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NDM6867 - Julie James (Swansea West)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5:

1.  Approves that the draft Law Derived from the European Union (Wales) Act 2018 (Repeal) Regulations 2018 are made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 8 June 2018.

Supporting Documents

The Law Derived from the European Union (Wales) Act 2018 (Repeal) Regulations 2018
Explanatory Memorandum
Report of the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee
Statement on Law Derived from the European Union (Wales) Act 2018 (Repeal) Regulations 2018

The item started at 17.26

Voting on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

A vote was taken on the motion:

NDM6867 - Julie James (Swansea West)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5:

1. Approves that the draft Law Derived from the European Union (Wales) Act 2018 (Repeal) Regulations 2018 are made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 8 June 2018.

For	Abstain	Against	Total
40	0	8	48

The motion was agreed.

NDM6866 - Julie James (Swansea West)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the 2017 Energy Generation in Wales Report, published on 13 November 2018.

2. Notes that, in order to deliver the 80 per cent carbon emissions reduction target in the Environment (Wales) Act 2016, there is an urgent need to decarbonise the energy system in Wales by:

a) taking forward regional, whole energy system planning to support a low carbon economy;

b) recognising the potential for a range of energy generation technologies, and the need for smart solutions to balance energy generation with demand;

c) accelerating deployment of low carbon energy development, where it provides benefit to Wales, recognising the current difficult investment climate; and

d) further developing the grid in Wales as part of place based plans.

Supporting Documents

Energy Generation in Wales 2017
The Environment (Wales) Act 2016

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 - Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to oppose the use of nuclear power as a means to achieve a low carbon energy system.

Amendment 2 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises the importance of Wylfa Newydd to the delivery of a sustainable long-term energy mix in Wales and endorses the First Minister’s comments regarding the transformative potential of this major energy infrastructure development to the North Wales economy.

Amendment 3 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises the importance of securing community support when planning large-scale renewable energy projects and regrets the Cabinet Secretary’s intervention regarding the Hendy Wind Farm development, which does not respect this important principle, and calls on the Welsh Government to reconsider this decision.

Amendment 4 - Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls for the full devolution of all powers over energy to Wales.

Amendment 5 - Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls for the establishment of Ynni Cymru to accelerate the development of renewable energy in Wales with a strong focus on community energy and public ownership.

The item started at 18.14

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

NDM6866 - Julie James (Swansea West)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the 2017 Energy Generation in Wales Report, published on 13 November 2018.

2. Notes that, in order to deliver the 80 per cent carbon emissions reduction target in the Environment (Wales) Act 2016, there is an urgent need to decarbonise the energy system in Wales by:

a) taking forward regional, whole energy system planning to support a low carbon economy;

b) recognising the potential for a range of energy generation technologies, and the need for smart solutions to balance energy generation with demand;

c) accelerating deployment of low carbon energy development, where it provides benefit to Wales, recognising the current difficult investment climate; and

d) further developing the grid in Wales as part of place based plans.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to oppose the use of nuclear power as a means to achieve a low carbon energy system.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
1	8	40	49

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises the importance of Wylfa Newydd to the delivery of a sustainable long-term energy mix in Wales and endorses the First Minister’s comments regarding the transformative potential of this major energy infrastructure development to the North Wales economy.

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
40	0	9	49

Amendment 2 was agreed.

Amendment 3 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises the importance of securing community support when planning large-scale renewable energy projects and regrets the Cabinet Secretary’s intervention regarding the Hendy Wind Farm development, which does not respect this important principle, and calls on the Welsh Government to reconsider this decision.

A vote was taken on amendment 3:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
13	0	36	49

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

Amendment 4 - Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls for the full devolution of all powers over energy to Wales.

A vote was taken on amendment 4:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
10	0	39	49

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

Amendment 5 - Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls for the establishment of Ynni Cymru to accelerate the development of renewable energy in Wales with a strong focus on community energy and public ownership.

A vote was taken on amendment 5:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
11	0	38	49

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM6866 - Julie James (Swansea West)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the 2017 Energy Generation in Wales Report, published on 13 November 2018.

2. Notes that, in order to deliver the 80 per cent carbon emissions reduction target in the Environment (Wales) Act 2016, there is an urgent need to decarbonise the energy system in Wales by:

a) taking forward regional, whole energy system planning to support a low carbon economy;

b) recognising the potential for a range of energy generation technologies, and the need for smart solutions to balance energy generation with demand;

c) accelerating deployment of low carbon energy development, where it provides benefit to Wales, recognising the current difficult investment climate; and

d) further developing the grid in Wales as part of place based plans.

3. Recognises the importance of Wylfa Newydd to the delivery of a sustainable long-term energy mix in Wales and endorses the First Minister’s comments regarding the transformative potential of this major energy infrastructure development to the North Wales economy.

For	Abstain	Against	Total
37	2	10	49

The motion as amended was agreed.

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