​​Urgent Questions - Fifth Senedd

Published 04/10/2017   |   Last Updated 29/04/2021   |   Reading Time minutes

Before May 2017, Members could make a request to ask an Urgent Question in Plenary, but only if the Llywydd (or the Deputy Presiding Officer if a question related to the Assembly Commission) was satisfied that the question was of urgent public importance. This procedure was replaced in May 2017 with the introduction of Emergency Questions and a weekly slot every Wednesday in Plenary for Topical Questions​.​

 

Date tabled ​Urgent Question ​Decision

​5 April

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education

Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the National Education Workforce Survey, published today, which found that more than one third of schoolteachers in Wales intend to leave the profession within the next three years?

​Not allowed

​4 April

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education

Suzy Davies (South Wales West): What discussions has the Welsh Government had with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David following its announcement of potential job losses and site mergers?

​Not allowed

​4 April

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): What representations will the Cabinet Secretary make to the UK Government about the rejected asylum application of the Rebwah family from Iraq, who now live in Swansea? 

​Not allowed.

​29 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn): Will the Minister make a statement on the announcement of the termination of the appointments of the Chair and Vice-Chair of Sports Wales?

​Not allowed.

​29 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the future management of Sport Wales following her decision to terminate the positions of the Chair and Vice Chair of the organisation?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 29 March 2017

​28 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Vikki Howells (Cynon Valley): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's response to the large number of grass fires over the weekend?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 28 March 2017

​28 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the £150 million overspends forecast by local health boards this year?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 28 March 2017.

​22 March

​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Eluned Morgan (Mid and West Wales): What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary held regarding the appointment process for the Bishop of Llandaf in light of reports that a candidate was not selected on the basis of his sexual orientation?

​Not allowed.

​22 March

​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary held in light of the Ministry of Justice's plans to build a new prison in Port Talbot?

​Not allowed.

​22 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

David Rees (Aberavon): What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary held with the UK Government regarding the decision to build a prison in Port Talbot?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 22 March 2017.

​21 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Jeremy Miles (Neath): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on access to pre-exposure prophylaxis following the review of evidence released today by Public Health Wales HIV Expert Group?

​Not allowed.

​15 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs

Neil Hamilton (Mid and West Wales): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Auditor General's report on the accounts of Natural Resources Wales?

​Not allowed.

​15 March

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the latest revelations concerning Sport Wales following a leaked report by Deloitte which highlighted serious concerns into the way the organisation awarded contracts to companies such as Unforgiving Minute and Beaufort Research?

​Not allowed.

​14 March

​To ask the First Minister

Neil Hamilton (Mid and West Wales): What consideration has the First Minister given to holding a referendum on Welsh independence in light of the proposed second independence referendum for Scotland?

​Not allowed.

​14 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs

Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the recent United Nations report into the potential health impacts of the Ffos-y-Fran opencast mine?

​Not allowed.

​14 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs

Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the accounts of Natural Resources Wales following the qualified opinion placed on them by the Auditor General for Wales?

 

​Not allowed.

​14 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs

Dawn Bowden (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the potential health impacts of the Ffos y Fran opencast coalmine, following the announcement last week by the UN special rapporteur on hazardous substances and waste?

​​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 14 March 2017.​

​14 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the data security breach affecting NHS staff using radiation dose meters?

​​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 14 March 2017.​

​14 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education

Lee Waters (Llanelli): Will the Minister make a statement on the failure to appoint a Welsh representative on the BBC board?

​​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 14 March 2017.​

​14 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the long-term future of the subsidised north-south air link in light of news that Citywing has gone into liquidation?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 14 March 2017.​

​8 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government

Neil Hamilton (Mid and West Wales): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on how the Welsh Government intends to allocate the additional £200 million for the Welsh block grant outlined in the UK Government's budget?

​Not allowed.

​8 March

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary held in light of the closure of the mortgage centre at Barclays in Llanishen resulting in the loss of 180 jobs?

​Not allowed.

​8 March

​To ask the First Minister

Neil Hamilton (Mid and West Wales): What discussions has the First Minister held regarding the status of the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill given that yesterday's vote in the House of Lords goes against the expressed will of the Welsh people?

​Not allowed.

​7 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education

Llyr Gruffydd (North Wales): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the lack of bilingual teaching resources and the effect of this on Welsh-medium education?

​Not allowed.

​7 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Steffan Lewis (South Wales East): Will the Cabinet Secretary for Economy make a statement on the decision by Newsquest to close their Newport production hub?

