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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services Decision: Question 1- 6, 8 - 12 and 14 were asked. Question 7 was not asked. Question 13 was withdrawn. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Counsel General Decision: Question 1 – 2 and 4 were asked. Question 3 was not asked. |
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(15 mins) |
Questions to the Assembly Commission Decision: Questions 1 and 5 were answered by Peter Black. Questions 3 and 7 were answered by Sandy Mewies. Questions 4 and 6 were answered by Rhodri Glyn Thomas. Question 2 was withdrawn. |
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(60 mins) |
Debate by Individual Members under Standing Order 11.21(iv) NDM4862 Mick Antoniw
(Pontypridd) Nick Ramsay
(Monmouth) Lindsay Whittle
(South Wales East) Jocelyn Davies (South
Wales East) Byron Davies (South
Wales West) Vaughan Gething
(Cardiff South and Penarth) Dafydd Elis-Thomas (Dwyfor Meirionnydd) Keith Davies
(Llanelli) Christine Chapman
(Cynon Valley) Lynne Neagle (Torfaen) Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Welcomes the broad range of support, including from the
Welsh Government, for an integrated rapid transit system (metro) based on the
valleys rail network; 2. Acknowledges that the electrification of the Valleys’
Lines is a non-devolved matter and a pre-requisite of the development of the
metro; and 3. Recognises that the current financial context, coupled
with the absence of Welsh Government borrowing powers, will result in
incremental progress of the project and will require a collaborative approach
co-ordinated by the Welsh Government. Supported by: Julie James (Swansea West Mark Drakeford (Cardiff West) Decision: The motion was
agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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(60 mins) |
Welsh Conservatives Debate NDM4875 William
Graham (South Wales East) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Calls on the Welsh Government to: a) realign Higher Education policy to strengthen teaching standards and improve graduate outcomes; b) establish Welsh Higher Education Institutions as centres for post graduate and research excellence; and c) prioritise voluntary collaboration in preference to forced mergers between Higher Education Institutions. Supported by: Aled Roberts (North Wales) Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales) Decision: The motion was
agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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(60 mins) |
Welsh Conservatives Debate NDM4876 William
Graham (South Wales East) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Regrets the Welsh Government’s decision to merge the Environment Agency Wales, the Countryside Council for Wales and the Forestry Commission Wales into one Single Environmental Body. 2. Believes there has been insufficient scrutiny of the Welsh Government’s business case outlining the proposed merger. 3. Calls on the Welsh Government to: a) Postpone the proposed merger until it has been subject to full public scrutiny; and b) Address the serious concerns from the forestry sector about the inclusion of Forestry Commission Wales in the merger. The Welsh Government’s business case can be accessed on the following link: The following
amendment has been tabled: Amendment 1 - Jocelyn
Davies (South Wales East) Delete all and replace with: Welcomes the decision of the Environment and Sustainability Committee to hold a thorough inquiry into the Welsh Government's business case concerning the proposed merger of the Environment Agency Wales, the Countryside Council for Wales and the Forestry Commission Wales into one Single Environmental Body. Decision: Voting on the
motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM4876 William
Graham (South Wales East) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Regrets the Welsh Government’s decision to merge the Environment Agency Wales, the Countryside Council for Wales and the Forestry Commission Wales into one Single Environmental Body. 2. Believes there has been insufficient scrutiny of the Welsh Government’s business case outlining the proposed merger. 3. Calls on the Welsh Government to: a) Postpone the proposed merger until it has been subject to full public scrutiny; and b) Address the serious concerns from the forestry sector about the inclusion of Forestry Commission Wales in the merger.
The motion without amendment was not agreed. The following
amendment was tabled: Amendment 1 - Jocelyn
Davies (South Wales East) Delete all and replace with: Welcomes the decision of the Environment and Sustainability Committee to hold a thorough inquiry into the Welsh Government's business case concerning the proposed merger of the Environment Agency Wales, the Countryside Council for Wales and the Forestry Commission Wales into one Single Environmental Body. A vote was taken on Amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was agreed. A vote was taken
on the motion as amended: NDM4876 William
Graham (South Wales East) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: Welcomes the decision of the Environment and Sustainability
Committee to hold a thorough inquiry into the Welsh Government's business case
concerning the proposed merger of the Environment Agency Wales, the Countryside
Council for Wales and the Forestry Commission Wales into one Single
Environmental Body.
