Decision details

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• Opposition party debates on a topic of their choice;

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The item started at 16.13

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5546 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises the importance of tourism to the Welsh economy;

 

2. Regrets:

 

a) the lack of Welsh Government funding for Visit Wales;

 

b) the Welsh Government’s decision to disband the Regional Tourism Partnerships;

 

c) the Welsh Government’s narrow ambition for improving overseas visitor numbers to Wales;

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to revisit how it consults and is guided by tourism providers in Wales.

For	Abstain	Against	Total
10	0	36	46

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

Delete points 2 and 3 and replace with:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that the tourism industry can maximise the potential of our rich heritage and diverse environment as well as capitalising on cultural and sporting events.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
32	0	15	47

Amendment 1 was agreed.

 

As amendment 1 was agreed, amendment 2 was de-selected.

 

Amendment 3 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to improve the collection and monitoring of tourism related data and market intelligence to inform strategic priorities for tourism in Wales.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
47	0	0	47

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5546 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises the importance of tourism to the Welsh economy;

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that the tourism industry can maximise the potential of our rich heritage and diverse environment as well as capitalising on cultural and sporting events.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to improve the collection and monitoring of tourism related data and market intelligence to inform strategic priorities for tourism in Wales.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
47	0	0	47

The motion as amended was agreed.