Guidance on the proper conduct of Senedd business

If the Presiding Officer is satisfied that the application meets the criteria set out above, and decides to allow the Member to ask the question during the time allocated for topical questions on Wednesday, the Table Office will immediately inform the Member and the Government. [...] If it relates to the functions of the Government, it is for the Presiding Officer to judge; if it relates to the functions of the Senedd Commission, it is for the Deputy Presiding Officer to judge. [...] If the Presiding Officer (or Deputy Presiding Officer) is satisfied the application meets the dual criteria of urgency and national significance, and decides to allow the Member to put the question at the next available Plenary meeting, the Table Office will immediately inform the Member and the appropriate member of the Government or member of the Commission. [...] In accordance with Standing Order 12.50, oral statements may be made by the following individuals: ▪ the Presiding Officer; ▪ a member of the Welsh Government; ▪ a member of the Commission about any matter coming within the responsibilities of the Commission; ▪ any other Member, where the subject matter of the statement relates to a function of the Senedd for which they are responsible, with the a. [...] Standing Order 12.50 states that statements may be made by either the Presiding Officer, a member of the Government or the Commission, or: any other Member, where the subject matter of the statement relates to a function of the Senedd for which they are responsible, with the agreement of the Presiding Officer.