Decision details

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The item started at 16:33

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5059 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the importance of the West Coast Main Line (WCML) franchise to rail services in north Wales and recognises the UK Government’s incompetence in dealing with the recent WCML franchise.

2. Notes that the UK Government retains a joint-signatory role in the Wales and Borders franchise.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) seek full responsibility for the Wales and Borders franchise renewal;

b) seek devolution of rail infrastructure powers and budget; and

c) ensure the creation of a not-for-profit model for the Wales and Borders franchise.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
8	0	43	51

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments have been tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

In point 1, delete all after ‘Wales’.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
17	0	34	51

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

 

In accordance with Standing Order 12.23 (iii), Amendment 2 tabled to this motion has not been selected.

 

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Delete point 3.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
12	0	39	51

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Delete 3c) and replace with “explore all the options for the Wales and Borders franchise including a potential not-for-profit business model”

 

[If amendment 4 is agreed then amendment 5 will be deselected]

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
43	0	8	51

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

As amendment 4 was agreed, amendment 5 was deselected.

 

Amendment 6 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add new sub point at end of point 3):

 

work with the UK Government to secure electrification of the North Wales mainline by the end of Control Period 6.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
51	0	0	51

Amendment 6 was agreed.

 

Amendment 7 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Welcomes the UK Government’s dedication to Wales through its commitment to electrifying the Great Western Main Line to Swansea and electrifying the South Wales valley lines.

 

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
17	0	34	51

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 8 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Notes the importance of the Welsh Government utilising the tools at its disposal to seize the benefits of rail electrification.

A vote was taken on Amendment 8:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
51	0	0	51

Amendment 8 was agreed.

 

Amendment 9 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to engage with the UK Government about potential future electrification of rail lines in north Wales.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 9:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
51	0	0	51

Amendment 9 was agreed.

 

Amendment 10 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add new point at the end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh government to investigate using the tender process to secure investment in the quality of rolling stock and infrastructure.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 10:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
51	0	0	51

Amendment 10 was agreed.

 

Amendment 11 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add new point at the end of the motion:

 

Believes the West Coast Main Line and the new HS2 Line are vital in improving services to the North Wales region and calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to ensure that services to North Wales are strengthened in the future.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 11:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
51	0	0	51

Amendment 11 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5059 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the importance of the West Coast Main Line (WCML) franchise to rail services in north Wales and recognises the UK Government’s incompetence in dealing with the recent WCML franchise.

2. Notes that the UK Government retains a joint-signatory role in the Wales and Borders franchise.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) seek full responsibility for the Wales and Borders franchise renewal;

b) seek devolution of rail infrastructure powers and budget; and

c) explore all the options for the Wales and Borders franchise including a potential not-for-profit business model

d) work with the UK Government to secure electrification of the North Wales mainline by the end of Control Period 6

4. Notes the importance of the Welsh Government utilising the tools at its disposal to seize the benefits of rail electrification.

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to engage with the UK Government about potential future electrification of rail lines in north Wales.

6. Calls on the Welsh government to investigate using the tender process to secure investment in the quality of rolling stock and infrastructure.

7. Believes the West Coast Main Line and the new HS2 Line are vital in improving services to the North Wales region and calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to ensure that services to North Wales are strengthened in the future.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
46	0	5	51

The motion as amended was agreed.