Welsh Labour

Speeches and questions

Speeches and questions in Plenary and in committees, newest first. The Llywydd's and deputies' chairing of Plenary is left out.

2,487 speeches and questions

21 January 2026Finance Committee
Welsh Government Final Budget 2026-27: Evidence session
I was going to ask you about the changes made following reports from committees on the draft budget, but you've outlined a number of those. So, am I right in saying you paid attention to what committees have said on the draft budget when you found additional…
21 January 2026Finance Committee
Welsh Government Final Budget 2026-27: Evidence session
Can I—
21 January 2026Finance Committee
Welsh Government Final Budget 2026-27: Evidence session
Thank you. The last time we were discussing the budget, I was speaking at length about that more money was needed for social care, for health and for local government. And, thankfully, that has now been resolved. But what changes have been made to other…
21 January 2026Finance Committee
Welsh Government Final Budget 2026-27: Evidence session
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Following on from what the Cabinet Secretary just said, one the things that we talked about was type 2 diabetes. We know that one of the means of reducing the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is weight reduction. So, is some of the money going…
20 January 2026Plenary
Legislative Consent Motion: The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill
Diolch, Llywydd. The committee reported on memorandum No. 1 on 23 July 2025 and on memorandum No. 2 and memorandum No. 3 earlier this morning. The original memorandum sought the Senedd's consent for 15 clauses. The Welsh Government considers that clause 1 to…
20 January 2026Plenary
The Landfill Disposals Tax (Tax Rates) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025
Diolch, Llywydd. The Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee considered the regulations on 15 December. The committee report contained one merits scrutiny reporting point. It highlights that the Welsh Revenue Authority must pay amounts collected in…
20 January 2026Plenary
The Non-Domestic Rating (Provision of Information About Changes of Circumstances) (Wales) Regulations 2026
Diolch, Llywydd. The Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee considered the draft regulations on 12 January and subsequently considered the Welsh Government response to the committee’s report yesterday. The committee’s report contains two technical…
20 January 2026Plenary
The Council Tax (Discounts, Disregards and Exemptions) (Wales) Regulations 2026
Diolch, Llywydd. The Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee considered the draft regulations last week and the Welsh Government's response yesterday. The committee's report contained six technical reporting points and one merits scrutiny reporting…
20 January 2026Plenary
The Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Prescribed Requirements and Default Scheme) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026
Diolch, Llywydd. The Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee considered the draft regulations last week, alongside the Welsh Government's response to our draft report. The committee's report contains five technical reporting points and one merits…
20 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership: Creative Wales
I want to highlight the importance of universities to the creative sector. Swansea University's departments of history, heritage and classics have contributed a huge amount to heritage-led redevelopment in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, including the project…
20 January 2026Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I would like to ask for two statements. Firstly, can I have a statement on how Swansea Council is upholding period dignity in schools, leisure centres and other venues in Swansea as a result of Welsh Government funding? Can I also have a statement on the…
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
I hope so as well; we've spent a long time on it. Okay, thank you very much. Can I just thank you and your officials for your attendance? Obviously—you know this—you will be sent a transcript of the meeting to check for factual accuracy, and, again, thank you…
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
Yes, I think it is. I've never been in any committee here where so many people who came to give evidence raised how helpful and how useful one member of the Government's team relating to this legislation was. It was almost as if their fan club was turning up…
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
Okay. Is there anything else?
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
In accordance with Standing Order 26C.36, the committee must report to the Senedd on the outcome of its detailed consideration of the Planning (Wales) Bill and the Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Bill and its view as to whether each Bill should…
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
That completes the detailed committee consideration proceedings for the Planning (Consequential Provisions) (Wales) Bill.
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
I move amendment 22 in the name of the Counsel General. The question is that amendment 22 be agreed. Does any Member object? No. Amendment 22 is agreed.
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
I move amendment 21 in the name of the Counsel General. The question is that amendment 21 be agreed. Does any Member object? No. Amendment 21 is agreed.
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
The question is that amendment 20 be agreed. Does any Member object? No. Amendment 20 is agreed.
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
I've got some questions for you at the end as well.
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
You do have an opportunity later, but carry on.
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
Okay. Counsel General, do you wish to proceed to a vote on amendment 20?
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
Adam.
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
Do any Members wish to speak?
19 January 2026Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Group 2: Transitional and saving provisions (Amendments 20, 21, 22)
Unless the Counsel General indicates otherwise, I move amendment 20 in the name of the Counsel General and call on the Counsel General to speak to this amendment and the other amendments in this group.