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 14.30

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5171 William Graham (South Wales East)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the importance of recognising and celebrating Welsh cultural identity;

2. Believes consideration should be given to the introduction of a Welsh Honours System to acknowledge and reward those who have made valuable contributions to Welsh life; and

3. Welcomes the widespread public support which exists for making St. David’s Day a national holiday in Wales and calls on the Welsh Government to make appropriate representations to achieve that aim.

The motion without amendment was agreed.