First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) is the Senedd’s weekly opportunity for Members to question the First Minister on matters within his responsibilities. Most questions are submitted at least three working days in advance and selected through a ballot. Opposition leaders may also ask questions without notice.
Below is a quick guide to the planned questions for this week’s FMQs, with links to relevant information we’ve published, and other useful background where available. A full list of questions can be found here.
- Art Wright MS is asking about accident and emergency performance in Newport and Islwyn.
- The Welsh Government publishes data on time spent in NHS emergency departments.
- David Mills MS is asking about action to address water pollution.
- Our timeline highlights key recent developments with regard to Dŵr Cymru’s environmental and financial performance. We’ve also considered the future of the Welsh water sector.
- Paul Rock MS asks how the Welsh Government will measure and report its responses to the nature and climate crisis across government portfolios.
- As part of a collection of articles on key issues for the Seventh Senedd, we’ve considered what’s next for nature and climate action.
- Stephen Senior MS is asking about the offering of separate physics, chemistry and biology GCSEs.
- Qualifications Wales provided an update on science GCSEs last year.
- Leticia Gonzalez MS asks about education standards in schools.
- We regularly publish articles on education, including our recent ‘key issues’ article on pupils’ engagement with education.
- Claire Archibald MS asks about ongoing issues in social care.
- As part of our collection of articles on key issues for this Senedd, we’ve explored pressures facing the adult social care system.
- Benjamin Hodge McKenna MS is asking about action to support the hospitality sector to safeguard businesses and jobs.
- Gaz Thomas MS asks about removing barriers to ensure disabled people’s rights are fully embedded in law and public life.
- The previous Welsh Government published a Disabled People’s Rights Plan 2025 to 2035 last year.
- Shav Taj MS asks about fair work for public sector workers across Wales.
- James Evans MS is asking about the Welsh Government’s priorities for agriculture.
- Our article considers competing priorities for rural land, including for agriculture, conservation, and forestry.
- Tom Montgomery MS asks about pressures on local government finances.
- Our article considers the sustainability of local government.
- Steve Bayliss MS is asking about ensuring children and low income families are not disadvantaged by planned cashless bus services across Wales.
If the question is not asked during FMQs, the Member will receive a written answer on the same day.
Article by Senedd Research, Welsh Parliament
