Agenda Frontsheet 24/04/2013, 13.30

Plenary

Meeting date: Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Meeting time: 13:30

Agenda

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1. Questions to the Minister for Finance (45 mins)

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2. Questions to the Minister for Local Government and Government Business (45 mins)

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3. Questions to the Assembly Commission (0 mins)

No questions tabled.

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Urgent Question

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Health Minister make an urgent statement about the Welsh Ambulance Service response times?

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Motions to elect Members to committees

NDM 5217 Rosemary Butler (Newport West):

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 17.14, elects Mick Antoniw (Welsh Labour) as a member of the Enterprise and Business Committee in place of Ken Skates (Welsh Labour).

NDM 5218 Rosemary Butler (Newport West):

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 17.14, elects:

(i) Christine Chapman (Welsh Labour) and Jenny Rathbone (Welsh Labour) as members of the Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee in place of Ann Jones (Welsh Labour) and Joyce Watson (Welsh Labour), and;

(ii) Christine Chapman (Welsh Labour) as Chair of the Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee.

NDM 5219 Rosemary Butler (Newport West):

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 17.14, elects:

(i) Ann Jones (Welsh Labour), Keith Davies (Welsh Labour) and David Rees (Welsh Labour) as members of the Children and Young People Committee in place of Christine Chapman (Welsh Labour), Jenny Rathbone (Welsh Labour) and Julie Morgan (Welsh Labour), and;

(ii) Ann Jones (Welsh Labour) as Chair of the Children and Young People Committee.

NDM 5220 Rosemary Butler (Newport West):

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 17.14, elects Sandy Mewies (Welsh Labour) as a member of the Public Accounts Committee in place of Gwyn Price (Welsh Labour).

NDM 5221 Rosemary Butler (Newport West):

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 17.14, elects Julie Morgan (Welsh Labour) and Joyce Watson (Welsh Labour) as members of the Environment and Sustainability Committee in place of David Rees (Welsh Labour) and Keith Davies (Welsh Labour).

NDM 5222 Rosemary Butler (Newport West):

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 17.14, elects Ken Skates (Welsh Labour) as a member of the Health and Social Care Committee in place of Mick Antoniw (Welsh Labour).

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4. Welsh Conservatives Debate (60 mins)

NDM5211 William Graham (South Wales East)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the impact of the recent severe weather conditions on rural communities and businesses in Wales;

2. Notes the impact which poor rural transport and communication infrastructure has had on efforts to combat severe weather conditions;

3. Believes the Welsh Government’s emergency response strategy must be effective in dealing with the unique challenges facing rural communities; and

4. Urges the Welsh Government to consider a hardship fund to support businesses affected by severe weather.

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert at the end of point 1:

‘and notes that as our climate changes the scale and frequency of severe weather conditions is likely to increase.’

Amendment 2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises that the severe weather has had a disproportionate impact on farmers in Less Favoured Areas, which accounts for 80% of agricultural land in Wales, and calls on the Welsh Government to introduce a new financial support scheme for farmers in Less Favoured Areas, which in turn would help them to manage the impact of severe weather conditions.

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5. Welsh Conservatives Debate (60 mins)

NDM5212 William Graham (South Wales East)

National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the potential of Ynys Môn as hub for energy and economic growth;

2. Welcomes the announcement that Hitachi will develop Horizon Nuclear Power at the Wylfa plant on Ynys Môn;

3. Urges the Welsh Government to consider the development of a clear plan to support the development of Ynys Môn as a centre for energy generation; and

4. Believes the development of nuclear energy on Ynys Môn must be complemented by further support for a robust energy mix across Wales.

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1- Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

Insert at end of point 1:

‘but regrets that the task of regenerating the island's economy is undermined by the UK Government's austerity programme’

Amendment 2 - Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

Delete point 3 and replace with:

Welcomes the designation of Ynys Môn as an enterprise zone.

Amendment 3 - Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

Insert at the end of point 4:

‘and therefore calls for the devolution of energy policy to the National Assembly.'

Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises the need to strengthen the existing transmission network as a result of proposed energy developments in North Wales and calls on the Welsh Government to ensure full transparency in its engagement with the National Grid on new grid infrastructure.

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6. Plaid Cymru Debate (60 mins)

NDM5213 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Deplores gender inequality and its persistent pay gap and calls on the Welsh Government to develop a long term strategy to tackle gender stereotyping.

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)