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The item started at 17.40

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

NDM5337 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the Welsh Language Commissioner’s First Annual Report for 2012-13, laid before the Assembly on 26 September, which highlights the work undertaken by the Commissioner to promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

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Regrets that the Welsh Government has yet to publish Welsh language standards following the work of the Commissioner.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

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Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that all bodies in receipt of Welsh Government funding publish and implement a Welsh language policy.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

Amendment 3 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

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Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that local authorities consult widely on developing Welsh in Education Strategic Plans and that robust targets are put in place for their implementation.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion:

NDM5337 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the Welsh Language Commissioner’s First Annual Report for 2012-13, laid before the Assembly on 26 September, which highlights the work undertaken by the Commissioner to promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language.

The motion was agreed.