NDM6854 Welsh Conservatives debate - Armed Forces
NDM6854 Welsh Conservatives debate - Armed Forces
NDM6854 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West)
The
National Assembly for Wales:
1.
Notes that this year’s Remembrance Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of
Armistice Day and the end of the first world war.
2.
Welcomes the Royal British Legion’s ‘Thank you 100’, which remembers those who
served, sacrificed and changed our world between 1914 and 1918.
3.
Honours the contribution of those who have served and continue to serve in our
armed forces.
4.
Calls upon the Welsh Government to appoint an armed forces commissioner for
Wales to ensure that the Armed Forces Covenant is upheld.
The
following amendments were tabled:
Amendment
1 -
Julie James (Swansea West)
Delete
point 4 and replace with:
Welcomes
the appointment of the Armed Forces Liaison Officers across Wales and the
collaborative approach of the Armed Forces Expert Group in ensuring the Armed
Forces Covenant is upheld.
Amendment
2 - Neil
McEvoy (South Wales Central)
Add
as new point at end of motion:
Calls
on the Welsh Government to bring about a no soldier left behind Act that would
guarantee quality housing and healthcare to veterans who have seen active
service.
Business type: Debate
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 10/06/2021
Decision due: 7 Nov 2018 by Plenary - Fifth Senedd
Lead member: Darren Millar MS