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Transcript: Transcript for 14/09/2016 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs The Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 2. Supporting documents: Minutes: The
item started at 13.30 The
first 9 questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople
to ask questions to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 2. |
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children The Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 2. Minutes: The item started at 14.17 The first 10 questions were asked. The Presiding
Officer invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the Cabinet Secretary
after Question 2. |
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Motion to alter the remit of the External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee NDM6083 Elin Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that
the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 16.3: Agrees to alter the
remit of the External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee, so that its
remit is as follows: (a) to examine
the implications for Wales of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European
Union and to ensure Welsh interests are safeguarded during the withdrawal
process, in any new relationship with the European Union and in the intra-UK
post-withdrawal arrangements for relevant policy, finance and legislation; (b) to coordinate
activity across Assembly committees in relation to point (a) above. (c) to carry out
the functions of the responsible committee under Standing Orders 21.8 to 21.11,
with a consequential change to the remit of the Constitutional and Legislative
Affairs Committee; (d) to consider
any other matter, including legislation, referred to it by the Business
Committee. Supporting
Documents Minutes: The item started at 15.04 NDM6083 Elin Jones
(Ceredigion) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 16.3: Agrees to alter the remit of the External
Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee, so that its remit is as follows: (a) to examine the implications for Wales of
the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union and to ensure Welsh
interests are safeguarded during the withdrawal process, in any new
relationship with the European Union and in the intra-UK post-withdrawal
arrangements for relevant policy, finance and legislation; (b) to coordinate activity across Assembly
committees in relation to point (a) above. (c) to carry out the functions of the
responsible committee under Standing Orders 21.8 to 21.11, with a consequential
change to the remit of the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee; (d) to consider any other matter, including
legislation, referred to it by the Business Committee. The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing
Order 12.36. |
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Motion to Elect Members to Committees NDM6091
Elin
Jones (Ceredigion) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order
17.3 and 17.13(ii), elects Michelle Brown (UKIP Cymru) as a Member of the
External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee. Minutes: The item started at 15.04 NDM6091
Elin Jones
(Ceredigion) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order
17.3 and 17.13(ii), elects Michelle Brown (UKIP Cymru) as a Member of the
External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee. The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing
Order 12.36. |
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Plaid Cymru Debate NDM6085 Simon Thomas
(Mid and West Wales) To propose that
the National Assembly for Wales: Calls on the
Welsh Government to prioritise: (a) protecting Wales
from the immediate fallout of Brexit; and (b) closing the
prosperity gap between Wales and the rest of the United Kingdom by: (i) creating a
Wales development agency for the 21st century which will sell Wales, our
products and ideas to the world in order to grow Welsh businesses and boost our
exports; (ii) establishing
a national infrastructure commission for Wales to plan, fund and deliver our
nation's transport, telecommunications, energy and green infrastructure; and (iii) increasing
levels of procurement for businesses based in Wales. The
following amendments have been tabled: Amendment
1. Paul Davies
(Preseli Pembrokeshire) Delete sub-point
(a) and replace with: 'working
proactively with the UK Government and other devolved governments ahead of the
triggering of article 50 and the subsequent negotiations.' Amendment
2. Jane Hutt
(Vale of Glamorgan) Delete sub-point
(b)(i) and replace with: 'selling Wales,
our products and ideas to the world in order to grow Welsh businesses and boost
our exports;' Minutes: The item started at 15.05 Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM6085 Simon Thomas
(Mid and West Wales) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: Calls on the Welsh Government to prioritise: (a) protecting Wales from the immediate
fallout of Brexit; and (b) closing the prosperity gap between Wales
and the rest of the United Kingdom by: (i) creating a Wales development agency for
the 21st century which will sell Wales, our products and ideas to the world in
order to grow Welsh businesses and boost our exports; (ii) establishing a national infrastructure
commission for Wales to plan, fund and deliver our nation's transport,
telecommunications, energy and green infrastructure; and (iii) increasing levels of procurement for
businesses based in Wales.
The
motion without amendment was not agreed. The
following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Paul Davies
(Preseli Pembrokeshire) Delete
sub-point (a) and replace with: 'working
proactively with the UK Government and other devolved governments ahead of the
triggering of article 50 and the subsequent negotiations.' A
vote was taken on Amendment 1:
Amendment
1 was agreed. Amendment 2. Jane Hutt
(Vale of Glamorgan) Delete
sub-point (b)(i) and replace with: 'selling
Wales, our products and ideas to the world in order to grow Welsh businesses
and boost our exports;' A
vote was taken on Amendment 2:
Amendment
2 was agreed. A
vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM6085 Simon Thomas
(Mid and West Wales) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: Calls
on the Welsh Government to prioritise: (a);
working proactively with the UK Government and other devolved governments ahead
of the triggering of article 50 and the subsequent negotiations; and (b)
closing the prosperity gap between Wales and the rest of the United Kingdom by: (i)
selling Wales, our products and ideas to the world in order to grow Welsh
businesses and boost our exports; (ii)
establishing a national infrastructure commission for Wales to plan, fund and
deliver our nation's transport, telecommunications, energy and green
infrastructure; and (iii)
increasing levels of procurement for businesses based in Wales.
