Decision details

Debate: International Women's Day

Decision Maker: Plenary - Fourth Assembly

Status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Decision:

The item started at 15.30

NDM5174 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Celebrates International Women's Day 2013 in recognition of the role and contribution of women in Wales.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

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Recognises the courage of women who have suffered abuse in reporting incidents and calls on the Welsh Government to promote an integrated strategy to tackle domestic and sexual violence.

Amendment 1 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

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Calls on the Welsh Government to examine ways to increase the number of women in positions of power and influence in Wales.

Amendment 2 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended

NDM5174 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Celebrates International Women's Day 2013 in recognition of the role and contribution of women in Wales.

2. Recognises the courage of women who have suffered abuse in reporting incidents and calls on the Welsh Government to promote an integrated strategy to tackle domestic and sexual violence.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to examine ways to increase the number of women in positions of power and influence in Wales.

The motion as amended was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Publication date: 05/03/2013

Date of decision: 05/03/2013

Decided at meeting: 05/03/2013 - Plenary - Fourth Assembly