Decision details

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• Opposition party debates on a topic of their choice;

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The item started at 15.22

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5497 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes that the number of small businesses with a rateable value of up to £12,000 in Wales now stands at 73% of all businesses;

2. Recognises that the Welsh Government will have full responsibility for business rates once the Wales Bill has been given Royal Assent;

3. Acknowledges that a balance between third sector and independent retailers is essential to sustain our high streets;

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) Consider the benefits of splitting the Welsh multiplier into small and large businesses to bring Wales into line with Scotland and England;

b) Reinvigorate hardship relief, a vital lifeline for small businesses.

The motion without amendment was agreed.