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Transcript: Transcript for 08/02/2023 - Plenary
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This meeting was held in a hybrid format, with some Members in the Senedd Chamber and others joining by video-conference. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change The Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople
to ask questions without notice to the Minister after Question 2. Supporting documents: Minutes: The item started at
13.30 Questions 1–6 and 8
were asked. Question 7 was not asked. Questions 1 and 8 were answered by the Deputy
Minister for Climate Change. The Presiding Officer invited Party Spokespeople
to ask questions to the Minister and Deputy Minister after question 2. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language The Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople
to ask questions without notice to the Minister after Question 2. Minutes: The item started at
14.22 The first 8
questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited Party Spokespeople to ask
questions to the Minister after question 2. |
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(20 mins) |
Topical Questions To
ask the Minister for Social Justice Jack
Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside):
In light of the Ofgem announcement of a halt in the forced installation of
prepay meters, what representations has the Minister made to the UK Government
regarding support for those facing disconnection as a result of being forcibly
switched already this winter? To ask the Minister for
Health and Social Services Russell
George (Montgomeryshire):
Will the Minister make a statement on the new Welsh Government pay offer put to
NHS workers? Minutes: The item started at
15.05 Answered
by the Minister for Social Justice Jack Sargeant (Alyn
and Deeside):
In light of the Ofgem announcement of a halt in the forced installation of
prepay meters, what representations has the Minister made to the UK Government
regarding support for those facing disconnection as a result of being forcibly
switched already this winter? Answered
by the Minister for Health and Social Services Russell George
(Montgomeryshire):
Will the Minister make a statement on the new Welsh Government pay offer put to
NHS workers? |
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(5 mins) |
90 Second Statements Minutes: The item started at
15.41 Huw Irranca-Davies
made a statement on - Paths to Wellbeing, a pan-Wales project developing
walking routes with volunteers, is coming to an end. Jenny Rathbone made
a statement on - 100 years of radio broadcasting in Wales. The anniversary of
the first broadcast by the Wireless Orchestra was from a room above a shop in
Cardiff on Monday February 13th. Joel James made a
statement on - National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (6-12 February), highlighting
two young people in his region who have obtained apprenticeships, one being
awarded apprentice of the year. |
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(60 mins) |
Debate on the Children, Young People and Education Committee’s report - Pupil absence NDM8195 Jayne
Bryant (Newport West) To propose that the Senedd: Notes the report of the Children, Young People
and Education Committee, ‘Pupil Absence’, which was laid in the Table Office on 14 November 2022. Note: The response of the Welsh Government to the report was laid in the Table Office on 6 January 2023. Minutes: The item started at 15.48 NDM8195 Jayne Bryant (Newport
West) To
propose that the Senedd: Notes
the report of the Children, Young People and Education Committee, ‘Pupil
Absence’, which was laid in
the Table Office on 14 November 2022. Note:
The response of the Welsh Government to the report was laid in
the Table Office on 6 January 2023. The
motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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(60 mins) |
Welsh Conservatives Debate - Freeports NDM8200 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Recognises the opportunities for freeports
to energise the Welsh economy, create high quality jobs, promote regeneration
and investment. 2. Notes that three bids from Wales have
been submitted for consideration by the UK and Welsh Governments. 3. Calls on the
Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to deliver two freeports in
Wales, recognising the truly exceptional proposals submitted and the
transformational benefits they can deliver for the Welsh economy. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon) Delete all and replace with: 1. Recognises that ports, harbours, seaside
resorts and other coastal communities are being left behind and require
investment to secure their long term viability. 2. Further recognises that coastal
communities face multiple long-term structural problems, including, but not
limited to, poverty and environmental changes. 3. Notes the UK Government's freeports
policy and the negotiated changes to UK Government’s original offer. 4. Further notes that three bids from Wales
have been submitted for consideration by the UK and Welsh Governments and that
local authorities and other partners have put together bids that they believe
reflect their communities’ needs. 5. Believes that the issues facing our
coastal communities need a broader response including improvement in
infrastructure and measures to tackle poverty. 6. Calls on both the UK and Welsh
Governments to significantly increase funding for infrastructure and poverty
reduction in our coastal communities to address the problems they face. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will
be de-selected. Amendment 2 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham) Delete point 3 and replace with: Notes that the three bids which were
submitted are now being assessed by both the Welsh and UK governments, against
the criteria published in the Freeport Programme in Wales Prospectus and the
outcome of this process will be jointly decided between Welsh and UK Government
Ministers as part of an open and transparent process. Minutes: The item started at 16.34 Voting on the motion and amendments under
this item was deferred until Voting Time. A vote was taken on the motion without
amendment: NDM8200 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Recognises the opportunities for freeports
to energise the Welsh economy, create high quality jobs, promote regeneration
and investment. 2. Notes that three bids from Wales have been
submitted for consideration by the UK and Welsh Governments. 3. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with
the UK Government to deliver two freeports in Wales, recognising the truly
exceptional proposals submitted and the transformational benefits they can
deliver for the Welsh economy.
