Meeting Venue:
Y Siambr - Senedd
Meeting date:
Tuesday, 4 February 2020
Meeting time: 13.30
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The item started at 13.30
The first 8 questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited party leaders to ask questions to the First Minister after question 2.
No questions tabled.
The item started at 14.35
The item started at 15.03
The item started at 15.38
NDM7258 - Rebecca Evans (Gower)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales; in accordance with Standing Order 27.5:
1. Approves that the draft The Sustainable Drainage (Enforcement) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2020 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 14 January 2020.
The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
The item started at 15.45
Voting on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.
NDM7259 - Rebecca Evans (Gower)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 20.12:
Notes the Draft Budget for the financial year 2020-21 laid in the Table Office by the Minister for Finance and Trefnydd on 16 December 2019.
The result was as follows:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
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28 |
0 |
23 |
51 |
The motion was agreed.
The item started at 17.27
Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.
NDM7260 - Rebecca Evans (Gower)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Welcomes the landmark report of the Commission on Justice in Wales and the unprecedented body of evidence it generated, and thanks the members and staff of the Commission for their work;
2. Recognises the dedication and commitment to public service shown by the many people and organisations who work within the justice system, but nevertheless notes with dismay the central finding of the Commission that the people of Wales are let down by their justice system;
3. Supports the Welsh Government’s intention of both taking forward those recommendations within its current competence and working with other bodies to take forward recommendations within their responsibility;
4. Notes the Commission’s key finding that in order to make a lasting difference to the delivery of justice in Wales, policy must be determined and overseen in Wales; and
5. Supports the devolution of justice and policing, and full funding for each as a way of properly aligning the operation of the justice system with the wider policy objectives for Wales agreed by this Assembly.
The following amendments were tabled:
Delete all and replace with:
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Notes the report of the Commission on Justice in Wales and recognises the dedication and commitment to public service shown by the many people and organisations who work within the justice system.
2. Regrets failings in the criminal justice system in Wales, where the Welsh Government has responsibility for a range of key services.
3. Welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to deliver offender management services in Wales which reflect the devolved responsibilities of the Welsh Government.
4. Notes that the cross-border nature of criminal activity must be central to the operation of justice and policing in Wales.
A vote was taken on amendment 1:
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For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
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11 |
3 |
39 |
53 |
Amendment 1 was not agreed.
Delete points 3, 4 and 5 and replace with:
Opposes the devolution of justice and policing.
Welcomes the UK Government increasing funding for policing.
Calls on the UK Government to increase funding to improve the justice system.
A vote was taken on amendment 2:
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For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
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15 |
0 |
38 |
53 |
Amendment 2 was not agreed.
A vote was taken on the motion:
NDM7260 - Rebecca Evans (Gower)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Welcomes the landmark report of the Commission on Justice in Wales and the unprecedented body of evidence it generated, and thanks the members and staff of the Commission for their work;
2. Recognises the dedication and commitment to public service shown by the many people and organisations who work within the justice system, but nevertheless notes with dismay the central finding of the Commission that the people of Wales are let down by their justice system;
3. Supports the Welsh Government’s intention of both taking forward those recommendations within its current competence and working with other bodies to take forward recommendations within their responsibility;
4. Notes the Commission’s key finding that in order to make a lasting difference to the delivery of justice in Wales, policy must be determined and overseen in Wales; and
5. Supports the devolution of justice and policing, and full funding for each as a way of properly aligning the operation of the justice system with the wider policy objectives for Wales agreed by this Assembly.
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
38 |
0 |
15 |
53 |
The motion was agreed.
The item started at 18.29
The meeting concluded at 18.31
The Assembly will sit again in Plenary at 13.30, Wednesday, 5 February 2020