Plenary

 

Meeting date:
Tuesday, 28 June 2011

 

Meeting time:
13:30

 

 

 

 

Agenda

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1. Questions to the First Minister (60 mins) 

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View Questions  

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2. Business Statement and Announcement (30 mins) 

3.  

View Business Statement and Announcement

 

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3. Motion to approve The Welsh Language Commissioner (Appointment) Regulations 2011 (15 mins) 

NDM4745 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales; in accordance with Standing Order 27.5

Approves that the draft The Welsh Language Commissioner (Appointment) Regulations 2011 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 1 June 2011.

Supporting Documents
The Welsh Language Commissioner (Appointment) Regulations 2011
Explanatory Memorandum
Committee on Statutory Instruments
Legislation Committee 2 Stage 1 Report on Welsh Language Measure
Constitutional Affairs Committee Stage 1 Report on Welsh Language Measure

 

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4. Debate on Social Services (60 mins) 

NDM4746 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises that the values, principles and vision set out in "Sustainable Social Services for Wales: A Framework for Action" are the key to delivering on our ambition for social services in Wales; and

2. Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to developing and leading the change programme required to ensure that social services continue to meet the needs and aspirations of our citizens.   

Sustainable Social Services for Wales: A Framework for Action:

http://wales.gov.uk/topics/health/publications/socialcare/guidance1/services/?lang=en

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 - Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

In point 2, delete the words 'continue to'.

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Delete point 2.


Amendment 3 - Nick Ramsay (Monmouthshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises the benefits of the use of direct payments to social care users and calls upon the Welsh Government to promote their use where appropriate.

Amendment 4 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to develop a delivery plan for sustainable social services outlining its 'commitment to developing and leading the change programme’.

Amendment 5 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Insert as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to rapidly increase the use of Personal Budgets for care services.

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5. Debate on Front Line Resources Review (60 mins) 

NDM4747 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Supports the Government’s drive, through the Front Line Resources Review, to shift resources from administrative and support functions to front line teaching and learning, and to raise education performance and learner attainment across Wales.

2. Welcomes the contribution to the Front Line Resources Review of the Report of the Independent Task and Finish Group on the Structure of Education Services in Wales.

Report of the Independent Task and Finish Group on the Structure of Education Services in Wales:

http://wales.gov.uk/topics/educationandskills/publications/wagreviews/educationservicesreview/?lang=en

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 - Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

Insert at the end of point 1:

‘with the aim in particular of ensuring children leaving primary school are able to read, write and count to the expected standard’

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Insert as new point at end of motion:

Recognises the need to take into account Wales’ unique geography when forming any future regional education consortia.

Amendment 3 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Insert as new point at end of motion:

Recognises the need to draw upon the expertise of teachers when formulating policy.

Amendment 4 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Insert as new point at end of motion:

Recognises that a multi-agency approach is crucial in improving Wales’ educational performance.  

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Voting Time

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6. Short Debate (30 mins) 

NDM4744 Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Lost in Transition

 

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The Assembly will sit again at Plenary at 13:30 on Wednesday, 29 June 2011

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