Y Dirprwy Lywydd / The Deputy Presiding Officer

Speeches and questions

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

3,565 speeches and questions

3 February 2026Plenary
& 7. The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Wales) Act 2018 (Continuation) Regulations 2026 and The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Minimum Unit Price) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
The proposal is to agree the motion under item 6. Does any Member object? [Objection.] There are objections. I will therefore defer voting under this item until voting time.
3 February 2026Plenary
& 7. The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Wales) Act 2018 (Continuation) Regulations 2026 and The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Minimum Unit Price) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
I call on the Minister to reply.
3 February 2026Plenary
& 7. The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Wales) Act 2018 (Continuation) Regulations 2026 and The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Minimum Unit Price) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
I call on the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee, Mike Hedges.
3 February 2026Plenary
& 7. The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Wales) Act 2018 (Continuation) Regulations 2026 and The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Minimum Unit Price) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
I therefore call on the Minister for Mental Health and Well-being, Sarah Murphy.
3 February 2026Plenary
The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026
That brings us to our next item. In accordance with Standing Order 12.24, unless a Member objects, the two motions under items 6 and 7, the public health (minimum price for alcohol) regulations 2026, will be grouped for debate, but with votes taken…
3 February 2026Plenary
The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026
The proposal is to agree the motion. Does any Member object? No. The motion is therefore agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
3 February 2026Plenary
The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026
And I call on the Minister to reply.
3 February 2026Plenary
The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026
I call on the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee—Mike Hedges.
3 February 2026Plenary
The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026
Item 5 is the Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026. I call on the Minister for Children and Social…
3 February 2026Plenary
The Tax Collection and Management (Visitor Levy Costs) (Wales) Regulations 2026
The proposal is to agree the motion. Does any Member object? [Objection.] Yes, there are objections. I will therefore defer voting under this item until voting time.
3 February 2026Plenary
The Tax Collection and Management (Visitor Levy Costs) (Wales) Regulations 2026
I call on the Cabinet Secretary to reply.
3 February 2026Plenary
The Tax Collection and Management (Visitor Levy Costs) (Wales) Regulations 2026
I call on the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee, Mike Hedges.
3 February 2026Plenary
The Tax Collection and Management (Visitor Levy Costs) (Wales) Regulations 2026
Item 4 on the agenda today is the Tax Collection and Management (Visitor Levy Costs) (Wales) Regulations 2026. I call on the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to move the motion. Mark Drakeford.
3 February 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government: More Homes
Thank you, Cabinet Secretary.
3 February 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government: More Homes
You need to conclude now, Mark, please.
3 February 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government: More Homes
Only two spokespeople have had a chance to speak and we have taken the full 30 minutes allocated to this statement. I intend to call all others, but I ask you to keep to your time limits as well, please. You're all experienced politicians, you all can do it…
3 February 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government: More Homes
Can you conclude now please, Joel?
3 February 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government: More Homes
Item 3 is a statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government on more homes, and I call on the Cabinet Secretary, Jayne Bryant.
3 February 2026Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I ask Members to keep to their time because, without doing so, others don't get a chance to speak. There were 17 Members who wished to speak in this section. We have already used that time. There are four Members who still haven't been called. If Members go…
3 February 2026Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you, Gareth.
3 February 2026Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Gareth, you need to conclude as well, please.
3 February 2026Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Jenny, you haven't got the time for another statement.
3 February 2026Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Just to clarify, I listened to the Member's comments and I heard him say it was his belief and opinion at that point in time. That's why I didn't intervene in the question. Jenny Rathbone.
27 January 2026Plenary
Debate: The Final Budget 2026-27
As voting on the Welsh rates of income tax has been deferred until voting time, I will defer the vote on the final budget until voting time as well.
27 January 2026Plenary
Debate: The Final Budget 2026-27
The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to reply to the debate—Mark Drakeford.