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.

1,787 speeches and questions

21 January 2026Plenary
90-second Statements
There are no 90-second statements this afternoon.
21 January 2026Plenary
Topical Questions
Thank you, Minister.
20 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: Improving access to financial support for people across Wales
Item 6 on our agenda today is a statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: improving access to financial support for people across Wales. I call on the Cabinet Secretary, Jane Hutt.
20 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership: Creative Wales
I thank the Minister.
20 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership: Creative Wales
Item 5 today is the statement by the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership on Creative Wales. I call on the Minister, Jack Sargeant.
20 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing: Women’s Health Hubs
I thank the Minister.
20 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing: Women’s Health Hubs
And finally, Joyce Watson.
20 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing: Women’s Health Hubs
We have used the 30 minutes allocated and I still have three speakers, so brief questions and brief answers, please. Jane Dodds.
20 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing: Women’s Health Hubs
Item 4 is a statement by the Minister for Mental Health and Well-being: women's health hubs. I call on the Minister to make the statement. Sarah Murphy.
20 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Coal Tip Safety
Thank you, Cabinet Secretary.
20 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Coal Tip Safety
And finally, Heledd Fychan.
20 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Coal Tip Safety
You've had your minute, so ask your question, please.
20 January 2026Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Coal Tip Safety
Item 3 today is a statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs on coal tip safety. I call on the Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies.
20 January 2026Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Before we move on, I remind Members that all statements this afternoon have a time limit of 30 minutes. Therefore, brief questions and succinct answers from Ministers all will be very helpful in ensuring that everyone who has put their name down can be called.
20 January 2026Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you, Trefnydd.
20 January 2026Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
And finally, James Evans.
13 January 2026Plenary
The financial resolution in respect of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Bill
In accordance with Standing Order 26.68, the Llywydd has determined that a financial resolution is not required for this Bill. Therefore, item 14 has been withdrawn, and that brings today's proceedings to a close.
13 January 2026Plenary
The general principles of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Bill
The proposal is to agree the motion. Does any Member object? No. The motion is therefore agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
13 January 2026Plenary
The general principles of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Bill
I call on the Counsel General to reply to the debate.
13 January 2026Plenary
The general principles of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Bill
Item 13 today is the general principles of the Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales (Membership) Bill. I call on the Counsel General and Minister for Delivery to move the motion—Julie James.
13 January 2026Plenary
& 12. The general principles of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
The next proposal is to agree the motion under item 12. Does any Member object? No. The motion is therefore agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
13 January 2026Plenary
& 12. The general principles of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
The proposal is to agree the motion under item 11. Does any Member object? No. The motion is therefore agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
13 January 2026Plenary
& 12. The general principles of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
[Inaudible.]—three interventions, I'll give you the time.
13 January 2026Plenary
& 12. The general principles of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
And I call on the Cabinet Secretary to reply to the debate.
13 January 2026Plenary
& 12. The general principles of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Jenny, you need to conclude now.