​Not allowed.

​7 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Adam Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the agreement between the Welsh Government and Heathrow Airport?

​Not allowed.

​7 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Caroline Jones (South Wales West): What representations has the Welsh Government made to the UK Government following the news that the Swansea Bay City Region deal is ready to sign this week?

​Not allowed.

​7 March

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Hannah Blythyn (Delyn): What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary held on the future of jobs for Welsh workers employed at the Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port, in the light of the General Motors announcement that they intend to sell Vauxhall to Peugeot?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 7 March 2017

​1 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the future of the Ford plant in Bridgend, due to the recent speculation on job losses?

​Not allowed.

​1 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on claims made today by the UNITE Union that 1,160 jobs at Ford's Bridgend engine plant are to go by 2021?

​Not allowed.

​1 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Caroline Jones (South Wales West): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the actions taken today by the UNITE Union at Ford's Bridgend engine plant and the implications this has for continuing investment by Ford?

​Not allowed.

​1 March

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Adam Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Cabinet Secretary give a statement on reports that Ford plans to cut over 1,000 jobs from its engine plant in Bridgend?

Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 1 March 2017.​

​28 February

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the First Minister make a statement on the tragic death of a five-year-old asthmatic girl from Newport, following her GP's refusal to see her because she arrived a few minutes late for her appointment?

​Not allowed

​28 February

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Welsh Government figures which show that GP practices in Wales are closing at a rate of one every month?

​Not allowed

​28 February

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Cabinet Secretary make an urgent statement following the Civil Aviation Authority's decision to ground the airline operating flights between Cardiff and Anglesey for safety reasons?

​Not allowed

​28 February

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the announcement of sixty job losses at Careers Wales?

​Not allowed

​15 February 2017

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

David Rees (Aberavon): Following today's announcement on the steel ballot by the Tata workforce, will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on what discussions he has had to ensure the commitment to the investment in steel making at Port Talbot is secured?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 15 February 2017.

​14 February 2017

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement following the Public Accounts Committee's report into the Swansea-based firm Kancoat?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 14 February 2017.

​8 February 2017

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Adam Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Cabinet Secretary confirm whether he now intends to support the Circuit of Wales development following reports that the Heads of the Valleys Development Company have secured the private funding required for its construction?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 8 February 2017.

​8 February 2017

​To ask the First Minister

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Following the Cabinet Secretary for Education's vote in yesterday's Welsh Government debate, will the First Minister make a statement to confirm that it remains Welsh Government policy to act on the Welsh people's wishes as expressed in the referendum on June 23rd and support the triggering of Article 50?​

​Not allowed.

​7 February 2017

​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Cabinet Secretary update members on steps being taken by the Welsh Government to safeguard the future of the Ford factory in Bridgend?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 7 February 2017.

​7 February 2017

​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Cabinet Secretary inform Members whether he intends to grant the University of Wales Trinity St David's application for between £4 - 6million to fund the development of S4C's new headquarters in Carmarthen?

​​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 7 February 2017.

​7 February 2017

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Suzy Davies (South Wales West): In light of the news that Gwynedd Council is to pull funding for the Lloyd George Museum, will the Cabinet Secretary confirm whether the Welsh Government plans to support the museum's long-term future? 

​Not allowed.

​7 February 2017

​​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the security of the Rent Smart Wales scheme, following data protection failures at Cardiff Council which led to the details of hundreds of landlords being released?

​Not allowed.

​7 February 2017

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education

Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the current part-closure of three Cardiff schools - Cantonian High, Willows High and Michaelston College?

​Not allowed.

​7 February 2017

​ To ask the First Minister

Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central): Will the First Minister respond to evidence submitted by Public Affairs Cymru to the Standards Committee which states that over half of its members have been asked to reconsider standpoints or not say certain things when the Welsh Government is not in agreement?

​Not allowed.

​1 February 2017

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Suzy Davies (South Wales West) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the future of Arts and Business Cymru in light of the news that the Arts Council of Wales has withdrawn its support to the charity?

​Not allowed.

​1 February 2017

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's response to the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales report on ophthalmology Services in Wales?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 1 February 2017.

​31 January 2017

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the temporary overnight closure of Llandrindod Wells Minor Injury Unit?

​Not allowed

​31 January 2017

To ask the First Minister

Dawn Bowden (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney): What assessment has the First Minister made of the impact on dual nationality Welsh Muslims of the announcement by the US President of a 90 day travel ban on nationals from several majority-Muslim countries?
 
