, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Inter-institutional relations agreement
Welcome back to this afternoon's session of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee. We were in public session earlier on, and then we went into private to deal with a number of issues, but we're back in public session now to continue with our…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Inter-institutional relations agreement
Welcome back, everyone.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from items 6, 9 and 10
That brings us, then, on to item No. 5, which is a motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public for items 6, 9 and 10. So, we will be coming back into public session, but, just for those items, we're going to go into private. Are you…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3 - previously considered
We'll go on to item No. 4, then, which is, as per normal, instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Orders 21.2 or 21.3 that we have previously considered. Now, the first of these, under item 4.1, is in respect of SL(6)336, the…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3
Thank you, Kate. Are we content with the reporting points there, colleagues? We are. That's great.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3
That's great. Thank you, Kate. Any comments, colleagues? No. Happy to agree those reporting points, then. Thank you, Kate. That takes us on to item 3.2, SL(6)345, the Education Workforce Council (Main Functions) (Wales) (Amendments Relating to Parental…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3
This takes us to item No.3, any instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under those Standing Orders 21.2 or 21.3. And we begin with item 3.1, SL(6)341, the Food Additives, Food Flavourings, and Novel Foods (Authorisations) and Food and Feed…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Instruments that raise no reporting issues under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3
Our first substantive item is item No.2, which is, as normal, instruments that raise no reporting issues under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3. We have one item here. Under item 2.1, we have SL(6)343, the Genetically Modified Food and Feed (Authorisations and…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Welcome, everybody. Welcome back for the first of the sessions of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee after our recess. We've got quite a bit of business to get through today, both in private and in public. Just to say, we're doing this by…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to you all.
, Plenary
Short Debate: Endometriosis and the women’s health plan in Wales
So, why am I speaking today, when women can and do speak powerfully on this themselves? It's because men also need to be willing to champion women's health and endo too. This can't be put into the box of 'too difficult' or 'inappropriate' or 'too sensitive'…
, Plenary
Short Debate: Endometriosis and the women’s health plan in Wales
Diolch yn fawr iawn. This is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so let me begin this debate by thanking the many women throughout Wales who have contacted me over the last few days and weeks to tell me their personal stories of the challenges they've faced with…
, Plenary
Short Debate: Endometriosis and the women’s health plan in Wales
Diolch, Llywydd. Can I just check, as I'm joining you—as I've got a bug—remotely, can you hear me okay?
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
I have to say that's quite taken my breath away. I will now expect that every time I ask a question in the Senedd demanding something, it gets provided immediately. So, Ministers take note. But, seriously, can I thank Ken and the Commissioners and all the…
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
5. Has the salary-sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles been introduced for MS support staff and Senedd staff? OQ59331
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
I welcome that response, and I noted the earlier response of the Counsel General to a question by my colleague, Joyce Watson, in respect of the UK Government's aptly titled Illegal Migration Bill. Can I note how strangely ironic it is that UK Ministers…
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
9. How does the Counsel General ensure that the Welsh Government complies with international law and conventions on equality and human rights? OQ59333
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Thank you, Counsel General. It's long struck me that some of the most innovative proposals for necessary reform of the union are coming from Wales, rather than coming from Westminster and Whitehall itself. But be that as it may, would he agree with me that…
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
2. Will the final recommendations of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales influence the Welsh Government's input into future proposals for UK constitutional reform? OQ59332
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence from the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
So, why do you—? Sorry, Delyth. Why do you legislate for something that could be subjective and fairly arbitrary in nature? We've just come off the equalities discussions where we're talking about actual fixed targets and limits and criteria. How do you…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence from the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Thank you, Chair. Thanks, Delyth, for letting me in on this. Soundscapes can be something of a subjective and geographically very specific issue as well. Having lived in the middle of busy cities for 15 years in London, the soundscape there is very different…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence from the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Okay. There are definitely costs of doing any road charging scheme for the wider public goods that you've described, but there are also costs of not doing it as well. So, can I just push you a little bit further? I think you've just said there that there are…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence from the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Okay, that's quite interesting, as it still keeps the relentless focus on air quality. Transport could be one of the examples, but it could be other ones. That's quite helpful to understand. Can I turn to the issue of local authorities creating charging…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence from the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Thank you very much, Chair. Can I turn to the aspect of what any proceeds from any future charging schemes, if they happen, can be used for? Is our reading correct that, as currently described within the Bill, they could be used for any purpose? And if so…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence from the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Thank you, Chair. Moving on to trunk road charging schemes, as you know, Minister, many people who've been following this area with interest see road charging schemes in order to deliver improved air quality as part of the menu of options that are out there…
