Meeting Venue:
Committee Room 2 - Senedd
Meeting date: Thursday, 26 November 2015
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Category |
Names |
Assembly Members: |
Christine Chapman AM (Chair) Peter Black AM Alun Davies AM Suzy Davies AM (In place of Janet Finch-Saunders AM) Mike Hedges AM Mark Isherwood AM Bethan Jenkins AM Gwyn R Price AM John Griffiths AM (In place of Gwenda Thomas AM) |
Witnesses: |
Ken Skates AM, The Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism Eifiona Williams, Welsh Government Angharad Huws, Welsh Government Lord Hall, BBC Executive Rhodri Talfan Davies, Director, BBC Cymru Wales |
Committee Staff: |
Sarah Beasley (Clerk) Claire Morris (Second Clerk) Chloe Davies (Deputy Clerk) Sarah Sargent (Deputy Clerk) Robin Wilkinson (Researcher) Joanest Varney-Jackson |
Transcript
1.1. The Chair welcomed Members and members of the public to the meeting.
1.2. Apologies for absence were received from Gwenda Thomas AM, Janet Finch Saunders AM and Lindsay Whittle AM. John Griffiths AM, Suzy Davies AM and Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM substituted for them in accordance with Standing Order 17.48.
1.3. The following Members declared relevant interests under Standing Order 17.24A:
· Ken Skates AM, Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism
· Peter Black AM
· Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM
· Mike Hedges AM
2.1 In accordance with Standing Order 26.21, the Committee disposed of the following amendments to the Bill:
Amendment 1 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendments 2, 3 and 4 (Ken Skates) were disposed of en bloc and were agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 49 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 49 was not agreed. |
Amendment 50 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
|
Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 50 was not agreed. |
Amendment 51 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
|
Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 51 was not agreed. |
Amendment 64 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
Bethan Jenkins |
Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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|
John Griffiths |
|
|
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 64 was not agreed. |
Amendment 65 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
Bethan Jenkins |
Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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|
John Griffiths |
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Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 65 was not agreed. |
Amendment 66 (Suzy Davies) was not moved.
Amendment 79 (Bethan Jenkins)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
|
Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 79 was not agreed. |
Amendment 5 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 6 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 7 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 40 (Peter Black)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 40 was not agreed. |
Amendment 8 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
As amendment 8 was agreed, amendment 41 (Peter Black) fell.
Amendment 28 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 9 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 8 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 10 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 52 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 52 was not agreed. |
Amendment 71 (Peter Black)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
|
Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
|
Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 71 was not agreed. |
Amendment 40 (Peter Black)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 40 was not agreed. |
Amendment 80 (Bethan Jenkins) was withdrawn in accordance with Standing Order 26.66(i).
Amendment 70 (Peter Black)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
|
Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
|
Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 70 was not agreed. |
Amendment 11 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 12 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 53 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
|
Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
|
Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 53 was not agreed. |
Amendment 81 (Bethan Jenkins) was withdrawn in accordance with Standing Order 26.66(i).
Amendment 82 (Bethan Jenkins) was not moved.
Amendments 67, 68 and 69 (Suzy Davies) were disposed of en bloc
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendments 67, 68 and 69 were not agreed. |
Amendment 13 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 14 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 83 (Bethan Jenkins) was not moved.
Amendment 15 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 84 (Bethan Jenkins) was not moved.
Amendments 16, 17 and 18 (Ken Skates) were disposed of en bloc and were agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 54 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 54 was not agreed. |
Amendment 73 (Peter Black)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
|
Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 73 was not agreed. |
Amendment 74 (Peter Black)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
|
Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 74 was not agreed. |
Amendment 19 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 45 (Peter Black)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
|
Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 45 was not agreed. |
Amendment 20 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
As amendment 20 was agreed, amendment 46 (Peter Black) fell.
Amendment 29 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 55 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
|
Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 55 was not agreed. |
Amendment 85 (Bethan Jenkins)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 85 was not agreed. |
Amendments 21, 22 and 23 (Ken Skates) were disposed of en bloc and were agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 56 (Suzy Davies) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 57 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 57 was not agreed. |
Amendment 75 (Peter Black)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 75 was not agreed. |
Amendment 76 (Peter Black)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 76 was not agreed. |
Amendment 86 (Bethan Jenkins) was withdrawn in accordance with Standing Order 26.66(i).
Amendment 77 (Peter Black) was withdrawn in accordance with Standing Order 26.66(i).
Amendment 78 (Peter Black) was not moved.
