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 leaders to ask questions without notice to the First Minister after Question 2.

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The item started at 13.30

The first 8 questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited party leaders to ask questions to the First Minister after question 2.

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

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The item started at 14.28

Questions 1 to 2 and 4 to 5 were asked. Question 3 was not asked. The Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the Counsel General after question 2.

View Business Statement and Announcement

The item started at 14.56

The item started at 15.18

The item started at 15.57

NDM9036 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Recognises the enduring importance of the Remembrance period to families and communities in Wales and this year the commemoration of the VE and VJ day 80th anniversaries.

2. Pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of individuals from across Wales who now serve or have served in our armed forces.

3. Acknowledges the tireless work of organisations, individuals and volunteers who support our armed forces community and veterans across Wales.

4. Supports the need to endeavour to reach a peaceful solution to every conflict and bring an end to war, noting today’s uncertain world.

5. Remembers all who have lost their lives in wars and conflict, including civil casualties.

Co-submitters

Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

Jane Dodds (Mid and West Wales)

The item started at 16.39

NDM9036 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Recognises the enduring importance of the Remembrance period to families and communities in Wales and this year the commemoration of the VE and VJ day 80th anniversaries.

2. Pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of individuals from across Wales who now serve or have served in our armed forces.

3. Acknowledges the tireless work of organisations, individuals and volunteers who support our armed forces community and veterans across Wales.

4. Supports the need to endeavour to reach a peaceful solution to every conflict and bring an end to war, noting today’s uncertain world.

5. Remembers all who have lost their lives in wars and conflict, including civil casualties.

Co-submitters

Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

Jane Dodds (Mid and West Wales)

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

The proposal under Standing Order 12.24 to debate items 7-8 together but with separate votes was agreed.  

NDM9038 Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore)

To propose that Senedd Cymru in accordance with Standing Order 26.11:

Agrees to the general principles of the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill.

The Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 2 June 2025; the report of the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 24 October 2025.

Supporting documents:

Report of the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee

Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

The item started at 17.23 

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

NDM9038 Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore) 

To propose that Senedd Cymru in accordance with Standing Order 26.11: 

Agrees to the general principles of the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill. 

The Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 2 June 2025; the report of the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee on the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 24 October 2025. 

The result was as follows: 

The motion was agreed. 

NDM9039 Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore)

To propose that Senedd Cymru, for the purposes of any provisions resulting from the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill, agrees to any increase in expenditure of a kind referred to in Standing Order 26.69, arising in consequence of the Bill.

Supporting documents:

Report of the Finance Committee

Government response to the Finance Committee report

The item started at 17.23 

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

NDM9039 Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore) 

To propose that Senedd Cymru, for the purposes of any provisions resulting from the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill, agrees to any increase in expenditure of a kind referred to in Standing Order 26.69, arising in consequence of the Bill. 

The result was as follows: 

The motion was agreed. 

In accordance with Standing Order 12.44, at 18.31 the bell was rung and the meeting suspended until Voting Time. 

The item started at 18.36