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Transcript: Transcript for 04/12/2018 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd
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Questions to the First Minister The Presiding Officer has received notification, under
Standing Order 12.58, that the Leader of the House and Chief Whip will answer
questions on behalf of the First Minister. The Presiding Officer will call the Party Leaders to
ask questions without notice to the Leader of the House and Chief Whip after
Question 2. Supporting documents: Minutes: The
item started at 13.30 In
accordance with Standing Order 12.58 the Leader of the House answered questions
on behalf of the First Minister The
first 9 questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited party leaders to
ask questions to the leader of the House after question 2. |
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(120 mins) |
Debate on the EU Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration NDM6889 - Julie
James (Swansea West) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: 1. Takes note of the Withdrawal Agreement and
the Political Declaration on the future relationship between the UK and the EU
agreed by the European Council and the UK Government, but regrets that neither
Wales or Scotland are mentioned in either document. 2. Notes in particular the arrangements for
the protection of citizens’ rights and for a transition period for which the
Welsh Government has consistently argued and which would avoid the catastrophic
outcome of ‘no deal’ in March 2019. 3. Notes that the Assembly will have a
further opportunity to debate the Withdrawal Agreement as it considers whether
or not to give its legislative consent to the Withdrawal Agreement Bill which
the UK Government intends to bring forward. 4. Believes that the future relationship as
envisaged by the Political Declaration falls short of the model for the UK / EU
future relationship set out in Securing Wales’ Future, which has been
consistently supported by the Assembly and fails to provide robust guarantees
in respect of future workers’ rights, human rights and equalities legislation. 5. Notes that the UK Government’s red lines
have constrained the scope of the provisional deal reached with the EU and
believes that the UK Government should instead be focused on securing a long-term
relationship which provides for participation in the single market and a
customs union, seeking to extend the Article 50 period if needs be. 6. Believes that the UK Government should
declare now its intention to negotiate on that basis and that if it fails to do
so, there should be either a general election or a public vote to decide the
terms on which the UK leaves, or whether it wishes to remain. Withdrawal
Agreement and Political Declaration Supporting
Documents Report
of the External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee The following
amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1 - Gareth
Bennett (South Wales Central) Delete all and replace with: To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: 1. Recognises that the people voted by a
majority on 23 June 2016 without any equivocation, or qualification, to leave the
EU, and believes that the UK and Welsh Governments should honour both the
spirit and the letter of that decision. 2. Believes that both the UK and Welsh
Governments have frustrated the wishes of the 17.4 million people who voted
leave. 3. Believes that the UK Government’s draft
Withdrawal Agreement is a capitulation, which substantially negates the
referendum result, by keeping the UK indefinitely in the EU customs union and,
effectively, in the single market, whilst depriving us of any formal voice or vote
in EU decisions. 4. Calls upon the UK and Welsh Governments to
embrace the restoration of Britain's national sovereignty outside the EU and
the global opportunities for trade with the rest of the world. [If Amendment 1 is agreed, Amendments 2 and 3 will be de-selected] Amendment 2 - Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Delete points 1 to 5 and replace with: To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: Rejects the Withdrawal Agreement and the
Political Declaration on the future relationship between the UK and EU agreed
by the European Council and the UK Government. Believes that the future relationship as
envisaged by the Political Declaration falls short of the model for the UK – EU
future relationship set out in Securing Wales’ Future, which provides robust
guarantees in respect of workers’ rights, human rights, equalities legislation
and citizens’ rights. Notes that the UK Government’s long-term
economic analysis projects the UK economy will be worse off by 3.9 per cent
over 15 years under the current Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration. Calls on the UK Government to seek UK
membership of both the European Single Market and Customs Union. Calls for an extension to the Article 50
process. Amendment 3 - Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Delete point 6 and replace with: Calls for a people’s vote on the final
agreement between the UK and EU, including an option for the UK to remain a
member state of the European Union. Minutes: The item started at 14.19 Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. NDM6889
- Julie
James (Swansea West) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Takes note of the Withdrawal Agreement and the
Political Declaration on the future relationship between the UK and the EU
agreed by the European Council and the UK Government, but regrets that neither
Wales or Scotland are mentioned in either document. 2. Notes in particular the arrangements for the
protection of citizens’ rights and for a transition period for which the Welsh
Government has consistently argued and which would avoid the catastrophic
outcome of ‘no deal’ in March 2019. 3. Notes that the Assembly will have a further
opportunity to debate the Withdrawal Agreement as it considers whether or not
to give its legislative consent to the Withdrawal Agreement Bill which the UK
Government intends to bring forward. 4. Believes that the future relationship as
envisaged by the Political Declaration falls short of the model for the UK / EU
future relationship set out in Securing Wales’ Future, which has been
consistently supported by the Assembly and fails to provide robust guarantees
in respect of future workers’ rights, human rights and equalities legislation. 5. Notes that the UK Government’s red lines have
constrained the scope of the provisional deal reached with the EU and believes
that the UK Government should instead be focused on securing a long-term
relationship which provides for participation in the single market and a
customs union, seeking to extend the Article 50 period if needs be. 6. Believes that the UK Government should declare
now its intention to negotiate on that basis and that if it fails to do so,
there should be either a general election or a public vote to decide the terms
on which the UK leaves, or whether it wishes to remain. The
following amendments were tabled: Amendment
1 - Gareth
Bennett (South Wales Central) Delete
all and replace with: To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Recognises that the people voted by a majority on 23 June 2016 without any
equivocation, or qualification, to leave the EU, and believes that the UK and
Welsh Governments should honour both the spirit and the letter of that
decision. 2.