Amendment 98 (Darren Millar)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
|
Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
|
Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 98 was not agreed. |
Amendment 42 (Peter Black)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
|
Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
|
Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
|
Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 42 was not agreed. |
Amendment 72 (Peter Black)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
|
Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 72 was not agreed. |
Amendment 30 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 31 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 87 (Bethan Jenkins)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
|
Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 87 was not agreed. |
As amendment 87 was not agreed, amendment 88 (Bethan Jenkins) fell.
Amendments 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38 (Ken Skates) were disposed of en bloc and were agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 89 (Bethan Jenkins) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 90 (Bethan Jenkins)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 90 was not agreed. |
Amendment 24 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 92 (Bethan Jenkins)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
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Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 92 was not agreed. |
Amendment 90 (Bethan Jenkins)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
Christine Chapman |
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Suzy Davies |
Alun Davies |
|
Mark Isherwood |
Mike Hedges |
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Bethan Jenkins |
John Griffiths |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 90 was not agreed. |
Amendment 91 (Bethan Jenkins)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Suzy Davies |
Christine Chapman |
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Mark Isherwood |
Alun Davies |
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Bethan Jenkins |
Mike Hedges |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
John Griffiths |
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Gwyn Price |
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|
Peter Black |
|
Amendment 91 was not agreed. |
Amendment 58 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
|
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Suzy Davies |
Christine Chapman |
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Mark Isherwood |
Alun Davies |
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Bethan Jenkins |
Mike Hedges |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
John Griffiths |
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Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 58 was not agreed. |
Amendment 47 (Peter Black) was not moved.
Amendment 59 (Suzy Davies) was not moved.
Amendment 93 (Bethan Jenkins)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Suzy Davies |
Christine Chapman |
|
Mark Isherwood |
Alun Davies |
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Bethan Jenkins |
Mike Hedges |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
John Griffiths |
|
|
Gwyn Price |
|
|
Peter Black |
|
Amendment 93 was not agreed. |
Amendment 94 (Bethan Jenkins)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
|
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Suzy Davies |
Christine Chapman |
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Mark Isherwood |
Alun Davies |
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Bethan Jenkins |
Mike Hedges |
|
Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
John Griffiths |
|
|
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 94 was not agreed. |
Amendment 95 (Bethan Jenkins)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
|
|
Suzy Davies |
Christine Chapman |
|
Mark Isherwood |
Alun Davies |
|
Bethan Jenkins |
Mike Hedges |
|
Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
John Griffiths |
|
|
Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 95 was not agreed. |
Amendment 97 (Bethan Jenkins)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
|
|
Suzy Davies |
Christine Chapman |
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Mark Isherwood |
Alun Davies |
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Bethan Jenkins |
Mike Hedges |
|
Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
John Griffiths |
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Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 97 was not agreed. |
Amendment 60 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
|
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Suzy Davies |
Christine Chapman |
|
Mark Isherwood |
Alun Davies |
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Bethan Jenkins |
Mike Hedges |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
John Griffiths |
|
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Gwyn Price |
|
As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 60 was not agreed. |
Amendment 26 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 61 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
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Suzy Davies |
Christine Chapman |
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Mark Isherwood |
Alun Davies |
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Bethan Jenkins |
Mike Hedges |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
John Griffiths |
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Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 61 was not agreed. |
As amendments 86, 93 and 95 were not agreed, amendment 96 (Bethan Jenkins) fell.
Amendment 62 (Suzy Davies) was not moved.
Amendment 48 (Peter Black)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
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Suzy Davies |
Christine Chapman |
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Mark Isherwood |
Alun Davies |
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Bethan Jenkins |
Mike Hedges |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
John Griffiths |
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Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 48 was not agreed. |
Amendment 39 (Ken Skates) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 63 (Suzy Davies)
In favour |
Against |
Abstain |
Peter Black |
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Suzy Davies |
Christine Chapman |
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Mark Isherwood |
Alun Davies |
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Bethan Jenkins |
Mike Hedges |
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Rhodri Glyn Thomas |
John Griffiths |
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Gwyn Price |
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As the vote was tied, the Chair used her casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20 (ii)). Therefore amendment 63 was not agreed. |
3.1 The Committee received evidence from:
· Lord Hall of Birkenhead CBE, Director-General, BBC
· Rhodri Talfan Davies, Director, BBC Cymru Wales
3.2 Rhodri Talfan Davies agreed to provide the Committee with details of BBC Cymru Wales’s tracking surveys which monitor overall media consumption in Wales.
4.1. The Committee noted the papers.
5.1 The Committee agreed the motion.
6.1 The Committee discussed the evidence received in item 3.