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Transcript: Transcript for 24/05/2017 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd
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Record of Proceedings View the Record
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Presiding Officer Statement The
item started at 13.30 The Presiding Officer announced, in accordance with
Standing Order 26.75, that the Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of
Devolved Taxes (Wales) Bill was given Royal Assent on that day. |
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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 Questions 1-4 and 6–9
were asked. Question 5 was withdrawn. 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
14.16 Questions 1–4 and 6–11 were asked. Question 5
was withdrawn. The Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to ask
questions to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 2. |
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Topical Questions No Topical Questions were tabled. Minutes: No
Topical Questions were tabled. |
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90 Second Statements Minutes: The item started at
15.00 Huw Irranca-Davies
made a statement the Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr, Taf ac Elái Urdd Eisteddfod. Dawn Bowden made a
statement on The Merthyr Rising and Dic Penderyn. Vikki Howells made a statement on World Hunger Day and food bank use in
Wales. |
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(30 mins) |
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Assessment for Learning - a distinct Welsh approach Minutes: The item started at 15.05 |
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(30 mins) |
Statement by the Counsel General: Consultation on the Welsh Government Prosecution Code Minutes: The item started at 15.37 |
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Debate by Individual Members under Standing Order 11.21(iv) - Postponed until 14 June |
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(60 mins) |
Welsh Conservatives debate NDM6316 Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Welcomes the UK Prime Minister's commitment to scrap tolls on the Severn
Crossings which will deliver a £100m boost to the Welsh economy. 2.
Recognises the need for a north Wales growth deal and its importance for future
prosperity in the region. 3.
Notes the importance of developing similar regional deals for rural communities
in mid Wales to ensure our country works for everyone. The following amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1. Jane
Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan): Delete
all and replace with: To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Welcomes the leadership role of the Welsh Government in working with other
parties to scrap tolls on the Severn Crossings which will deliver a £100m boost
to the Welsh economy. 2.
Notes the Prime Minister’s U-turn in supporting abolition of the Severn tolls. 3.
Recognises the commitment of the Welsh Government to working with the UK
Government and partners on all sides to deliver the North Wales Growth deal and
ensure sustainable transport links into all parts of Wales. 4.
Notes that the removal of tolls is just one part of the Welsh Government’s plan
to increase economic growth and improve the transport system in Wales, which
includes work underway to decarbonise the transport network in line with the obligations
of the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. ‘Well-being of
Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015’ [If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be de-selected] Amendment 2. Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Add
as new point 3 and re-number accordingly: Recognises
the urgent priority of electrification of the North Wales Coast Line, the South
Wales Main Line and the Valleys Lines and their importance for future
prosperity of their respective regions. Amendment 3. Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Add
as new point at end of motion: Calls
on the UK Government to come to a positive decision on funding for the Swansea
Bay Tidal Lagoon to ensure economic growth in that area. Amendment 4. Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Add
a new point at end of motion: Calls on the Welsh Government to consult with
Pembrokeshire County Council to abolish tolls on the Cleddau Bridge in
Pembrokeshire as an economic boost to the area. Minutes: The item started at
15.57 Voting on the motion and amendments under this item
was deferred until voting time. A vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM6316 Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Welcomes the UK Prime Minister's commitment to
scrap tolls on the Severn Crossings which will deliver a £100m boost to the
Welsh economy. 2. Recognises the need for a north Wales growth
deal and its importance for future prosperity in the region. 3. Notes the importance of developing similar
regional deals for rural communities in mid Wales to ensure our country works
for everyone.
The motion without
amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan): Delete all and
replace with: To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales: 1. Welcomes the
leadership role of the Welsh Government in working with other parties to scrap
tolls on the Severn Crossings which will deliver a £100m boost to the Welsh
economy. 2. Notes the Prime
Minister’s U-turn in supporting abolition of the Severn tolls. 3. Recognises the
commitment of the Welsh Government to working with the UK Government and
partners on all sides to deliver the North Wales Growth deal and ensure
sustainable transport links into all parts of Wales. 4. Notes that the
removal of tolls is just one part of the Welsh Government’s plan to increase
economic growth and improve the transport system in Wales, which includes work
underway to decarbonise the transport network in line with the obligations of
the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. A vote was taken on
amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was agreed. As amendment 1 was agreed, amendment 2 was de-selected. Amendment 3. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Add as new point at end of motion: Calls on the UK Government to come to a positive decision on funding for
the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon to ensure economic growth in that area. A vote was taken on
amendment 3:
Amendment 3 was agreed. Amendment 4. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Add a new point at
end of motion: Calls on the Welsh
Government to consult with Pembrokeshire County Council to abolish tolls on the
Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire as an economic boost to the area. A vote was taken on
amendment 4:
Amendment 4 was agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM6316 Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) 1. Welcomes the leadership
role of the Welsh Government in working with other parties to scrap tolls on
the Severn Crossings which will deliver a £100m boost to the Welsh economy. 2. Notes the Prime
Minister’s U-turn in supporting abolition of the Severn tolls. 3. Recognises the
commitment of the Welsh Government to working with the UK Government and
partners on all sides to deliver the North Wales Growth deal and ensure
sustainable transport links into all parts of Wales. 4. Notes that the
removal of tolls is just one part of the Welsh Government’s plan to increase
economic growth and improve the transport system in Wales, which includes work
underway to decarbonise the transport network in line with the obligations of
the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. 5. Calls on the UK Government to come to a positive decision on funding
for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon to ensure economic growth in that area. 6. Calls on the
Welsh Government to consult with Pembrokeshire County Council to abolish tolls
on the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire as an economic boost to the area.
