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Venue: Y Siambr - Y Senedd
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Transcript: Transcript for 21/03/2018 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning 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 The
first 9 questions were asked. Questions 2, 4, 5 and 6 were answered by the
Minister for Environment. The Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to
ask questions to the Cabinet Secretary and the Minister after question 2. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Public Services The
Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice
to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 2. Minutes: The
item started at 14.22 The
first 8 questions were asked. Question 3 was answered by the Minister for
Housing and Regeneration. The Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to
ask questions to the Cabinet Secretary and the Minister after question 2. |
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(20 mins) |
Topical Questions To ask the Cabinet
Secretary for Health and Social Services: Mick Antoniw
(Pontypridd):
Will the Welsh Government make a statement on the implications of the Gambling
Commission’s report on gambling in Wales? Angela Burns
(Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): In light of today's
announcement by the UK Government to increase pay for over a million NHS staff
in England, will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's
plans for NHS pay in Wales? Minutes: The item started at
15.15 To ask the Cabinet
Secretary for Health and Social Services: Mick Antoniw (Pontypridd): Will
the Welsh Government make a statement on the implications of the Gambling
Commission’s report on gambling in Wales? Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): In
light of today's announcement by the UK Government to increase pay for over a
million NHS staff in England, will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on
the Welsh Government's plans for NHS pay in Wales? |
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(5 mins) |
90 Second Statements Minutes: The item started at
15.32 David Melding made
a statement paying tribute to Lord Crickhowell, Nick Edwards. Angela Burns made a
statement on the Tearfund’s Mean Bean Challenge week. Jayne Bryant made a
statement celebrating the achievements of Team Oarstruck. |
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(60 mins) |
Debate: The General Principles of the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Bill NDM6696 Simon
Thomas (Mid and West Wales) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales in accordance with Standing Order
26.83: Agrees
to the general principles of the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Bill. The
Public
Services Ombudsman (Wales) Bill and Explanatory
Memorandum were laid before the Assembly on 2 October 2017. Supporting documents Report
of the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee – 9 March 2018 Report
of the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee – 9 March 2018 Minutes: The item started at 15.38 Voting
on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time. NDM6696 Simon
Thomas (Mid and West Wales) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales in accordance with Standing Order
26.83: Agrees
to the general principles of the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Bill. The
result was as follows:
The
motion was agreed. |
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(60 mins) |
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) – Community Transport NDM6666 Mark
Isherwood (North Wales) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes that community transport services play a vital role in our communities,
providing transport for people who face barriers to accessing public and
private transport, supporting people to live independently and access vital
services, while also mitigating issues around loneliness and isolation. 2.
Notes the concern about the current Department for Transport consultation on
community transport permits (Section 19/22) and the potential impact of this on
services in Wales. 3.
Calls on the Welsh Government to: a)
work in partnership with the community transport sector and public bodies to
ensure the sector can continue in its unique role providing bespoke transport
options for vulnerable people, to ensure access to services while the
consultation process is underway; b)
develop contingency plans to mitigate any impact on transport provision through
minibus services delivered through Section 19 and 22 permits; c)
publish a clear strategy which recognises the cross-cutting aspect of community
transport provision across Welsh Government departments in delivering the Welsh
Government’s strategic aims; d)
provide much needed stability for the sector by moving toward three year
funding agreements to allow organisations to develop and take forward plans, to
ensure greater sustainability and a more strategic approach to service
provision; and e)
ensure engagement with relevant partners and stakeholders across Wales to
inform the Welsh Government’s own response to the consultation, and ensure
understanding in the sector of the Welsh Government’s position. Department
for Transport consultation on community transport permits Supporters: Suzy
Davies (South Wales West) Minutes: The item started at 16.30 NDM6666 Mark
Isherwood (North Wales) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes that community transport services play a vital role in our communities,
providing transport for people who face barriers to accessing public and
private transport, supporting people to live independently and access vital
services, while also mitigating issues around loneliness and isolation. 2.
Notes the concern about the current Department for Transport consultation on
community transport permits (Section 19/22) and the potential impact of this on
services in Wales. 3.
Calls on the Welsh Government to: a)
work in partnership with the community transport sector and public bodies to
ensure the sector can continue in its unique role providing bespoke transport
options for vulnerable people, to ensure access to services while the
consultation process is underway; b)
develop contingency plans to mitigate any impact on transport provision through
minibus services delivered through Section 19 and 22 permits; c)
publish a clear strategy which recognises the cross-cutting aspect of community
transport provision across Welsh Government departments in delivering the Welsh
Government’s strategic aims; d)
provide much needed stability for the sector by moving toward three year
funding agreements to allow organisations to develop and take forward plans, to
ensure greater sustainability and a more strategic approach to service
provision; and e)
ensure engagement with relevant partners and stakeholders across Wales to
inform the Welsh Government’s own response to the consultation, and ensure
understanding in the sector of the Welsh Government’s position. The
motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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(0 mins) |
United Kingdom Independence Party debate – Postponed to 18 April |
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Voting Time Minutes: The
item started at 17.17 |
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Votes Summary Supporting documents: |
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(0 mins) |
Short Debate No
motion tabled. Minutes: No
motion tabled. |
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At 17.18 proceedings were suspended for 15
minutes. The bell was rung 5 minutes before reconvening for Stage 3 of the Law
Derived from the European Union (Wales) Bill. |
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(120 mins) |
Debate: Stage 3 of the Law Derived from the European Union (Wales) Bill In
accordance with Standing Order 26.36, amendments will be disposed of in the
order which the sections and schedules to which they relate arise in the Bill. The amendments have been
grouped for the purposes of debate and the groupings will be debated as
follows: 1. Environmental
principles and governance 2. Duty to report on Welsh
Ministers’ consents (Sections 14 and 15) 3. Repeal of the Act 4. Procedures - Technical
amendment Supporting documents Minutes: The
item started at 17.33 In
accordance with Standing Order 26.36, the amendments were disposed of in the
order which the sections and schedules to which they relate arise in the Bill. A vote was
taken on amendment 9:
Amendment
9 was not agreed. A vote was
taken on amendment 3:
Amendment
3 was agreed. A vote was
taken on amendment 1:
Amendment
1 was not agreed. A vote was
taken on amendment 2:
Amendment
2 was not agreed. A vote was
taken on amendment 4:
Amendment
4 was agreed. A vote was
taken on amendment 5:
Amendment
5 was agreed. A vote was
taken on amendment 6:
Amendment
6 was agreed. A vote was
taken on amendment 7:
Amendment
7 was agreed. A vote was
taken on amendment 8:
Amendment
8 was agreed. All
sections and schedules of the Bill were deemed agreed, concluding Stage 3
proceedings. |
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Presiding Officer Statement The
Presiding Officer stated that, in accordance with Standing Order 26.50A, she
could confirm that in her view, the provisions of the Law Derived from the
European Union (Wales) Bill did not relate to a protected subject matter. |
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(15 mins) |
Debate: Stage 4 of the Law Derived from the European Union (Wales) Bill Minutes: The
item started at 18.12 In
accordance with Standing Order 26.67, the Leader of the House made a statement
that she had it in command from Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Cornwall
to acquaint the Assembly that, having been informed of the purport of the Law
Derived from the European Union (Wales) Bill, both have given their consent to
the Bill. Stage
4 motion to approve the Law Derived from the European Union (Wales) Bill. The result
was as follows:
The
motion was agreed. |