The
motion as amended was agreed. |
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Welsh Conservative Debate NDM6084 Paul Davies
(Preseli Pembrokeshire) To propose that
the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes that the
retention of the frontline workforce is a major challenge facing the NHS in
Wales. 2. Believes that
the Welsh Government must outline its response to recent increases in the
number of vacancies for doctors in the Welsh NHS. 3. Recognises,
with concern, that stress-related illnesses are increasingly responsible for
ambulance service staff being absent from work, and the impact this could have
on the longer-term recruitment and retention of staff. 4. Calls on the
Welsh Government to implement a clear, comprehensive strategy which outlines
how the Welsh Government will prioritise frontline staff recruitment and
retention and tackle issues pertaining to low staff morale during the course of
the fifth Assembly. The following
amendment has been tabled: Amendment
1. Simon Thomas
(Mid and West Wales): Add as new point
at end of motion: Believes that a
recruitment and retention strategy must include a commitment to increase the
number of Welsh-domiciled students studying in Welsh medical schools. Minutes: The item started at 16.05 NDM6084 Paul Davies
(Preseli Pembrokeshire) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: 1. Notes that the retention of the frontline
workforce is a major challenge facing the NHS in Wales. 2. Believes that the Welsh Government must
outline its response to recent increases in the number of vacancies for doctors
in the Welsh NHS. 3. Recognises, with concern, that
stress-related illnesses are increasingly responsible for ambulance service
staff being absent from work, and the impact this could have on the longer-term
recruitment and retention of staff. 4. Calls on the Welsh Government to implement
a clear, comprehensive strategy which outlines how the Welsh Government will
prioritise frontline staff recruitment and retention and tackle issues
pertaining to low staff morale during the course of the fifth Assembly. The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing
Order 12.36. |
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United Kingdom Independence Party Debate NDM6087 Neil Hamilton
(Mid and West Wales) To propose that
the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Believes that Brexit
gives Wales a great opportunity to boost trade, industry and employment. 2. Welcomes the
freedom Brexit provides to create a tailor-made policy for Welsh agriculture
and fishing. 3. Calls on the
Welsh Government to work closely in a positive frame of mind to capitalise on
these opportunities and to involve all parties in the Assembly in its
negotiations with the UK Government to maximise the potential benefits for
Wales. The following
amendments have been tabled: Amendment
1. Paul Davies
(Preseli Pembrokeshire) 'Recognises the
outcome of the referendum on 23 June and calls on the Welsh Government to
engage positively with the UK and other devolved governments in securing the
best possible outcome for Wales during the forthcoming negotiations.' If
amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will fall. Amendment
2. Simon Thomas
(Mid and West Wales): Delete all and
replace with: 1. Notes that
Wales has a trade surplus with the EU and that maintaining full membership of
the single market is essential for Welsh businesses. 2. Regrets
the insecurity the agriculture industry faces as a result of Brexit. 3. Calls on the
Welsh Government to enhance support for the higher education sector,
particularly in research and development. 4. Calls on the
Welsh Government to ensure a four countries approach to Brexit negotiations in
order to ensure Welsh national interests are upheld during EU withdrawal. Minutes: The item started at 17.10 Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM6087 Neil Hamilton
(Mid and West Wales) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: 1. Believes that Brexit gives Wales a great
opportunity to boost trade, industry and employment. 2. Welcomes the freedom Brexit provides to
create a tailor-made policy for Welsh agriculture and fishing. 3. Calls on the Welsh Government to work
closely in a positive frame of mind to capitalise on these opportunities and to
involve all parties in the Assembly in its negotiations with the UK Government
to maximise the potential benefits for Wales.
The
motion without amendment was agreed/not agreed. The
following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Paul Davies
(Preseli Pembrokeshire) 'Recognises the outcome of the referendum on
23 June and calls on the Welsh Government to engage positively with the UK and
other devolved governments in securing the best possible outcome for Wales
during the forthcoming negotiations.' A vote was taken on Amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was agreed. As amendment 1 was agreed, amendment 2 was
de-selected. A
vote was taken on the motion as amended: To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: Recognises the outcome of the referendum on
23 June and calls on the Welsh Government to engage positively with the UK and
other devolved governments in securing the best possible outcome for Wales
during the forthcoming negotiations.
The
motion as amended was agreed. |
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Voting Time Minutes: The item started at 18.03 |
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Votes Summary Supporting documents: |
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Short Debate Short
Debate NDM6086 Jenny Rathbone (Cardiff
Central) Will the Housing
(Wales) Act 2014 be sufficient to deal with rogue landlords? Minutes: The item started at 18.08 NDM6086 Jenny Rathbone
(Cardiff Central) Will the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 be
sufficient to deal with rogue landlords? |