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.
You can watch FMQs live at 1:30pm on Senedd TV.
Question: Carrie Harper MS asks about support for Wrexham’s bid for City of Culture.
Information: UK City of Culture is a UK-wide programme “inviting places across the UK to set out their vision for culture-led regeneration”. More information on Wrexham’s bid can be found here.
Question: Tom Montgomery MS is asking about ensuring local councils are adequately funded.
Information: Our recent article explores the sustainability of local government.
Question: Cai Parry-Jones MS asks for an update on the establishment of a Welsh development agency.
Information: Plaid Cymru’s manifesto committed to establish a “new, business-led National Development Agency for Wales, at arms length from the Welsh Government”. The Welsh Government will make a statement on the Agency this afternoon (7 July). You can watch this live on Senedd TV.
Question: Jayne Bryant MS asks about cross-border healthcare arrangements with health service providers in England.
Information: Our recent article explains how cross‑border healthcare operates in practice, and what this means for patients where there is a policy divergence between the Welsh and English NHS.
Question: Gwyn Williams MS is asking for an update on workforce planning in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
Question: Safa Elhassan MS asks about action to address workforce shortages in cancer services across Wales.
Question: Paul Rock MS asks when nursing and midwifery graduates in Caerdydd Ffynnon Tâf will receive offers of work in the NHS.
Question: Huw Thomas MS is asking for the Government’s priorities for animal welfare.
Information: The previous Welsh Government published an animal welfare plan for 2021 to 2026. The most recent update to the plan was published last year.
The Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability recently said the Welsh Government will be bringing forward a new animal health and welfare plan.
Question: Janet Finch-Saunders MS asks for an update on ambulance waiting times.
Information: Our article from last year considered the performance of ambulance services in Wales.
Question: Lindsay Whittle MS is asking about improving rail services in Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni.
Information: Our recent article asks whether Wales can finally join the dots on public transport, including rail.
Question: Shav Taj MS asks about a fair, fully funded pay award for local government employees.
Information: Our recent article considers the pressures facing local government, including workforce challenges.
Question: Vikki Howells MS is asking about improving access to public transport in Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr.
Information: Our recent article considers the integration of public transport services in Wales.
Article by Senedd Research, Welsh Parliament
