Decision details

Debates are one of the most frequent items of business on the Plenary agenda. Many types of debate are brought forward in Plenary, including:

• Opposition party debates on a topic of their choice;

Other than in the case of Government debates, the time allocated for all other types of debates and their frequency are determined by the Business Committee

The item started at 15.55

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5752 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Believes that Wales has benefitted from the long-term economic plan delivered by the UK Government and recognises that Wales's economic and social future depends on that plan continuing.

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendment was tabled:

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Believes that Wales's economic and social future would benefit from a UK Government that balances the budget in a fair way, by ensuring the wealthiest pay their share and bearing down on tax avoidance, enabling us to borrow for investment in our economy and infrastructure, rather than jeopardising economic stability by borrowing or cutting too much.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5752 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Believes that Wales has benefitted from the long-term economic plan delivered by the UK Government and recognises that Wales's economic and social future depends on that plan continuing.

2. Believes that Wales's economic and social future would benefit from a UK Government that balances the budget in a fair way, by ensuring the wealthiest pay their share and bearing down on tax avoidance, enabling us to borrow for investment in our economy and infrastructure, rather than jeopardising economic stability by borrowing or cutting too much.

The motion as amended not agreed.