21 September 2026 , Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
But is that a ‘yes’, Minister? 'We accept the principle that legislation needs to be properly funded.'
21 September 2026 , Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
It's very simple. Does the new Welsh Government continue to accept the principle, where new duties have been created, be it on local government or the health service, that funding follows legislation? I'm thinking in particular about the right to adequate…
21 September 2026 , Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
I'm going to ask this in English, if that's okay.
21 September 2026 , Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
So, within the current timetable, is there additional capacity to make changes where they are needed on a case-by-case basis?
21 September 2026 , Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
I think that there'll be welcome for that commitment from both of you, so thank you for that. I'd perhaps suggest that the way that the First Minister set out the legislative programme didn't display the same principle, but there we are, that's a matter of…
21 September 2026 , Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
Thank you, Chair. This is probably a question for the Cabinet Minister. The First Minister has outlined his legislative programme for the next 18 months. The Government is a minority Government, of course. We've heard a great deal already this morning about…
21 September 2026 , Legislation Committee
Motion to elect a temporary Chair under Standing Order 17.22 for this meeting
May I propose Peredur Owen Griffiths, please?
16 September 2026 , Plenary
Short Debate: Congestion isn't inevitable: How the Welsh Government and Cardiff Council can improve the lives of motorists in Cardiff and the surrounding regions
Thank you, Cai, for this opportunity to speak. I'm grateful that some of your colleagues have been brief, because I'm going to steal their time. Let me say this first: I love driving, I recognise that some people will always have to drive, and I want to see…
16 September 2026 , Plenary
Reform UK Debate: Grooming gangs
Can I start by expressing my thanks to Paul Marr for sharing his family's deeply personal experiences and for setting the tone for this debate so well? I will try and continue in that vein. Can I also thank the charity Action for Children for an incredibly…
16 September 2026 , Plenary
90-second Statements
Sir Billy Boston, who passed away last month at the age of 92, was one of rugby league's greatest ever players, an inspiration from Butetown in Cardiff, and I'm sure the whole Chamber will want to share our condolences with the Boston family. Born on Angelina…
16 September 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
Will you commit, Minister, to re-establish this group and also commit to meaningful engagement with equalities organisations when planning your budget, and not to simply consult once the major decisions have been made?
16 September 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
Diolch, Weinidog. I'm sure you would concede that difficult budget decisions and cuts are rarely felt equally. Women, disabled people, minority ethnic communities, children and those already experiencing poverty are often placed most at risk when public…
16 September 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
Cai has made reference to some of the commentary around the pressures facing Welsh Government in its next budget. The IFS, the Institute for Fiscal Studies, warned in the election campaign about the extremely challenging fiscal outlook facing the next…
16 September 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. I'm afraid that Cai Parry-Jones has been copying my homework, because I too was going to ask about your comments on Politics Wales. It came as a surprise to me too to hear of your shock in looking at the pressures facing the Welsh…
15 September 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Finance: Rebalancing the non-domestic rates system
I'd point out here that Cardiff alone makes a net contribution of around £100 million to the Welsh national non-domestic rates pot. Will the Minister therefore share, in advance of the budget—today, if possible—the intended threshold for the higher…
15 September 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Finance: Rebalancing the non-domestic rates system
I was speaking earlier with Gwyn, regretting the loss of Marks and Spencer in Swansea. Will there be more retailers of that kind that are likely to take decisions to close their stores in the middle of our cities?
15 September 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Finance: Rebalancing the non-domestic rates system
The Federation of Small Businesses says that some higher value hospitality and leisure premises have already faced increases of up to 70 per cent following revaluation. Some hotels could now be excluded from the 30 per cent reduction and made to pay the…
15 September 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Finance: Rebalancing the non-domestic rates system
I don't know if I need to say this, but Cai made reference to Airbus, and I have a family member working for that company. Welsh Labour has been clear that we at least intend to be a constructive opposition. That's why we do welcome the principles of today's…
14 September 2026 , Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3—previously considered
Okay. Thank you.
14 September 2026 , Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3—previously considered
So, raising a point that merits scrutiny doesn't prompt a Government response.
14 September 2026 , Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3—previously considered
In terms of this committee and the points of merit that we raised, what happens to them?
14 September 2026 , Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3
Thank you.
14 September 2026 , Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3
I think the former option sounds reasonable to me.
14 September 2026 , Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3
This may be an errant point, but paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3 of the explanatory memorandum state that the legislation 'will impose no significant additional burdens on local authorities.' I'm looking across the room at another former council leader. I would expect…
14 July 2026 , Plenary
Debate: The First Supplementary Budget 2026-27
I will raise my voice, Llywydd. Let's be clear on the implications for additional spending on NHS waiting lists. We support these proposals. They are, after all, the continuation of the successful policy that the last Welsh Government adopted. You do not need…
