Speeches and questions

9 March 2022, Plenary

90-second Statements

Last week, Dai Jones, Llanilar passed away. How to summarise in 90 seconds what Dai Llanilar represented and what he achieved? He was that quirky combination of Cockney and Cardi—one of the London Welsh who came home. He was a farmer, he was a talented tenor…

30 November 2021, Plenary

Business Statement and Announcement

I think there was a problem with your microphone at one point there, Altaf Hussain. I'm going to come back to you at the end of questions to see if the issue can be resolved on your microphone. I will now call Rhys ab Owen.

12 May 2021, Plenary

Election of the Presiding Officer under Standing Order 6

The people of Wales last week stamped their authority on its Senedd. This sixth Senedd will be free to focus on the job in hand, without unnecessary distractions. As your Llywydd, I'd want to enable emboldened scrutiny of Government, I'd want to ensure…

12 May 2021, Plenary

Election of the Presiding Officer under Standing Order 6

Thank you, chair, clerk. I'm very grateful for the nomination and for that nomination being seconded, and I accept that nomination. I'd like to congratulate every Member elected to this sixth Senedd. Many of you are new faces, and I congratulate you…