FMQs this week – 13/10/2026

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: Alun Cox MS asks for an assessment of whether current school transport arrangements adequately meet the needs of pupils with additional learning needs in Afan Ogwr Rhondda.

Information: Our recently updated ‘Home to school transport’ guide for constituents includes information on what provision must be made for pupils with additional learning needs.

Question: Sarah Rees MS asks what action the Welsh Government is taking to support community energy projects and ensure that the benefits of Wales's natural resources are retained within Wales.

Information: The Welsh Government is currently consulting on proposals for a single public energy company for Wales, which it says will “help retain more of the value from energy development in Wales for people and communities”.

Question: Iain McIntosh MS asks what measurable improvements in the Welsh Government's efficiency and effectiveness the First Minister expects to deliver during this Senedd.

Information: The Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution set out his priorities in a statement to the Senedd in June.

Question: Steve Bayliss MS asks what action the Welsh Government is taking to resolve the health visitor pay and grading dispute at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

Information: Last month the Senedd held a debate on the ongoing dispute. Responding to the debate, the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care said the Welsh Government is calling on relevant parties to “engage constructively and work towards a resolution as quickly as possible”.

Question: Safa Elhassan MS asks what action the Welsh Government is taking to improve access to essential public services in town and city centres across Wales.

Information: The Welsh Government has established a Town Centre Taskforce. The previous Senedd’s Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee undertook an inquiry into the regeneration of town centres, including the provision of public services.

Question: Peter Fox MS asks what progress the Welsh Government has made in addressing congestion on the M4 around Newport.

Information: Last week, the Deputy Minister for Transport announced an 18-month programme of work to “develop roads-based an engineering solutions for the M4 around Newport”.

Question: Nigel Williams MS asks what action the Welsh Government is taking to ensure that patients in north-east Wales who rely on NHS services in England receive timely treatment, effective information-sharing and clear accountability.

Information: Our recent article explains how cross-border healthcare operates in practice, what this means for patients where there is a policy divergence between the Welsh and English NHS.

Question: Matthew Jones MS asks what action is the Government taking to improve and integrate public transport links in Sir Fynwy Torfaen.

Information: In its Programme for Government, the Welsh Government has committed to create a more integrated public transport network. Our Key Issues article from June looks at what might lie ahead for buses, trains, and transport integration across Wales.

Question: Becca Martin MS asks for the First Minister’s assessment of addiction recovery services.

Question: Anthony Slaughter MS asks what plans the Welsh Government has to delivery its commitments to ensure that everyone has a safe and affordable home.

Information: The Welsh Government’s Programme for Government includes a variety of commitments on housing. Our Key Issues article explores wider issues around the housing crisis and homelessness.

Question: Mike Hedges MS asks what progress the Welsh Government has made in implementing the deliberate deception provisions of the Senedd Cymru (Member Accountability and Elections) Act 2026.

Information: Our resources on the legislation can be found here.

Question: Marc Jones MS asks about the Welsh Government’s plans to increase local procurement through cooperatives and other community-based business practices.

Information: The Welsh Government’s Programme for Government includes an aim to “increase the level spent on procuring goods and services from Wales‑based suppliers towards 70%, using public procurement as a driver of economic growth”.

Article by Senedd Research, Welsh Parliament