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Transcript: Transcript for 09/11/2021 - 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 First Minister The
Presiding Officer will call Party Leaders to ask questions without notice to
the First Minister after Question 2. Supporting documents: Minutes: The item started at
13.30 The first 8
questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited party leaders to ask
questions to the First Minister after question 2. |
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(30 mins) |
Business Statement and Announcement Minutes: The item started at
14.32. |
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(45 mins) |
Statement by the Minister for Economy: The Foundational Economy Minutes: The item started at
14.58. In
accordance with Standing Order 12.18, at 15.31 the meeting was suspended by the
Presiding Officer. |
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(45 mins) |
Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: Wales and Africa Minutes: The item started at 15.39. |
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(20 mins) |
The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 19) Regulations 2021 NDM7822 - Lesley Griffiths
(Wrexham) To propose that the
Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5: 1. Approves that the
draft The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales)
(Amendment) (No. 19) Regulations 2021 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the
Table Office on 29 October 2021. Supporting
Documents Minutes: The item started at 16.33 Voting
on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time. NDM7822
- Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham) To
propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5: 1.
Approves that the draft The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No.
5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 19) Regulations 2021 is made in accordance with the
draft laid in
the Table Office on 29 October 2021. Supporting
Documents The
result was as follows:
The motion was agreed. |
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(15 mins) |
The Representation of the People (Amendment) (Wales) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 NDM7821 - Lesley Griffiths
(Wrexham) To propose that the
Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5: 1. Approves that
the draft The Representation of the People (Amendment) (Wales) (Coronavirus)
(No. 2) Regulations 2021 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the
Table Office on 26 October 2021. Supporting
Documents Minutes: The item started at 17.26 NDM7821
- Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham) To
propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5: 1.
Approves that the draft The Representation of the People (Amendment) (Wales)
(Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 is made in accordance with the
draft laid in
the Table Office on 26 October 2021. Supporting
Documents The
motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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(60 mins) |
Debate: Voter Inclusion NDM7818 - Lesley Griffiths
(Wrexham) To propose that the
Senedd: 1. Welcomes the Welsh
Government’s efforts to modernise electoral administration in Wales to ensure
that people can vote and their votes are counted. 2. Notes the Welsh
Government’s principles for Electoral Reform as set out in the Counsel General
and Minister for the Constitution’s written statement on 15 July 2021. 3. Regrets the
proposals by the UK Government to introduce voter ID and restrict access to
postal and proxy voting, which will suppress voting and deny people in Wales
their fundamental democratic rights. Written
Statement: Framework for electoral reform – 15 July 2021 The following
amendment has been tabled: Amendment 1 - Darren Millar
(Clwyd West) Delete all and
replace with: To propose that the
Senedd: 1. Believes that
elections in Wales should be free and fair. 2. Welcomes the UK
Government’s election Bill and its provisions to strengthen the integrity of
elections. 3. Notes that the
introduction of voter ID has been backed by the Electoral Commission and that
the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s Office for
Democratic Institutions and Human Rights has stated that its absence is a
security risk. 4. Calls on the
Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to improve the integrity of all
elections held in Wales. Minutes: The item started at 17.31 Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. NDM7818
- Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Welcomes the Welsh Government’s efforts to
modernise electoral administration in Wales to ensure that people can vote and
their votes are counted. 2. Notes the Welsh Government’s principles for
Electoral Reform as set out in the Counsel General and Minister for the
Constitution’s written statement on 15 July 2021. 3. Regrets the proposals by the UK Government to
introduce voter ID and restrict access to postal and proxy voting, which will
suppress voting and deny people in Wales their fundamental democratic
rights. Written Statement: Framework for electoral reform – 15 July 2021 The following amendments were
tabled: Amendment
1 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West) Delete
all and replace with: To
propose that the Senedd: 1.
Believes that elections in Wales should be free and fair. 2.
Welcomes the UK Government’s election Bill and its provisions to strengthen the
integrity of elections. 3.