 
Sian Gwenllian (Arfon): What discussions has the First Minister had with regard to opposing the US President's discriminatory and racist attitude against Muslim refugees?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 31 January 2017

​31 January 2017

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the suspension of the chief executive of the board of community health councils, in light of reports that he was suspended on full pay nearly a year ago?

​Not allowed.

​31 January 2017

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the support that the Welsh Government is providing following the closure of the Department of Work and Pensions' office in Llanelli, leading to the loss of 146 jobs?
 
To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government

Lee Waters (Llanelli): What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary held regarding potential job losses resulting from the closure of DWP offices in Llanelli and other parts of Wales.

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 31 January 2017

​25 January 2017

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the impact on health services due to the strike of staff at Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board?

​Not allowed.

​24 January 2017

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

David Rees (Aberavon): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the recent actions of the Welsh Government in relation to withdrawal of funds for Communities First and Communities to work programmes at NSA Afan?

​Not allowed.

​24 January 2017

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): In light of Public Health Wales figures which revealed a 10-year low in the number of women aged 25-64 getting a cervical screening test, will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on what the Welsh Government is doing to stem this decline?

​Not allowed.

​18 January 2017

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs

Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the regulation of Aberthaw power station, following the decision of the European Court of Justice in September 2016 that the plant was exceeding air pollution limits?

​Not allowed.

​17 January 2017

​​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the state of the Welsh NHS following reports of patients waiting more than 24 hours on trolleys in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant? 

​Not allowed.

​17 January 2017

​​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Mark Reckless (South Wales East): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on future tolling of the Severn Crossings?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 17 January 2017.

 

​17 January 2017

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the suspension of Welsh Government funding to NSA Afan?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 17 January 2017.

 

​11 January 2017

​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Ynysddu RFC rugby player who, having broken his neck playing rugby on Saturday, was forced to wait almost two hours for an ambulance?

​Not allowed.

​10 January 2017

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement regarding comments made by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine that ‘emergency care in Wales is in a state of crisis’? EAQ(5)0097(HWS)

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 10 January 2017

 

​10 January 2017

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government

Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the fiscal framework agreement published before Christmas?

​Not allowed.

​10 January 2017

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government’s decision to scrap its £15m youth bus discount scheme?

​Not allowed.

​14 December 2016

​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Adam Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Minister provide further details of the multibillion pound infrastructure investment plan announced today? EAQ(5)0100(EI)

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 14 December 2016.

 

​14 December 2016

​​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Neil Hamilton (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement regarding the announcement today on the public inquiry into the proposed M4 relief road?  EAQ(5)0099(EI)

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 14 December 2016.

 

​14 December 2016

​​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Llyr Gruffydd (North Wales): Will the Government make a statement on the effect of the UK Government's plans for a reduction in Post Office provision in rural areas? EAQ(5)0092(CC)W

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 14 December 2016.

 

​14 December 2016

​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Gareth Bennett (South Wales Central): Will the Minister provide an update on Aston Martin's plans to build a new factory in St Athan employing 750 highly skilled workers, following the announcement made this morning?

Not allowed.​

​13 December 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the NHS Wales staff survey which found that just 30% of employees felt there were enough staff for them to do their job properly?

​Not allowed.

​13 December 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's review into acutely sick patients' care following the highly critical investigation by the Public Service Ombudsman into the care of a 93-year-old patient at the Royal Gwent Hospital?

​Allowed. Anwered in Plenary on 13 December 2016.

 

​7 December 2016

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs

Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on steps the Welsh Government is taking to protect birds in Wales from avian flu?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 7 December 2016.

 

​7 December 2016

​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on devolving the Wales and Borders rail franchise, following comments yesterday by the Secretary of State for Transport suggesting that the UK Government will not devolve the franchise as a whole?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 7 December 2016.

 

​7 December 2016

​​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Adam Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Welsh Government make a statement on the outcome of recent talks between Tata Steel and unions over the future of its Welsh and British operations?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 7 December 2016.

 

​6 December 2016

​​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Caroline Jones (South Wales West): What action will the Minister be taking to tackle suicide rates in South Wales West, given that recent figures show that Neath Port Talbot has the highest rates of suicide in England and Wales?

​Not allowed.

​6 December 2016

​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the outbreak of antibiotic-resistant bacteria which infected a number of patients and caused the closure of an entire ward in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant?

​Not allowed.

