Decision details

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• 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 15.31

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5144 William Graham (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Expresses deep concern at the potential negative impact of Welsh NHS reconfiguration proposals on patients.

 

2. Notes widespread concerns over the inconsistent way in which local health boards involve the public in NHS change.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to clarify its guidance on public involvement in NHS service change to ensure that the views of the public cannot be disregarded when decisions about the future of NHS services are made.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
20	0	30	50

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendment was tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add new point at end of the motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that the Welsh Ambulance Service is able to meet any additional demand that may result from reconfiguration of the Welsh NHS before any changes are implemented.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
49	0	0	49

Amendment 1 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5144 William Graham (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Expresses deep concern at the potential negative impact of Welsh NHS reconfiguration proposals on patients.

 

2. Notes widespread concerns over the inconsistent way in which local health boards involve the public in NHS change.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to clarify its guidance on public involvement in NHS service change to ensure that the views of the public cannot be disregarded when decisions about the future of NHS services are made.

 

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that the Welsh Ambulance Service is able to meet any additional demand that may result from reconfiguration of the Welsh NHS before any changes are implemented.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
24	0	26	50

The motion as amended was not agreed.