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Transcript: Transcript for 19/07/2017 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd
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Record of Proceedings View the Record
of Proceedings |
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Presiding Officer Statement The item started at
13.30 The Llywydd made a
statement further to a Point of Order that was raised the previous day
regarding the use of language in the Siambr, which had prompted her to reflect more
generally on a recent tendency among Members to sail close to the wind in
relation to the language used. Whilst the Llywydd was satisfied that her response to date had been
correct and in accordance with our Standing Orders, she did not expect the Siambr
to become a place where accusations about the personal integrity of Members were
thrown around lightly or frequently. She asked Members to think carefully about
the words they used, and stated that she would not allow a pattern of behaviour
to develop which deliberately tested the Assembly’s boundaries. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure 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
13.31 The first 7 questions were asked. The
Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the Cabinet
Secretary after Question 2. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport The
Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice
to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 2. Minutes: The item started at
14.25 The first 6 questions were asked. The
Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the Cabinet
Secretary after Question 2. |
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(20 mins) |
Topical Questions To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and
Children Steffan Lewis
(South Wales East): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the
decline in safety in youth jails in light of the publication of the HM Chief
Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales' Annual Report 2016 –17? To ask the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and
Rural Affairs David Melding
(South Wales Central): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on
current guidance for the management and removal of dangerous structures,
following yesterday’s fatal building collapse in Splott? Minutes: The
item started at 15.19 To
ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children Steffan Lewis
(South Wales East): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the
decline in safety in youth jails in light of the publication of the HM Chief
Inspector of Prisons for England and Wales' Annual Report 2016 –17? To
ask the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs David Melding
(South Wales Central): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on
current guidance for the management and removal of dangerous structures,
following yesterday’s fatal building collapse in Splott? |
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(5 mins) |
90 Second Statements Minutes: The item started at
15.27 Ann Jones made a
statement to note the 60th anniversary of the opening of the first Welsh medium
secondary school, in Rhyl. Hannah Blythyn made
a statement on Point of Ayr Colliery heritage project, Talacre, which will unveil
its pit wheel and pony sculpture on 23 July. Dawn Bowden made a
statement on Fochriw Primary School and its “Red Kite Project”, which aims to
develop children as ethically informed citizens. Elin Jones made a statement on the closure of Llanwnnen, Llanwenog and
Cwrtnewydd primary schools, and the opening of Dyffryn Cledlyn regional school
in September. |
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(30 mins) |
Statement from the Chair of the Finance Committee: Fiscal Reform – Lessons from Scotland Minutes: The item started at 15.33 |
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(60 mins) |
Debate on the report by the Public Accounts Committee on Natural Resources Wales: Scrutiny of Annual Report and Accounts 2015-16 NDM6366 Nick
Ramsay (Monmouth) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: Notes
the Report of the Public Accounts Committee - Natural Resources Wales: Annual
Report and Accounts 2015-16 - which was laid
in the Table Office on 15 June 2017. Note:
Natural Resources Wales's response to the report was received and published
on the Committee's webpage on 5 July 2017. Supporting document: Minutes: The item started at 15.57 NDM6366
Nick
Ramsay (Monmouth) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: Notes
the Report of the Public Accounts Committee - Natural Resources Wales: Annual Report
and Accounts 2015-16 - which was laid
in the Table Office on 15 June 2017. The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing
Order 12.36. |
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(5 mins) |
Motion under Standing Order 10.5 to extend the appointment of the Chair of the Wales Audit Office Board NDM6369 Simon
Thomas (Mid and West Wales) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Paragraphs 5(1)
and 5(3) to Schedule 1 of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2013, and under Standing
Order 10.5, extends the appointment of Isobel Garner as Chair of the Wales
Audit Office Board for a further three years. 'Public Audit (Wales)
Act 2013' Supporting document: Minutes: The item started at 16.37 NDM6369
Simon
Thomas (Mid and West Wales) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Paragraphs
5(1) and 5(3) to Schedule 1 of the Public Audit Wales Act 2013, and under
Standing Order 10.5, extends the appointment of Isobel Garner as Chair of the
Wales Audit Office Board for a further three years. The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing
Order 12.36. |
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(60 mins) |
United Kingdom Independence Party debate NDM6371 Neil
Hamilton (Mid and West Wales) To
propose that the National Assembly: 1.