Notes that the introduction of voter ID has been backed by the Electoral
Commission and that the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s
Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights has stated that its absence
is a security risk. 4.
Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to improve the
integrity of all elections held in Wales. A vote
was taken on amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was not agreed. A vote was taken on the motion: NDM7818
- Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Welcomes the Welsh Government’s efforts to modernise
electoral administration in Wales to ensure that people can vote and their
votes are counted. 2. Notes the Welsh Government’s principles for
Electoral Reform as set out in the Counsel General and Minister for the
Constitution’s written statement on 15 July 2021. 3. Regrets the proposals by the UK Government to
introduce voter ID and restrict access to postal and proxy voting, which will
suppress voting and deny people in Wales their fundamental democratic
rights. Written Statement: Framework for electoral reform – 15 July 2021
The motion was agreed. |
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(60 mins) |
Debate: Remembering and supporting our Armed Forces community in Wales NDM7819 - Lesley Griffiths
(Wrexham) To propose that the
Senedd: 1. Remembers and recognises
the contribution of all those who have served and continue to serve in our
Armed Forces, particularly those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. 2. Welcomes and
pays tribute to the support that third sector organisations provide to our
Armed Forces community in Wales, especially the Royal British Legion, which is
in its 100th anniversary year. 3. Expresses the
upmost gratitude for the efforts of the Armed Forces throughout the COVID-19
pandemic and the support they continue to provide in a number of settings,
including for the Welsh Ambulance Service. 4. Notes the Welsh
Government’s commitment to honouring the Armed Forces Covenant through the
provision of bespoke services and support for our Armed Forces community and
ongoing collaboration and engagement with stakeholders. Co-submitters The
following amendment has been tabled: Amendment
1 – Sian
Gwenllian (Arfon) Add
as new points at end of motion: Supports
the need to strive for peaceful resolutions to all conflicts and for an end to
war Remembers
all those who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts, including civilian
casualties. Minutes: The item started at 18.27 NDM7819
- Lesley
Griffiths (Wrexham) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Remembers and recognises the contribution of all
those who have served and continue to serve in our Armed Forces, particularly
those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. 2. Welcomes and pays tribute to the support that
third sector organisations provide to our Armed Forces community in Wales,
especially the Royal British Legion, which is in its 100th anniversary year. 3. Expresses the upmost gratitude for the efforts of
the Armed Forces throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the support they continue
to provide in a number of settings, including for the Welsh Ambulance Service. 4. Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to
honouring the Armed Forces Covenant through the provision of bespoke services
and support for our Armed Forces community and ongoing collaboration and
engagement with stakeholders. Co-submitters The following amendment was
tabled: Amendment
1 – Sian
Gwenllian (Arfon) Add as
new points at end of motion: Supports
the need to strive for peaceful resolutions to all conflicts and for an end to
war Remembers
all those who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts, including civilian
casualties. The amendment
was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 12.36. The
motion was amended as follows: To propose that the Senedd: 1. Remembers and recognises the contribution of all
those who have served and continue to serve in our Armed Forces, particularly
those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. 2. Welcomes and pays tribute to the support that
third sector organisations provide to our Armed Forces community in Wales,
especially the Royal British Legion, which is in its 100th anniversary year. 3. Expresses the upmost gratitude for the efforts of
the Armed Forces throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the support they continue
to provide in a number of settings, including for the Welsh Ambulance Service. 4. Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to
honouring the Armed Forces Covenant through the provision of bespoke services
and support for our Armed Forces community and ongoing collaboration and
engagement with stakeholders. 5.
Supports the need to strive for peaceful resolutions to all conflicts and for
an end to war 6.
Remembers all those who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts, including
civilian casualties. The
motion as amended was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. In
accordance with Standing Order 12.18, at 19.21 proceedings were suspended to
allow a technical break before Voting Time. |
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Voting Time Minutes: The item started at 19.27 |
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Votes Summary Supporting documents: |