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NNDM6374 - Debate: The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

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Meeting: 18/07/2017 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd (Item 4)

Debate: The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

NNDM6374

Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the UK Government’s European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.

 

2. Believes:

 

a) it is wholly unacceptable in its current form; and

 

b) all necessary steps must be taken to protect the interests of Wales and the constitutional position and powers of the National Assembly, including the publication of a continuity bill.

 

European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1. Neil Hamilton (Mid and West Wales)

 

Delete point 2 and replace with:

 

Believes that the UK Government's European Union (Withdrawal) Bill proves no threat to the current devolution settlement.

 

[If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be de-selected]

 

Amendment 2. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Delete point 2 and replace with:

 

Recognises that the parliaments and assemblies of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are part of the modern democratic settlement of the United Kingdom and should be fully engaged with the future makeup of a vibrant UK post-Brexit.

Minutes:

The item started at 14.37

Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until voting time.

NNDM6374

Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the UK Government’s European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.

2. Believes:

a) it is wholly unacceptable in its current form; and

b) all necessary steps must be taken to protect the interests of Wales and the constitutional position and powers of the National Assembly, including the publication of a continuity bill.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1. Neil Hamilton (Mid and West Wales)

Delete point 2 and replace with:

Believes that the UK Government's European Union (Withdrawal) Bill proves no threat to the current devolution settlement.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

5

0

44

49

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Delete point 2 and replace with:

Recognises that the parliaments and assemblies of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are part of the modern democratic settlement of the United Kingdom and should be fully engaged with the future makeup of a vibrant UK post-Brexit.

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

16

0

33

49

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion:

NNDM6374

Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the UK Government’s European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.

2. Believes:

a) it is wholly unacceptable in its current form; and

b) all necessary steps must be taken to protect the interests of Wales and the constitutional position and powers of the National Assembly, including the publication of a continuity bill.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

16

49

The motion was agreed.