to access AHP support.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) develop a long-term workforce strategy for AHPs;

b) increase student placements for AHP; and

c) increase routes to qualifications in Wales in order to meet growing demand.

Co-submitters

Jane Dodds (Mid and West Wales)

James Evans MS (Brecon and Radnorshire)

The item started at 15.50

Voting on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

NNDM8916 Mabon ap Gwynfor (Dwyfor Meirionnydd)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes the crucial role that allied health professionals (AHP) play in maintaining a healthy population allowing people to be socially and economically active.

2. Expresses concern at:

a) workforce shortages in the allied health professions;

b) the ageing profile of the AHP workforce; and

c) the growing population need to access AHP support.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) develop a long-term workforce strategy for AHPs;

b) increase student placements for AHP; and

c) increase routes to qualifications in Wales in order to meet growing demand.

Co-submitters

Jane Dodds (Mid and West Wales)

James Evans MS (Brecon and Radnorshire)

The result was as follows:

The motion was agreed.

NDM8935 Mark Isherwood (North Wales)

To propose that the Senedd:

Notes the report and supplementary report of the Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee on Public Appointments which were laid in the Table Office on 27 March 2025.

Note: The response of the Welsh Government was laid in the Table Office on 18 June 2025. 

The item started at 16.43

NDM8935 Mark Isherwood (North Wales)

To propose that the Senedd:

Notes the report and supplementary report of the Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee on Public Appointments which were laid in the Table Office on 27 March 2025.

Note: The response of the Welsh Government was laid in the Table Office on 18 June 2025. 

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM8938 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Believes the current funding model for Wales, based on the Barnett Formula, is outdated and unfair.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to make representations to the UK Government to replace the Barnett Formula with a new, fair funding settlement for Wales.

The following amendment was tabled:

Amendment 1 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)  

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to initiate a review of Wales's fiscal framework.

The item started at 17.29

NDM8938 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Believes the current funding model for Wales, based on the Barnett Formula, is outdated and unfair.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to make representations to the UK Government to replace the Barnett Formula with a new, fair funding settlement for Wales.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

The item started at 18.26

NDM8936 Altaf Hussain (South Wales West) 
Parity of access and esteem for addiction-related services in Wales

The item started at 18.28

NDM8936 Altaf Hussain (South Wales West) 
Parity of access and esteem for addiction-related services in Wales