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Transcript: Transcript for 20/10/2021 - Plenary
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This meeting was held in a hybrid format, with some Members in the Senedd Chamber and others joining by video-conference. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Minister for Social Justice The Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople
to ask questions without notice after Question 2. Supporting documents: Minutes: The
item started at 13.30 Questions
1-2 and 4-8 were asked. Question 3 was withdrawn. Questions 2 and 8 was
answered by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership. The Presiding Officer
invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the Minister after question 2. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Counsel General and the Minister for the Constitution The Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople
to ask questions without notice after Question 2. Minutes: The
item started at 14.20 Questions
1-3 and 5-8 were asked. Question 4 was not asked. The Presiding Officer invited
party spokespeople to ask questions to the Minister after question 2. |
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(45 mins) |
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change: Update on the Metro Minutes: The
item started at 15.06 In accordance with Standing Order 12.18, at 15.55 the
meeting was suspended by the Deputy Presiding Officer. |
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(20 mins) |
Questions to the Senedd Commission Minutes: The
item started at 16.25 The
4 questions were asked. |
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(20 mins) |
Topical Questions To
be answered by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change: Samuel Kurtz (Carmarthen West and South
Pembrokeshire): What
impact will the Welsh Government’s roads review have on improvements already in
progress on the A40 Llanddewi Velfrey to Redstone Cross bypass? To
ask the Minister for Health and Social Services: Peredur Owen
Griffiths (South Wales East): How
is the Government addressing staff concerns and morale within Aneurin Bevan
University Health Board following the publication of a critical Royal College
of Physicians report? Minutes: The
item started at 16.25 To
the Deputy Minister for Climate Change: Samuel Kurtz (Carmarthen West and South
Pembrokeshire):
What impact
will the Welsh Government’s roads review have on improvements already in progress
on the A40 Llanddewi Velfrey to Redstone Cross bypass? To the Minister for Health and Social Services: Peredur Owen
Griffiths (South Wales East): How is the Government addressing staff concerns and
morale within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board following the publication
of a critical Royal College of Physicians report? |
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(5 mins) |
90 Second Statements Minutes: The
item started at 16.50 Mabon
ap Gwynfor made a statement on Eryri – celebrating 70 years of the UK’s first
National Park. |
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(30 mins) |
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - An employee ownership Bill NDM7722 Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Notes a proposal for an employee ownership
Bill on promoting worker buy-outs and employee ownership. 2. Notes that the purpose of this Bill
would be to: a) legislate for a Welsh Marcora law
to provide the legal framework, financial support and advice for worker
buy-outs; b) put in place a statutory duty to
double the size of the co-operative economy by 2026 and to actively promote
employee-ownership and worker buy-outs; c) provide financial support and
advice for workers to buy out all or part of a business facing closure or
down-sizing and to establish a workers co-operative; d) ensure that all companies in Wales in
receipt of public funding or part of the social partnership and ethical
procurement chains agree to the principles of worker buy-outs and employee
ownership. Supporters Minutes: The item started at
16.52 Voting on the motion under this item was
deferred until Voting Time. NDM7722 Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Notes a proposal for an employee ownership
Bill on promoting worker buy-outs and employee ownership. 2. Notes that the purpose of this Bill would
be to: a) legislate for a Welsh Marcora law to
provide the legal framework, financial support and advice for worker buy-outs; b) put in place a statutory duty to
double the size of the co-operative economy by 2026 and to actively promote
employee-ownership and worker buy-outs; c) provide financial support and advice
for workers to buy out all or part of a business facing closure or down-sizing
and to establish a workers co-operative; d) ensure that all companies in Wales in
receipt of public funding or part of the social partnership and ethical
procurement chains agree to the principles of worker buy-outs and employee
ownership. Supporters The result was as follows:
The motion was agreed. |
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(60 mins) |
Welsh Conservatives debate - Teacher recruitment NDM7811 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)
To propose that the Senedd: 1. Recognises the hard work and dedication
of teachers and school staff across Wales throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. Acknowledges that teachers in Wales
continue to face unprecedented pressures as we move out of the pandemic and
implement a new curriculum. 3. Believes that falling teacher numbers in
Wales will adversely impact the ability of learners to overcome the adverse
impact of the pandemic on their education. 4. Calls on the Welsh Government to
urgently bring forward a plan to boost teacher recruitment, which includes: a) setting targets to deliver 5,000
teachers across Wales in the next five years; b) refunding tuition fees for those who go
on to work as teachers for at least five years in Welsh schools; c) establishing a Welsh education advisory
service to improve access to employment opportunities and establish more
pathways into the teaching profession; d) guaranteeing all newly qualified
teachers with at least one year of employment in a Welsh school or college. The following amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham) Delete all after point 1 and replace with: 2. Expresses its gratitude to the entire
education workforce for prioritizing the wellbeing of learners and its
commitment to implementing the new curriculum despite the unprecedented
pressures of the pandemic 3. Believes the wellbeing of the education
workforce is of paramount importance. 4. Recognises that professional learning is
essential for a high-quality and motivated workforce. 5. Condemns the Westminster Government’s
public sector pay freeze and the impact it has on teachers at a time of
unprecedented pressure on the workforce 6. Welcomes that: a) there was a 40 per cent increase in
applications for teaching courses last year. b) salaries for new teachers in Wales have
increased 15.9 per cent since 2019 and that the Welsh Government helped
deliver a 1.75 per cent) pay rise for all teachers this year despite the
public sector pay freeze. c) Welsh Government additional funding this
financial year has helped match over 400 newly qualified teachers with schools. d) Wales’s focus on teachers’ professional
learning has been found to be “exceptional in comparison to many other OECD
jurisdictions and provides a strong basis for the enhancement of professional learning
in schools”. e) Wales is leading the way with a
statutory whole-school approach framework guidance, which is designed to
support the wellbeing of staff as well as learners [If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will
be de-selected] Amendment 2 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon) Delete point 4 and replace with: Believes that falling teacher numbers are
influenced by a myriad of factors, including workload, unnecessary bureaucracy,
staffing and personnel issues, inspection processes, as well as funding and
budgeting related issues; Further believes that addressing recruitment
issues has to be a multi-pronged approach, focusing on valuing the profession
and creating better working conditions and opportunities. Minutes: The item started at 17.26 Voting on the motion and amendments under
this item was deferred until Voting Time. A vote was taken on the motion without
amendment: NDM7811
Darren Millar (Clwyd West)
To
propose that the Senedd: 1.
