Decision details

The item started at 14.58

NDM5474 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the Welsh Government’s work with Fire and Rescue Services in Wales to deliver safer communities for citizens.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

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Notes with concern the rise in attacks on fire and rescue crews and the impact this has on delivering safer communities.

Amendment 1 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 2 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

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Calls for a robust joint evaluation of fire safety interventions by the Welsh Government, Fire and Rescue Services and the third sector.

Amendment 2 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 3 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

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Recognises the essential work undertaken by fire fighters – on whom Welsh communities rely for much more than fire fighting.

Amendment 3 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

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

Amendment 4 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

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Believes there should be a national approach to fire and rescue service in which strategic operational decisions are made on the basis of service need.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
41	11	0	52

Amendment 4 was agreed.

Amendment 5 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

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Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward proposals to examine the structure of Fire and Rescue Services in Wales.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
41	0	11	52

Amendment 5 was agreed.

Amendment 6 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

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Calls on the Welsh Government to work closely with Fire and Rescue Authorities to ensure proper provision, particularly in rural areas.

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
52	0	0	52

Amendment 6 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5474 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the Welsh Government’s work with Fire and Rescue Services in Wales to deliver safer communities for citizens.

 

2. Notes with concern the rise in attacks on fire and rescue crews and the impact this has on delivering safer communities.

 

3. Calls for a robust joint evaluation of fire safety interventions by the Welsh Government, Fire and Rescue Services and the third sector.

 

4. Recognises the essential work undertaken by fire fighters – on whom Welsh communities rely for much more than fire fighting.

 

5. Believes there should be a national approach to fire and rescue service in which strategic operational decisions are made on the basis of service need.

 

6. Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward proposals to examine the structure of Fire and Rescue Services in Wales.

 

7. Calls on the Welsh Government to work closely with Fire and Rescue Authorities to ensure proper provision, particularly in rural areas.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
41	11	0	52

The motion as amended was agreed.