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Transcript: Transcript for 06/06/2017 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd

Items
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Record of Proceedings

Statement on the London Terrorist Attack

The item started at 13.30

The Presiding Officer sent the Assembly’s condolences to those affected by the attacks, before calling on the First Minister.

(45 mins)

1.

Questions to the First Minister

The Presiding Officer will call the Party Leaders to ask questions without notice to the First Minister after Question 2.

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Minutes:

The item started at 13.32

The first 10 questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited party leaders to ask questions to the First Minister after question 2.

(30 mins)

2.

Business Statement and Announcement

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The item started at 14.21

3.

To be issued as a written statement - Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children: Plant yn Gyntaf / Children First

4.

To be issued as a written statement - Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs: Cavity Wall Insulation in Wales - Welsh Government update

(60 mins)

5.

Debate: General Principles of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill

NDM6323 Alun Davies (Blaenau Gwent)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales in accordance with Standing Order 26.11:

 

Agrees to the general principles of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill.

 

The Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Assembly on 12 December 2016.

 

The report of the Children, Young People and Education Committee on the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill was laid before the Assembly on 24 May 2017.

 

Supporting Documents
Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill
Explanatory Memorandum
Report of the Finance Committee
Report of the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee

Minutes:

The item started at 14.34

NDM6323 Alun Davies (Blaenau Gwent)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales in accordance with Standing Order 26.11:

Agrees to the general principles of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill.

The Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Assembly on 12 December 2016.

The report of the Children, Young People and Education Committee on the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill was laid before the Assembly on 24 May 2017.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

(5 mins)

6.

Motion to agree the financial resolution in respect of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill

NDM6324 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, for the purposes of any provisions resulting from the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill, agrees to any increase in expenditure of a kind referred to in Standing Order 26.69, arising in consequence of the Bill.

 

Minutes:

The item started at 15.37

NDM6324 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, for the purposes of any provisions resulting from the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill, agrees to any increase in expenditure of a kind referred to in Standing Order 26.69, arising in consequence of the Bill.

The motion was not moved.

(60 mins)

7.

Debate: The Review of Designated Landscapes in Wales

NDM6321 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the publication of the report Future Landscapes: Delivering for Wales.

2. Agrees Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and National Parks play a vital role:

a) as valued places for nature and providing public and private benefit through a wide range of services; and

b) in the sustainable management of natural resources and supporting vibrant rural communities.

3. Agrees that all landscapes have a special value, as expressed in the sense of 'bro', which is at the heart of community identity and the way many people in Wales express their distinct sense of belonging to a particular place.

'Future Landscapes: Delivering for Wales'

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

 

Add as new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

 

Regrets that the report does not deal with the Sandford Principle as set out in the Environment Act 1995.

 

'Environment Act 1995'

 

Amendment 2. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Believes that any change in the legislation governing National Parks should be taken through the Assembly as primary legislation.

Minutes:

The item started at 15.37

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

NDM6321 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the publication of the report Future Landscapes: Delivering for Wales.

2. Agrees Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and National Parks play a vital role:

a) as valued places for nature and providing public and private benefit through a wide range of services; and

b) in the sustainable management of natural resources and supporting vibrant rural communities.

3. Agrees that all landscapes have a special value, as expressed in the sense of 'bro', which is at the heart of community identity and the way many people in Wales express their distinct sense of belonging to a particular place.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Add as new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

Regrets that the report does not deal with the Sandford Principle as set out in the Environment Act 1995.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

24

0

26

50

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Believes that any change in the legislation governing National Parks should be taken through the Assembly as primary legislation.

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

50

0

0

50

Amendment 2 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM6321 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the publication of the report Future Landscapes: Delivering for Wales.

2. Agrees Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and National Parks play a vital role:

a) as valued places for nature and providing public and private benefit through a wide range of services; and

b) in the sustainable management of natural resources and supporting vibrant rural communities.

3. Agrees that all landscapes have a special value, as expressed in the sense of 'bro', which is at the heart of community identity and the way many people in Wales express their distinct sense of belonging to a particular place.

4. Believes that any change in the legislation governing National Parks should be taken through the Assembly as primary legislation.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

50

0

0

50

The motion as amended was agreed.

8.

Withdrawn - Debate: The School Nursing Framework

NDM6320 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the publication of The School Nursing Framework for Wales 2017.

2. Notes that the new framework was co-produced with front line school nurses and directly took account of the views of school age children.

3. Notes that there is currently an identified school nurse in each secondary school and associated feeder primary school and that the framework recommends that school children in Wales have extended access throughout the year including school holidays and provides universal standards for service provision.

4. Notes that the framework is a key component and foundation to the Healthy Child Wales Programme (0-7 years) and a platform for potential phased extension to older age groups.

'The School Nursing Framework for Wales 2017'

 

9.

Voting Time

Minutes:

The item started at 16.42

Votes Summary

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