Believes that both the UK and Welsh Governments have frustrated the wishes of
the 17.4 million people who voted leave. 3.
Believes that the UK Government’s draft Withdrawal Agreement is a capitulation,
which substantially negates the referendum result, by keeping the UK
indefinitely in the EU customs union and, effectively, in the single market,
whilst depriving us of any formal voice or vote in EU decisions. 4.
Calls upon the UK and Welsh Governments to embrace the restoration of Britain's
national sovereignty outside the EU and the global opportunities for trade with
the rest of the world. [If Amendment 1 is agreed, Amendments 2 and 3
will be de-selected] A
vote was taken on amendment 1:
Amendment
1 was not agreed. [As amendment 1 was agreed, amendments 2 and 3 were de-selected] Amendment
2 - Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Delete
points 1 to 5 and replace with: To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: Rejects
the Withdrawal Agreement and the Political Declaration on the future
relationship between the UK and EU agreed by the European Council and the UK
Government. Believes
that the future relationship as envisaged by the Political Declaration falls
short of the model for the UK – EU future relationship set out in Securing
Wales’ Future, which provides robust guarantees in respect of workers’ rights,
human rights, equalities legislation and citizens’ rights. Notes
that the UK Government’s long-term economic analysis projects the UK economy
will be worse off by 3.9 per cent over 15 years under the current Withdrawal
Agreement and Political Declaration. Calls
on the UK Government to seek UK membership of both the European Single Market
and Customs Union. Calls
for an extension to the Article 50 process. A
vote was taken on amendment 2:
Amendment
2 was agreed. Amendment
3 - Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Delete point 6 and replace with: Calls for a people’s vote on the final agreement
between the UK and EU, including an option for the UK to remain a member state
of the European Union. A
vote was taken on amendment 3:
Amendment
3 was not agreed. A
vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM6889
- Julie
James (Swansea West) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Rejects the Withdrawal Agreement and the Political Declaration on the future
relationship between the UK and EU agreed by the European Council and the UK
Government. 2.
Believes that the future relationship as envisaged by the Political Declaration
falls short of the model for the UK – EU future relationship set out in
Securing Wales’ Future, which provides robust guarantees in respect of workers’
rights, human rights, equalities legislation and citizens’ rights. 3.
Notes that the UK Government’s long-term economic analysis projects the UK
economy will be worse off by 3.9 per cent over 15 years under the current
Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration. 4.
Calls on the UK Government to seek UK membership of both the European Single
Market and Customs Union. 5.
Calls for an extension to the Article 50 process. 6. Believes that the UK Government should declare
now its intention to negotiate on that basis and that if it fails to do so,
there should be either a general election or a public vote to decide the terms on
which the UK leaves, or whether it wishes to remain.
The
motion as amended was agreed. |
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(30 mins) |
Business Statement and Announcement Minutes: The item started at
16.53 |
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(45 mins) |
Statement by the Counsel General: The Legislation (Wales) Bill Minutes: The item started at
17.17 |
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The Carbon Accounting (Wales) Regulations 2018 NDM6888 - Julie
James (Swansea West) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales,
in accordance with Standing Order 27.5: 1.