​6 December 2016

​​​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Mark Isherwood (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on Ruabon Medical Centre in Wrexham which has ended its contract with the NHS after being unable to fill two vacant doctor posts? 

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 6 December 2016.

 

​6 December 2016

​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Llyr Gruffydd (North Wales): In light of the Traffic Commissioner's decision to revoke the public service vehicle operator's licence of RJ's of Wem, will the Minister make a statement on the future of bus services in north-east Wales?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 6 December 2016.

 

​30 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement regarding the Ombudsman's report into the 'poor discharge treatment' of a patient at Royal Glamorgan Hospital resulting in their death 24 hours later?

​Not allowed

​30 November 2016

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister please make a statement on the reports of a police investigation into historical sexual abuse within football in north Wales?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 30 November 2016.

 

​30 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Adam Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Minister make a statement on reports of potential job losses at Tata Steel's Port Talbot steelworks?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 30 November

​29 November 2016

​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on discussions he has had with Trinity Mirror about their proposal to close the Cardiff based printing press, cutting 33 jobs at the site?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 30 November

​29 November 2016

​​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Ambulance Service following two incidents at the University of Wales Hospital?

​Not allowed.

​29 November 2016

​To ask the Counsel General

Jeremy Miles (Neath): Will the Counsel General outline his assessment of the potential legal implications of the planned litigation against the UK government in relation to Article 127 of the European Economic Area Agreement?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 29 November.

​29 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the progress of plans to establish Yr Egin centre in Carmarthen? W 

​Allowed. Ansered in Plenary on 29 November.

​29 November 2016

​​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the decision to suspend the activities of the board of Sport Wales?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 29 November.

​22 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport


Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the severe difficulties ambulances experienced on Sunday at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff?

​Not Allowed.

​22 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Eluned Morgan (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the options put forward by Hywel Dda Health Board to temporarily reduce paediatric services at Withybush Hospital? EAQ(5)0077(HWS)

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 22 November.

​22 November 2016

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister make a statement on plans to streamline the Welsh Government's economic advisory boards? EAQ(5)0076(EI)
 

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 22 November.

​22 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on staffing levels at Tata's Port Talbot site? EAQ(5)0075(EI)

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 22 November.

​16 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central): Given that less than half of landlords have signed up to the Rent Smart Wales scheme, will the Minister consider an extension to next week's deadline? 

​Not Allowed.

​15 November 2016

​​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): What discussions has the Minister held with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency regarding the introduction of legislation to make wearing life jackets compulsory?

​Not Allowed.

​15 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): In light of Lloyds Banking Group's decision to close three of its branches in Preseli Pembrokeshire, what assessments will the Minister make of the effect of this decision on communities in Pembrokeshire?

​Not Allowed.

​15 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government intends to use the apprenticeship levy funding following the agreement secured with the UK Government?

​Not Allowed.

​9 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central): In light of the imminent possible removal of Bashir Naderi from the UK next Tuesday, will the Minister consider making representations to stop this from happening?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 9 November

​9 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Llyr Gruffydd (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement concerning the Ombudsman's report, which found 'systemic failure' in a cancer patient's care at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 9 November.

​8 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central): Will the Minister explain the Welsh Government's refusal to issue a statement of support for Bashir Naderi, given that he is still under the threat of removal from the UK?

​Not Allowed.

​8 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Eluned Morgan (Mid and West Wales): What discussions has the Minister had with the UK government in light of the Ministry of Defence's announcement that it intends to close several sites in Wales? 

Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): In light of the UK Government's intention to close Cawdor Barracks in Brawdy, will the Minister outline what assessments the Welsh Government will undertake on the effect of this decision on economic development in Pembrokeshire?

Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the review of Ministry of Defence land, including plans to sell three military sites in Mid and West Wales?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 8 November.

​8 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central): Will the Welsh Government provide an update on the use of the land currently occupied by the Dr Who Experience, in light of the announcement that it will close in the summer of 2017?

​Not Allowed.

​8 November 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Mark Isherwood (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the economic opportunities created by the announcement of the F-35 Repair Hub to be based in North Wales?

​Not Allowed.