Believes that Brexit: a)
enables the Welsh people to have more control over their own lives by devolving
governmental powers from unelected technocrats in Brussels to Assembly Members
in Cardiff and MPs at Westminster; b)
can create more prosperity for agriculture and the rural economy, by replacing
the CAP with an agricultural policy tailor-made for Wales's specific needs,
with special reference to conservation and environmental protection based on
scientific principles and incurring proportionate cost to rural taxpayers and
businesses. 2.
Believes that the Welsh Government should develop other tailor made policies
for rural areas within a localism agenda which empowers local people by: a)
making major planning decisions with a significant adverse impact on the
quality of life, such as intrusive wind-farms, subject to local referendums; b)
making major changes to the provision of rural schools and other educational
services subject to genuine local consultation; c)
facilitating more affordable rural housing; and d)
giving greater priority to the provision of NHS facilities in smaller rural
towns. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) Delete all and replace with: To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Believes that leaving the European Union offers the
opportunity to devolve more powers to the National Assembly for Wales. 2. Acknowledges that there will be an opportunity to
reduce the amount of red tape facing Welsh farmers and expects the Welsh
Government to work with the UK Government to deliver a post-Brexit framework
that supports Welsh farmers. 3. Calls on the Welsh Government to do more to support
rural communities across Wales, by developing more tailor-made policies in the
areas of health, education and housing. [If amendment 1 is
agreed, amendment 2 will be de-selected] Amendment 2. Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Delete all and replace with: Believes that the
current approach to Brexit through the UK Government's European Union
(Withdrawal) Bill blocks the exercise of devolved powers by the Assembly and
endangers the control people in Wales have over their lives. Minutes: The item started at
16.42 Voting on the motion and amendments under this item
was deferred until voting time. A vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM6371 Neil
Hamilton (Mid and West Wales) To propose that the National Assembly: 1. Believes that Brexit: a) enables the Welsh people to have more control
over their own lives by devolving governmental powers from unelected
technocrats in Brussels to Assembly Members in Cardiff and MPs at Westminster; b) can create more prosperity for agriculture and
the rural economy, by replacing the CAP with an agricultural policy tailor-made
for Wales's specific needs, with special reference to conservation and
environmental protection based on scientific principles and incurring
proportionate cost to rural taxpayers and businesses. 2. Believes that the Welsh Government should
develop other tailor made policies for rural areas within a localism agenda
which empowers local people by: a) making major planning decisions with a
significant adverse impact on the quality of life, such as intrusive
wind-farms, subject to local referendums; b) making major changes to the provision of rural
schools and other educational services subject to genuine local consultation; c) facilitating more affordable rural housing; and d) giving greater priority to the provision of NHS
facilities in smaller rural towns.
The motion without
amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) Delete all and
replace with: To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales: 1. Believes that
leaving the European Union offers the opportunity to devolve more powers to the
National Assembly for Wales. 2. Acknowledges
that there will be an opportunity to reduce the amount of red tape facing Welsh
farmers and expects the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to
deliver a post-Brexit framework that supports Welsh farmers. 3. Calls on the
Welsh Government to do more to support rural communities across Wales, by
developing more tailor-made policies in the areas of health, education and
housing. A vote was taken on
amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was not agreed. Amendment 2. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Delete all and
replace with: Believes that the
current approach to Brexit through the UK Government's European Union
(Withdrawal) Bill blocks the exercise of devolved powers by the Assembly and
endangers the control people in Wales have over their lives. A vote was taken on
amendment 2:
Amendment 2 was agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM6371 Neil
Hamilton (Mid and West Wales) To propose that the National Assembly: Believes that the
current approach to Brexit through the UK Government's European Union
(Withdrawal) Bill blocks the exercise of devolved powers by the Assembly and
endangers the control people in Wales have over their lives.
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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Voting time Minutes: The item started at 17.30 |
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(30 mins) |
Short Debate NDM6370 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) Problem gambling in Wales Minutes: |