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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(60 mins) |
Plaid Cymru Debate NDM4874 Jocelyn
Davies (South Wales East) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Calls on the Welsh Government to: a) make urgent representations to the UK Government, following the publication of the Autumn Statement, as to its failure to provide sufficient economic stimulus for Wales in response to the current economic situation and on its proposals to introduce regional public sector pay; and b) urgently set out its own plans for an economic stimulus which should include infrastructure projects, assistance to businesses and help for the young unemployed. The following
amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1 - William
Graham (South Wales East) Delete sub point 1a) and replace with: Continue working with the UK Government, following the
publication of the Autumn Statement which includes measures for economic
stimulus, on its proposals to consider regional public sector pay. Amendment 2 - William
Graham (South Wales East) Insert as new sub point b) and renumber accordingly: Incorporate in any representations to the UK Government over regional public sector pay, the relative implications of devolved pay. Amendment 3 - Peter
Black (South Wales West) Add as new point at end of motion: Welcomes the economic stimulus which will result from the £216 million of additional capital funding for Wales announced as part of the UK Government’s Autumn Statement. The Autumn Statement can be accessed on the following hyperlink: http://cdn.hm-treasury.gov.uk/autumn_statement.pdf Amendment 4 - Peter
Black (South Wales West) Add as new point at end of motion: Welcomes the announcement of the Youth Contract which will provide help for young unemployed people. Decision: Voting on the
motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM4874 Jocelyn
Davies (South Wales East) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Calls on the Welsh Government to: a) make urgent representations to the UK Government, following the publication of the Autumn Statement, as to its failure to provide sufficient economic stimulus for Wales in response to the current economic situation and on its proposals to introduce regional public sector pay; and b) urgently set out its own plans for an economic stimulus which should include infrastructure projects, assistance to businesses and help for the young unemployed.
The motion without amendment was agreed. |
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(60 mins) |
Welsh Liberal Democrats Debate NDM4877 Peter Black
(South Wales West) The National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes: a. the importance of retail to the Welsh economy; b. the social value of vibrant high streets to local communities; and 2. Calls on the Welsh government to protect Welsh high streets by: a. Addressing the specific needs of retailers in its review of business rates and relief schemes; b. developing guidance for local authorities containing best practice advice for town centre management; and c. acknowledging the effect of out-of-town developments on high streets in its review of the planning system. The following
amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1 - Jane
Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) Delete sub point 2 a). Amendment 2 - William
Graham (South Wales East) Add as new sub point at end of point 2: publishing a retail strategy. Decision: Voting on the
motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM4877 Peter Black
(South Wales West) The National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes: a. the importance of retail to the Welsh economy; b. the social value of vibrant high streets to local communities; and 2. Calls on the Welsh government to protect Welsh high streets by: a. Addressing the specific needs of retailers in its review of business rates and relief schemes; b. developing guidance for local authorities containing best practice advice for town centre management; and c. acknowledging the effect of out-of-town developments on high streets in its review of the planning system.
The motion without amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1 - Jane
Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) Delete sub point 2 a). A vote was taken on Amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was agreed. Amendment 2 - William
Graham (South Wales East) Add as new sub point at end of point 2: publishing a retail strategy. A vote was taken on Amendment 2:
Amendment 2 was not agreed. A vote was
taken on the motion as amended: NDM4877 Peter Black
(South Wales West) The National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes: a. the importance of retail to the Welsh economy; b. the social value of vibrant high streets to local communities; and 2. Calls on the Welsh government to protect Welsh high streets by: a. developing guidance for local authorities containing best practice advice for town centre management; and b. acknowledging the effect of out-of-town developments on high streets in its review of the planning system.
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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(30 mins) |
Short Debate NDM4873 Vaughan
Gething (Cardiff South and Penarth): Credit rates and public interest - should short term loan rates be regulated |
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Record of Proceedings Supporting documents: |