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Questions to the Minister for Finance Supporting documents: Decision: The item started at 13.30 All 15 questions were asked. Question 7 and 10 were grouped
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Minister for Local Government and Government Business Decision: The item started at 14.11 All 15 questions were asked. Question 4 and 9 were grouped
together for answer. |
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(15 mins) |
Questions to the Assembly Commission Decision: The item started at 14.49 The question was asked. |
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(60 mins) |
Debate by Individual Members under Standing Order 11.21(iv) NNDM5502
Kirsty
Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire) Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) Elin
Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes the proposal within the Welsh Government’s consultation
on proposals for a Public Health Bill to ban the use of electronic cigarettes
in enclosed public places and places of work in Wales. 2. Notes that an estimated 2.1million adults in the UK
currently use electronic cigarettes. 3. Notes that public health guidance from the National
Institute for Health and Care Excellence ‘Tobacco: harm-reduction approaches to
smoking’ supports the use of licenced nicotine containing products to aid
people in cutting down or quitting smoking. 4. Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward the
evidence behind the proposals on electronic cigarettes, to provide clarity on
the justification for these proposals within the Public Health Bill. Decision: The item started at 14.52 Voting on the motion under this item was deferred until
Voting Time. NNDM5502 Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire) Darren Millar (Clwyd West) Elin Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: 1. Notes the proposal within the Welsh
Government’s consultation on proposals for a Public Health Bill to ban the use
of electronic cigarettes in enclosed public places and places of work in Wales. 2. Notes that an estimated 2.1million adults in
the UK currently use electronic cigarettes. 3. Notes that public health guidance from the
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence ‘Tobacco: harm-reduction
approaches to smoking’ supports the use of licenced nicotine containing
products to aid people in cutting down or quitting smoking. 4. Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward the evidence behind the
proposals on electronic cigarettes, to provide clarity on the justification for
these proposals within the Public Health Bill. The result was as follows:
The motion was agreed. |
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(60 mins) |
Welsh Conservatives Debate NDM5504
Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Believes that a mixed-use high street and appropriate
night-time economy is key to ensuring the survival of the Welsh high-street; 2. Notes the link between tourism, heritage and regeneration; 3. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that there is a
joined up approach to regeneration between local authorities, business
improvement districts and development projects. The
following amendments have been tabled: Amendment
1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales) In point 3, after 'local authorities,' insert ‘public bodies,’. Amendment
2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales) Add as new point at end of motion: Calls on the Welsh Government to enable local authorities to
retain a proportion of business rates to incentivise economic growth and local
regeneration projects. Decision: The item started at 15.30 Voting on the motion and amendments
under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A vote was taken on the motion without
amendment: NDM5504 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: 1. Believes that a mixed-use high street and
appropriate night-time economy is key to ensuring the survival of the Welsh
high-street; 2. Notes the link between tourism, heritage and
regeneration; 3. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that
there is a joined up approach to regeneration between local authorities,
business improvement districts and development projects.
The motion without amendment was agreed. |
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(60 mins) |
Plaid Cymru Debate NDM5505
Elin Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes the UK Government’s intention to develop the HS2
high-speed rail network in England. 2. Recognises that the development of HS2 is predicted to
have an overall negative impact on the economy of Wales. 3. Regrets that, to date, it has not been confirmed that
Wales will receive any further additional resource through the Barnett formula
as a result of UK Government expenditure on HS2. 4. Notes the critical importance of transport infrastructure
investment for the future prospects of the Welsh economy. 5. Calls on the Welsh Government to secure full Barnett
consequentials, or any other fair financial settlement, from the development of
HS2. The
following amendments have been tabled: Amendment
1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) In point 2, delete all after ‘Recognises’ and replace with: ‘the opportunities that HS2 represents in strengthening the
business case for electrification of the north Wales line.’ Amendment
2 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) Delete point 3 and replace with: Welcomes the significant investment in the electrification of
the Great Western Main Line. Amendment
3 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) Delete points 4 and 5 and replace with: Calls on the Welsh Government to honour its agreement with
the UK Government to work in partnership to deliver electrification of the south
Wales lines. Amendment
4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales) Insert as new point 5 and renumber accordingly: Welcomes the increase in the UK’s rail capacity from the
development of HS2 which will enable more freight movement to be achieved by
rail across the UK. Decision: The item started at 16.28 Voting on the motion and amendments
under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A vote was taken on the motion without
amendment: NDM5505 Elin Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: 1. Notes the UK Government’s intention to
develop the HS2 high-speed rail network in England. 2. Recognises that the development of HS2 is
predicted to have an overall negative impact on the economy of Wales. 3. Regrets that, to date, it has not been confirmed
that Wales will receive any further additional resource through the Barnett
formula as a result of UK Government expenditure on HS2. 4. Notes the critical importance of transport
infrastructure investment for the future prospects of the Welsh economy. 5. Calls on the Welsh Government to secure full Barnett consequentials, or
any other fair financial settlement, from the development of HS2.
The motion without amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli
Pembrokeshire) In point 2, delete all after ‘Recognises’ and
replace with: ‘the opportunities that HS2 represents in strengthening the business case
for electrification of the north Wales line.’ A vote was taken on Amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was agreed. Amendment 2 - Paul Davies (Preseli
Pembrokeshire) Delete point 3 and replace with: Welcomes the significant investment in the electrification of the Great
Western Main Line. A vote was taken on Amendment 2:
Amendment 2 was agreed. Amendment 3 - Paul Davies (Preseli
Pembrokeshire) Delete points 4 and 5 and replace with: Calls on the Welsh Government to honour its agreement with the UK
Government to work in partnership to deliver electrification of the south Wales
lines. A vote was taken on Amendment 3:
Amendment 3 was not agreed. Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales) Insert as new point 5 and renumber accordingly: Welcomes the increase in the UK’s rail capacity from the development of HS2
which will enable more freight movement to be achieved by rail across the UK. A vote was taken on Amendment 4:
Amendment 4 was agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM5505 Elin Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: 1. Notes the UK Government’s intention to
develop the HS2 high-speed rail network in England. 2. Recognises the opportunities that HS2
represents in strengthening the business case for electrification of the north
Wales line.. 3. Welcomes the significant investment in the electrification of the Great
Western Main Line. 4. Notes the critical importance of transport infrastructure
investment for the future prospects of the Welsh economy. 5. Welcomes the increase in the UK’s rail capacity from the development of
HS2 which will enable more freight movement to be achieved by rail across the
UK. 6. Calls on the Welsh Government to secure full Barnett consequentials, or
any other fair financial settlement, from the development of HS2.
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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Voting Time The item started at 17.26 |
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(30 mins) |
Short Debate NDM5503
William Powell (Mid and West Wales) Wales’ National Parks: Returning to their roots to plan for a
stronger future Revisiting the motivation for designating the three Welsh
National Parks will enable us to assess their relevance to twenty first century
Wales. Balancing the local interest and national significance will be critical
to their future. Decision: The item started at 17.30 NDM5503 William Powell (Mid and West Wales) Wales’ National Parks: Returning to their roots
to plan for a stronger future Revisiting the motivation for designating the three Welsh National Parks
will enable us to assess their relevance to twenty first century Wales.
Balancing the local interest and national significance will be critical to
their future. |
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Record of Proceedings Supporting documents: |