​1 November 2016

 

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Dawn Bowden (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney): What is the Welsh Government’s response to the announcement that 400 jobs are at risk due to the decision of 2 Sisters Food Group to move all its retail services from Merthyr Tydfil to Cornwall?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 2 November

​31 October 2016

 

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Lee Waters (Llanelli): What representations has the Welsh Government made to the UK Government regarding the Home Office’s decision not to launch an inquiry into the events at Orgreave?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 1 November

​31 October 2016

 

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s support for a third runway at Heathrow?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 1 November

​31 October 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central): What discussions has the Minister had with the UK Government about the deportation of the Cardiff teenager, Bashir Naderi?

 

​Not Allowed

​28 October 2016

 

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister explain why Main Port Engineering in Pembrokeshire went into administration despite having received a £650,000 grant from the Welsh Government?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 1 November

​26 October 2016

 

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the future of paediatric services at Withybush Hospital?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 1 November

​13 October 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the role of Transport for Wales in the procurement process to operate rail services in Wales, in light of the announcement that four bidders are competing for the next Wales and Borders franchise? EAQ(5)0055(EI)

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 18 October

​13 October 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education

Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on the EU Regional Social Progress Index study that ranks Welsh education bottom of the home nations?

​Not allowed.

​12 October 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Adam Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): What is the Welsh Government’s response to reports that British Airways is looking to cut 66 jobs at is maintenance facility based at Cardiff Airport?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 12 October.

​11 October 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure:

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): In light of evidence from the Department for Transport, will the Minister make an urgent statement on the Welsh Government’s decision to delay a public inquiry into the M4?

​Not allowed.

​11 October 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister outline the steps the Welsh Government is taking to mitigate against the harmful environmental effects of the oil spillage on the A48 in Carmarthenshire?

 

​Not allowed.

​5 October 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on staff suspensions by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board following concerns in relation to the Bryn Hesketh Mental Health Unit in Colwyn Bay?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 5 October.

​4 October 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make an urgent statement on progress with plans for a specialist and critical care centre in Cwmbran?

​Not allowed.

​4 October 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Steffan Lewis (South Wales East): Following the resignation of the lead counsel to the independent inquiry into historical child sexual abuse in England and Wales, what assessment has the Welsh Government made of how to best support victims of child abuse?

​Not allowed.

​4 October 2016

​To ask the First Minister

Steffan Lewis (South Wales East): Will the First Minister make a statement on the implications for Wales of the Prime Minister's proposed EU law repeal Bill?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 4 October

​4 October 2016

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Suzy Davies (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on plans to merge elements of National Museums Wales with Cadw?

​Allowed. Answered in Plenary on 4 October

​27 September 2016

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs

​Suzy Davies (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the woodchip fire at Heol y Cyw?

​Not allowed

​20 September 2016

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the assurances he has given to Wales-based steelmakers of the Welsh Government's commitment to procuring homemade steel?

​Not allowed.

​13 September 2016

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's potential investment with Tata Steel in the Port Talbot steelworks?

​Not allowed.

​13 September 2016

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on Abertawe Bro Morgannwg, Cardiff and Vale and Hywel Dda University Health Boards in light of their escalation to targeted intervention status?

​Allowed: Answered in Plenary on 13 September

​13 September 2016

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on Ford's announcement that it is to cut production at its Bridgend engine plant?

​Allowed: Answered in Plenary on 13 September

​11 July  2016

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

David Rees (Aberavon): Will the Minister provide details of discussions the Welsh Government has had with TATA Steel and the UK Government following the announcement of TATA's intentions to suspend the sales process of its UK steel making operations? EAQ(5)0036(EI) 

​Allowed: Answered in Plenary on 12 July 2016

​4 July 2016

To ask the First Minister

Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): ​Following a statement by the UK Government on the future of EU citizens living in the UK, will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s position? EAQ(5)0105(FM)

​Allowed: Answered in Plenary on 5 July 2016

​24 May 2016

 

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education

Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make a statement following news that support for part-time postgraduate study in Wales has been scrapped? EAQ(5)0001(EDU)

​Allowed:  Answered in Plenary on 24 May 2016

 

​23 May 2016

 

​To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government

Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government plans for local government reorganisation, in light of comments by the former leader of Cardiff Council that he does not want to see a top-down reorganisation imposed on local authorities?

​Not allowed.

 

​​23 May 2016

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport

Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): Will the Minister make a  statement regarding access to GPs in north Wales, in light of the decision of Llys Meddyg GP surgery in Conwy to terminate its NHS contract?

​Not allowed.

 

​​23 May 2016

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister provide an update as to the devolved economic levers being utilised by the Welsh Government to secure the future of the steel industry in Wales?

​Not allowed.

 

Urgent Questions (Fourth Assembly)