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 Llywydd expressed condolences on behalf of the Senedd to the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting.

The Presiding Officer will call party leaders to ask questions without notice to the First Minister after Question 2.

View Questions

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.

View Business Statement and Announcement

The item started at 14.27

The item started at 15.00

NDM9084 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5, approves that the draft The Procurement Act 2023 (Specified International Agreements) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2025 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 18 November 2025.

Supporting documents:

Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Government response to the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee report

The item started at 15.26

NDM9084 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5, approves that the draft The Procurement Act 2023 (Specified International Agreements) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2025 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 18 November 2025.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM9085 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5, approves that the draft The Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (Wales) Regulations 2025 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 9 December 2025.

Supporting documents:

Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

The item started at 15.30

NDM9085 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5, approves that the draft The Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (Wales) Regulations 2025 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 9 December 2025.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Proposal under Standing Order 12.24 to debate items 6-7 together but with separate votes was agreed.

NDM9081 Julie James (Swansea West)

To propose that Senedd Cymru, in accordance with Standing Order 26C.18:
 
Agrees that the Planning (Wales) Bill should proceed as a Consolidation Bill.

The Planning (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 15 September 2025; the report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee on the Planning (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 28 November 2025.

Supporting documents:

Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

The item started at 15.36 

NDM9081 Julie James (Swansea West) 

To propose that Senedd Cymru, in accordance with Standing Order 26C.18:  
Agrees that the Planning (Wales) Bill should proceed as a Consolidation Bill. The Planning (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 15 September 2025; the report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee on the Planning (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 28 November 2025. 

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

NDM9082 Julie James (Swansea West)

To propose that Senedd Cymru, in accordance with Standing Order 26C.18:
 
Agrees that the Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Bill should proceed as a Consolidation Bill.

The Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 15 September 2025; the report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee on the Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 28 November 2025.

Supporting documents:

Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

The item started at 15.36 

NDM9082 Julie James (Swansea West) 

To propose that Senedd Cymru, in accordance with Standing Order 26C.18:  
Agrees that the Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Bill should proceed as a Consolidation Bill. 

The Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 15 September 2025; the report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee on the Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 28 November 2025. 

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

NDM9086 Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore)

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

Agrees to the general principles of the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill.

The Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 29 September 2025; the report of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee on the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 5 December 2025.

Supporting documents:

Report of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee

Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

The item started at 15.56

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

NDM9086 Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore)

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

Agrees to the general principles of the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill.

The Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 29 September 2025; the report of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee on the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 5 December 2025.

The result was as follows:

The motion was agreed.

In accordance with Standing Order 26.68 the Presiding Officer has decided that a financial resolution is not required for this Bill.

This item has been withdrawn.

NDM9083 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 20.12:

Notes the Draft Budget for the financial year 2026-27 laid in the Table Office by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language on 14 October 2025 and 3 November 2025.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Believes that the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2026-27 fails to deliver on the priorities of the people of Wales.

Supporting Documents:

Report of the Finance Committee

Report of the Health and Social Care Committee

Report of the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee

Report of the Children, Young People and Education Committee

Report of the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee

Report of the Local Government and Housing Committee

Report of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee

Report of the Equality and Social Justice Committee

The item started at 17.00

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

NDM9083 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 20.12:

Notes the Draft Budget for the financial year 2026-27 laid in the Table Office by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language on 14 October 2025 and 3 November 2025.

The following amendment was tabled:

Amendment 1 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Believes that the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2026-27 fails to deliver on the priorities of the people of Wales.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion:
NDM9083 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 20.12:

Notes the Draft Budget for the financial year 2026-27 laid in the Table Office by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language on 14 October 2025 and 3 November 2025.

The motion was agreed.

The item started at 18.37