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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Plaid Cymru debate - Withdrawn |
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(60 mins) |
Plaid Cymru debate NDM6318 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes Plaid Cymru's Programme of Opposition and the commitment to establish a national
energy company, Ynni Cymru. 2.
Notes the research paper by Simon Thomas on proposals to create Ynni Cymru. 3.
Calls on the Welsh Government to establish Ynni Cymru, which will run as a not
for dividend company at arms-length from Welsh Government, investing profits in
improved client service and prices. 4.
Calls on the Welsh Government to investigate creating a network of local energy
grids. 'Plaid
Cymru's Programme for Opposition' 'Ynni
Cymru – Power for Wales' The following amendment has been tabled: Amendment 1. Jane
Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) Delete
all and replace with: To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes the Welsh Government’s long-held commitment to: a)
use energy as efficiently as possible; b)
reduce reliance on energy generated from fossil fuels; and c)
actively manage the transition to a low carbon economy to deliver maximum
benefits for Wales and protect the most vulnerable. 2.
Recognises the contribution of Welsh Government-funded programmes, such as Warm
Homes, Nest and Arbed, Local Energy, Green Growth Wales and the Smart Living
programme in stimulating and supporting the early transition to a low carbon
economy. 3.
Recognises the Welsh Government’s role in supporting innovative energy generation,
such as the community-led Bethesda local energy selling pilot, the mine water
scheme in Bridgend and collaboration with industry and academia. 4. Notes the Welsh Government has held a series of
public meetings across Wales to discuss proposals for an energy company for
Wales. Minutes: The item started at
16.50 Voting on the motion and amendments under this item
was deferred until voting time. A vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM6318 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes Plaid Cymru's Programme of Opposition and
the commitment to establish a national energy company, Ynni Cymru. 2. Notes the research paper by Simon Thomas on
proposals to create Ynni Cymru. 3. Calls on the Welsh Government to establish Ynni
Cymru, which will run as a not for dividend company at arms-length from Welsh
Government, investing profits in improved client service and prices. 4. Calls on the Welsh Government to investigate
creating a network of local energy grids.
The motion without
amendment was not agreed. The following amendment was tabled: Amendment 1. Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) Delete all and
replace with: To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes the Welsh
Government’s long-held commitment to: a) use energy as
efficiently as possible; b) reduce reliance
on energy generated from fossil fuels; and c) actively manage
the transition to a low carbon economy to deliver maximum benefits for Wales
and protect the most vulnerable. 2. Recognises the
contribution of Welsh Government-funded programmes, such as Warm Homes, Nest
and Arbed, Local Energy, Green Growth Wales and the Smart Living programme in
stimulating and supporting the early transition to a low carbon economy. 3. Recognises the
Welsh Government’s role in supporting innovative energy generation, such as the
community-led Bethesda local energy selling pilot, the mine water scheme in
Bridgend and collaboration with industry and academia. 4. Notes the Welsh
Government has held a series of public meetings across Wales to discuss
proposals for an energy company for Wales. A vote was taken on
amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM6318 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes the Welsh
Government’s long-held commitment to: a) use energy as
efficiently as possible; b) reduce reliance
on energy generated from fossil fuels; and c) actively manage
the transition to a low carbon economy to deliver maximum benefits for Wales and
protect the most vulnerable. 2. Recognises the
contribution of Welsh Government-funded programmes, such as Warm Homes, Nest
and Arbed, Local Energy, Green Growth Wales and the Smart Living programme in
stimulating and supporting the early transition to a low carbon economy. 3. Recognises the
Welsh Government’s role in supporting innovative energy generation, such as the
community-led Bethesda local energy selling pilot, the mine water scheme in
Bridgend and collaboration with industry and academia. 4. Notes the Welsh
Government has held a series of public meetings across Wales to discuss
proposals for an energy company for Wales.
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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Voting time Minutes: The item started at 17.29 |
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Votes Summary Supporting documents: |
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Short Debate NDM6315 Dai
Lloyd (South Wales West) Defending
Wales for the next generation. The current unprecedented challenges facing Wales, including
the relationship with the rest of the world, economic inequality, and the need
for urgent and positive action in terms of improving outcomes for the next
generation. Minutes: The item started at
17.33 NDM6315 Dai Lloyd (South Wales West) Defending Wales for
the next generation. The current unprecedented challenges facing Wales, including the
relationship with the rest of the world, economic inequality, and the need for
urgent and positive action in terms of improving outcomes for the next
generation. |