Recognises the hard work and dedication of teachers and school staff across
Wales throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 2.
Acknowledges that teachers in Wales continue to face unprecedented pressures as
we move out of the pandemic and implement a new curriculum. 3.
Believes that falling teacher numbers in Wales will adversely impact the
ability of learners to overcome the adverse impact of the pandemic on their
education. 4.
Calls on the Welsh Government to urgently bring forward a plan to boost teacher
recruitment, which includes: a)
setting targets to deliver 5,000 teachers across Wales in the next five years; b)
refunding tuition fees for those who go on to work as teachers for at least
five years in Welsh schools; c)
establishing a Welsh education advisory service to improve access to employment
opportunities and establish more pathways into the teaching profession; d)
guaranteeing all newly qualified teachers with at least one year of employment
in a Welsh school or college.
The motion without amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment
1 Lesley
Griffiths (Wrexham) Delete
all after point 1 and replace with: 2.
Expresses its gratitude to the entire education workforce for prioritizing the
wellbeing of learners and its commitment to implementing the new curriculum
despite the unprecedented pressures of the pandemic 3.
Believes the wellbeing of the education workforce is of paramount importance. 4.
Recognises that professional learning is essential for a high-quality and
motivated workforce. 5.
Condemns the Westminster Government’s public sector pay freeze and the impact
it has on teachers at a time of unprecedented pressure on the workforce 6.
Welcomes that: a)
there was a 40 per cent increase in applications for teaching courses last
year. b)
salaries for new teachers in Wales have increased 15.9 per cent since 2019
and that the Welsh Government helped deliver a 1.75 per cent) pay rise for
all teachers this year despite the public sector pay freeze. c)
Welsh Government additional funding this financial year has helped match over
400 newly qualified teachers with schools. d)
Wales’s focus on teachers’ professional learning has been found to be
“exceptional in comparison to many other OECD jurisdictions and provides a
strong basis for the enhancement of professional learning in schools”. e)
Wales is leading the way with a statutory whole-school approach framework
guidance, which is designed to support the wellbeing of staff as well as
learners 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: NDM7811
Darren Millar (Clwyd West)
To
propose that the Senedd: 1.
Recognises the hard work and dedication of teachers and school staff across
Wales throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 2.
Expresses its gratitude to the entire education workforce for prioritizing the
wellbeing of learners and its commitment to implementing the new curriculum
despite the unprecedented pressures of the pandemic 3.
Believes the wellbeing of the education workforce is of paramount importance. 4.
Recognises that professional learning is essential for a high-quality and motivated
workforce. 5.
Condemns the Westminster Government’s public sector pay freeze and the impact
it has on teachers at a time of unprecedented pressure on the workforce 6.
Welcomes that: a)
there was a 40 per cent increase in applications for teaching courses last
year. b)
salaries for new teachers in Wales have increased 15.9 per cent since 2019
and that the Welsh Government helped deliver a 1.75 per cent) pay rise for
all teachers this year despite the public sector pay freeze. c)
Welsh Government additional funding this financial year has helped match over
400 newly qualified teachers with schools. d)
Wales’s focus on teachers’ professional learning has been found to be “exceptional
in comparison to many other OECD jurisdictions and provides a strong basis for
the enhancement of professional learning in schools”. e)
Wales is leading the way with a statutory whole-school approach framework
guidance, which is designed to support the wellbeing of staff as well as
learners
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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Voting Time Minutes: In
accordance with Standing Order 12.18, at 18.04 proceedings were suspended to
allow a technical break before voting time. The
item started at 18.11 |
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Votes Summary Supporting documents: |
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(30 mins) |
Short Debate NDM7810 Samuel Kurtz (Carmarthen West and South
Pembrokeshire) Wales Young Farmers Clubs: developing conscientious
young people in rural Wales Minutes: The
item started at 18.15 NDM7810
Samuel
Kurtz (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire)
Wales
Young Farmers Clubs: developing conscientious young people in rural Wales |