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The item started at 15.59

NDM5260 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the response to the recent measles outbreak; and

2. Recognises the importance of childhood vaccination programmes.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

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Expresses its gratitude to the hardworking staff of Abertawe Bro Morgannwg UHB and other public officials in Swansea and elsewhere for all the work they have done in countering the measles outbreak.

Amendment 1 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36

Voting on the remaining motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

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Calls for a full and independent public inquiry to learn lessons from this outbreak and reduce chances of future outbreaks.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

Amendment 3 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

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Expresses concern at the practice of some private companies in marketing unlicensed and prescription only vaccines and at the misleading claims made by some single vaccination clinics regarding the combined MMR vaccine.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

Amendment 3 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5260 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the response to the recent measles outbreak; and

2. Expresses its gratitude to the hardworking staff of Abertawe Bro Morgannwg UHB and other public officials in Swansea and elsewhere for all the work they have done in countering the measles outbreak.

3. Recognises the importance of childhood vaccination programmes.

4. Expresses concern at the practice of some private companies in marketing unlicensed and prescription only vaccines and at the misleading claims made by some single vaccination clinics regarding the combined MMR vaccine.

The motion as amended was agreed.