Approves that the draft Carbon Accounting (Wales) Regulations 2018 are
made in accordance with the draft laid
in the Table Office on 06 November 2018. Explanatory
Memorandum Minutes: The Carbon Accounting (Wales) Regulations 2018 The item started at 17.48 Voting
on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time. NDM6888 - Julie
James (Swansea West) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order
27.5: 1.
Approves
that the draft Carbon Accounting (Wales) Regulations 2018 are made in
accordance with the draft laid
in the Table Office on 06 November 2018. The
result was as follows:
The
motion was agreed. |
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The Climate Change (Carbon Budgets) (Wales) Regulations 2018 NDM6885 - Julie
James (Swansea West) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5: 1. Approves
that the draft Climate Change (Carbon Budgets) (Wales) Regulations 2018 are
made in accordance with the draft laid
in the Table Office on 6 November 2018. Explanatory
Memorandum Minutes: Voting
on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time. NDM6885 - Julie
James (Swansea West) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order
27.5: 1.
Approves
that the draft Climate Change (Carbon Budgets) (Wales) Regulations 2018 are
made in accordance with the draft laid
in the Table Office on 6 November 2018. The
result was as follows:
The
motion was agreed. |
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The Climate Change (Interim Emissions Targets) (Wales) Regulations 2018 NDM6884 - Julie
James (Swansea West) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales,
in accordance with Standing Order 27.5: 1.
Approves that the draft Climate Change (Interim Emissions Targets)
(Wales) Regulations 2018 are made in accordance with the draft laid
in the Table Office on 6 November 2018. Explanatory
Memorandum Minutes: Voting
on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time. NDM6884 - Julie
James (Swansea West) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order
27.5: 1.
Approves
that the draft Climate Change (Interim Emissions Targets) (Wales) Regulations
2018 are made in accordance with the draft laid
in the Table Office on 6 November 2018. The
result was as follows:
The
motion was agreed. |
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The Climate Change (International Aviation and International Shipping) (Wales) Regulations 2018 NDM6886 - Julie
James (Swansea West) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5: 1.
Approves that the draft Climate Change (International Aviation and
International Shipping) (Wales) Regulations 2018 are made in accordance with
the draft laid
in the Table Office on 6 November 2018. Explanatory
Memorandum Minutes: Voting
on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time. NDM6886 - Julie
James (Swansea West) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order
27.5: 1.
Approves
that the draft Climate Change (International Aviation and International
Shipping) (Wales) Regulations 2018 are made in accordance with the draft laid
in the Table Office on 6 November 2018. The
result was as follows:
The
motion was agreed. |
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The Climate Change (Net Welsh Emissions Account Credit Limit) (Wales) Regulations 2018 NDM6887 - Julie
James (Swansea West) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5: 1.
Approves that the draft Climate Change (Net Welsh Emissions Account
Credit Limit) (Wales) Regulations 2018 are made in accordance with the draft laid
in the Table Office on 06 November 2018. Explanatory
Memorandum Minutes: Voting
on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time. NDM6887 - Julie
James (Swansea West) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order
27.5: 1.
Approves
that the draft Climate Change (Net Welsh Emissions Account Credit Limit)
(Wales) Regulations 2018 are made in accordance with the draft laid
in the Table Office on 06 November 2018. The
result was as follows:
The
motion was agreed. |
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(90 mins) |
Debate: The Draft Budget 2019-20 NDM6883 - Julie
James (Swansea West) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales,
in accordance with Standing Order 20.12: Notes the Draft Budget for the financial year
2019-20 laid in the Table Office by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance on 2
and 23
October 2018. Supporting Documents Amendment 1 - Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) Delete all and replace with: To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: Does not believe that the Welsh Government's Draft
Budget 2019-20 meets the needs of the Welsh people. Minutes: The item started at 18.19 Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. NDM6883
- Julie
James (Swansea West) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in
accordance with Standing Order 20.12: Notes the Draft Budget for the financial year
2019-20 laid in the Table Office by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance on 2
and 23
October 2018. The
following amendment was tabled: Amendment
1 - Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) Delete
all and replace with: To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: Does
not believe that the Welsh Government's Draft Budget 2019-20 meets the needs of
the Welsh people. A
vote was taken on amendment 1:
Amendment
1 was not agreed. A
vote was taken on the motion: NDM6883
- Julie
James (Swansea West) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in
accordance with Standing Order 20.12: Notes the Draft Budget for the financial year
2019-20 laid in the Table Office by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance on 2
and 23
October 2018.
The
motion was agreed. |
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Voting Time Minutes: The item started at 20.11 |
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Votes Summary Supporting documents: |