The motion without amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1 Sian
Gwenllian (Arfon) Delete all and replace with: 1. Recognises that ports, harbours, seaside
resorts and other coastal communities are being left behind and require
investment to secure their long term viability. 2. Further recognises that coastal
communities face multiple long-term structural problems, including, but not
limited to, poverty and environmental changes. 3. Notes the UK Government's freeports policy
and the negotiated changes to UK Government’s original offer. 4. Further notes that three bids from Wales
have been submitted for consideration by the UK and Welsh Governments and that
local authorities and other partners have put together bids that they believe
reflect their communities’ needs. 5. Believes that the issues facing our
coastal communities need a broader response including improvement in
infrastructure and measures to tackle poverty. 6. Calls on both the UK and Welsh Governments
to significantly increase funding for infrastructure and poverty reduction in
our coastal communities to address the problems they face. A vote was taken on amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was not agreed. Amendment 2 Lesley
Griffiths (Wrexham) Delete point 3 and replace with: Notes that the three bids which were
submitted are now being assessed by both the Welsh and UK governments, against
the criteria published in the Freeport Programme in Wales Prospectus and the
outcome of this process will be jointly decided between Welsh and UK Government
Ministers as part of an open and transparent process. Freeport Programme in
Wales: bidding prospectus A vote was taken on amendment 2:
Amendment 2 was agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM8200 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Recognises the opportunities for freeports
to energise the Welsh economy, create high quality jobs, promote regeneration
and investment. 2. Notes that three bids from Wales have been
submitted for consideration by the UK and Welsh Governments. 3. Notes that the three bids which were
submitted are now being assessed by both the Welsh and UK governments, against
the criteria published in the Freeport Programme in Wales Prospectus and the
outcome of this process will be jointly decided between Welsh and UK Government
Ministers as part of an open and transparent process. Freeport Programme in Wales: bidding prospectus
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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(60 mins) |
Plaid Cymru Debate - Income tax devolution NDM8199 Sian
Gwenllian (Arfon) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Believes the present limitations of the
Welsh Government’s tax-varying powers are an impediment to effective
policy-making in Wales, particularly the ability to respond to the current
cost-of-living crisis, and the crises facing our public services. 2. Believes that the Senedd should possess
the devolved competence to set its own income tax bands, in line with the
powers already devolved to the Scottish Parliament under the Scotland Act 2012. 3. Calls on the
Welsh Government to initiate the process outlined in the Government of Wales
Act 2006 to seek powers currently reserved to Westminster to enable the Senedd
to set all rates and bands for Welsh Income Tax. The following amendment was tabled: Amendment 1 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham) Delete all and replace with: To propose that the Senedd: 1.
Recognises the Welsh Government’s responsible use of its tax-varying
powers to support effective policy-making in Wales during the current
cost-of-living crisis. 2. Supports the Welsh Government's approach to tax devolution in line with its tax principles and ambitions for strengthened devolution within the United Kingdom. Minutes: The
item started at 17.33 Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred
until Voting Time. A vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM8199 Sian
Gwenllian (Arfon) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Believes the present limitations of the Welsh Government’s
tax-varying powers are an impediment to effective policy-making in Wales,
particularly the ability to respond to the current cost-of-living crisis, and
the crises facing our public services. 2. Believes that the Senedd should possess the devolved competence
to set its own income tax bands, in line with the powers already devolved to
the Scottish Parliament under the Scotland Act 2012. 3. Calls on the Welsh Government to initiate the process outlined
in the Government of Wales Act 2006 to seek powers currently reserved to
Westminster to enable the Senedd to set all rates and bands for Welsh Income
Tax.
The motion without amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment
1 Lesley Griffiths
(Wrexham) Delete
all and replace with: To
propose that the Senedd: 1. Recognises
the Welsh Government’s responsible use of its tax-varying powers to support
effective policy-making in Wales during the current cost-of-living crisis. 2. Supports
the Welsh Government's approach to tax devolution in line with its tax
principles and ambitions for strengthened devolution within the United Kingdom. A vote
was taken on amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM8199 Sian
Gwenllian (Arfon) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Recognises
the Welsh Government’s responsible use of its tax-varying powers to support
effective policy-making in Wales during the current cost-of-living crisis. 2. Supports
the Welsh Government's approach to tax devolution in line with its tax
principles and ambitions for strengthened devolution within the United Kingdom.
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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Voting Time Minutes: The item started at 18.25 |
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Votes Summary Supporting documents: |
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(30 mins) |
Short Debate NDM8196 Russell
George (Montgomeryshire) Benefits of medical research in Wales Minutes: The item started at
18.31 NDM8196 Russell George (Montgomeryshire) Benefits of medical research in Wales |