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The Committee considered reviewing Standing Orders in relation to political groups.

The Trefnydd made a proposal for amending the Standing Order, which was supported by Sian Gwenllian. Mark Isherwood and Caroline Jones did not support the proposal; they support retaining the existing Standing Order.

Business Committee agreed to consult with the Members not represented on the Committee, and will consider the comments at its meeting on 2 March.

NDM7388 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee, ‘Amending Standing Orders - Oversight of the Electoral Commission’, laid in the Table Office on 16 September 2020;

2. Approves the proposals to amend Standing Orders as set out in Annex B of the report of the Business Committee; and

3. Notes that this motion takes effect when section 28 of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020  is commenced by order made under Section 42 (3) (b) of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020.

The item started at 16.32

NDM7388 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee, ‘Amending Standing Orders - Oversight of the Electoral Commission’, laid in the Table Office on 16 September 2020;

2. Approves the proposals to amend Standing Orders as set out in Annex B of the report of the Business Committee; and

3. Notes that this motion takes effect when section 28 of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020  is commenced by order made under Section 42 (3) (b) of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM7353 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee ‘Chair of the Wales Audit Office (WAO) Board’ laid in the Table Office on 8 July 2020.

2. Approves the proposals to amend Standing Order 18, as set out in Annex A of the report of the Business Committee.

The item started at 16.55

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

NDM7353 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee ‘Chair of the Wales Audit Office (WAO) Board’ laid in the Table Office on 8 July 2020.

2. Approves the proposals to amend Standing Order 18, as set out in Annex A of the report of the Business Committee.

The result was as follows:

The motion was agreed.

NDM7352 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee ‘Standing Order 18B – Oversight of the Electoral Commission’ laid in the Table Office on 8 July 2020.

2. Approves the proposals to introduce a new Standing Order 18B, and amend Standing Order 17 as set out in Annex B of the report of the Business Committee.

The item started at 15.56

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

NDM7352 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee ‘Standing Order 18B – Oversight of the Electoral Commission’ laid in the Table Office on 8 July 2020.

2. Approves the proposals to introduce a new Standing Order 18B, and amend Standing Order 17 as set out in Annex B of the report of the Business Committee.

The result was as follows:

The motion was agreed.

At 16.57, the meeting was suspended until 17.03

NDM7338 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee, ‘Remote Voting’ laid in the Table Office on 17 June 2020.

2. Approves the proposals to amend Standing Order 34, as set out in Annex A of the report of the Business Committee.

3. Notes that these changes are temporary, and will cease to have effect on the dissolution of this Senedd or when the Senedd so resolves, whichever is sooner.

The item started at 16.20

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

NDM7338 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee, ‘Remote Voting’ laid in the Table Office on 17 June 2020.

2. Approves the proposals to amend Standing Order 34, as set out in Annex A of the report of the Business Committee.

3. Notes that these changes are temporary, and will cease to have effect on the dissolution of this Senedd or when the Senedd so resolves, whichever is sooner.

The result was as follows:

The motion was agreed.

NNDM7318 – Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee ‘Assembly Business and Emergency Procedures’ laid in the Table Office on 24 March 2020.

2. Approves the proposals to:

(i) revise Standing Orders to add new Standing Order 34, as set out in Annex A of the report of the Business Committee; and

(ii) revoke Standing Orders 6.24A-H and 12.1A-C agreed on 18 March 2020.

3. Notes that these changes are temporary, and will cease to have effect on the dissolution of this Assembly or when the Assembly so resolves, whichever is sooner.

This item started at 13.46

NNDM7318 – Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee ‘Assembly Business and Emergency Procedures’ laid in the Table Office on 24 March 2020.

2. Approves the proposals to:

(i) revise Standing Orders to add new Standing Order 34, as set out in Annex A of the report of the Business Committee; and

(ii) revoke Standing Orders 6.24A-H and 12.1A-C agreed on 18 March 2020.

3. Notes that these changes are temporary, and will cease to have effect on the dissolution of this Assembly or when the Assembly so resolves, whichever is sooner.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NNDM7312 – Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee ‘Assembly Business and Extraordinary Circumstances’ laid in the Table Office on 18 March 2020.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders, as set out in Annex A of the report of the Business Committee.

3. Notes that these changes are temporary, and will cease to have effect on the dissolution of this Assembly.

The item started at 15.22

NNDM7312 – Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee ‘Assembly Business and Extraordinary Circumstances’ laid in the Table Office on 18 March 2020.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders, as set out in Annex A of the report of the Business Committee.

3. Notes that these changes are temporary, and will cease to have effect on the dissolution of this Assembly.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NNDM7310 – Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee ‘Amending Standing Orders: Changes resulting from the change of the name of the institution’ laid in the Table Office on 18 March 2020; and

2. Approves the proposal to amend Standing Orders, as set out in Annex A of the Report of the Business Committee.

3. Notes that these changes will come into effect on 6 May 2020.

The item started at 15.21

NNDM7310 – Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee ‘Amending Standing Orders: Changes resulting from the change of the name of the institution’ laid in the Table Office on 18 March 2020; and

2. Approves the proposal to amend Standing Orders, as set out in Annex A of the Report of the Business Committee.

3. Notes that these changes will come into effect on 6 May 2020.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM7295 – Elin Jones

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 12 – Proxy Voting’ laid in the Table Office on 3 March 2020.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 12 and make consequential changes to Standing Order 17, as set out in Annex B of the report of the Business Committee.

3. Notes that these changes are temporary, and will cease to have effect on 6 April 2021.

The item started at 16.12

NDM7295 – Elin Jones

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the report of the Business Committee ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 12 – Proxy Voting’ laid in the Table Office on 3 March 2020.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 12 and make consequential changes to Standing Order 17, as set out in Annex B of the report of the Business Committee.

3. Notes that these changes are temporary, and will cease to have effect on 6 April 2021

The result was as follows:

The motion was agreed.

NDM7184 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee ‘Proposals to introduce a new Standing Order 18A for oversight of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales’ laid in the Table Office on 6 November 2019.

2. Approves the proposal to introduce a new Standing Order 18A, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The item started at 15.13

NDM7184 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee ‘Proposals to introduce a new Standing Order 18A for oversight of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales’ laid in the Table Office on 6 November 2019.

2. Approves the proposal to introduce a new Standing Order 18A, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM7185 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 12.63 - Oral Assembly Questions’ laid in the Table Office on 6 November 2019.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 12.63, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The item started at 15.13

NDM7185 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 12.63 - Oral Assembly Questions’ laid in the Table Office on 6 November 2019.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 12.63, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Business Managers agreed the draft Business Committee Report and also agreed to table a motion to revise Standing Orders for debate in Plenary on Wednesday 13 November 2019.

Business Managers also agreed to table motions to amend the remits of the Finance and ELG Committees for 13 November.

Business Managers agreed the draft Business Committee Report and also agreed to table a motion to revise Standing Orders for debate in Plenary on Wednesday 13 November 2019.

Business Managers also agreed to amend the Guidance on the Proper Conduct of Assembly Business to reflect these changes.

NDM6825 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee, ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Orders 24, 25 and 27 – Section 116C Orders’, laid in the Table Office on 2 October 2018; and

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders 24, 25 and 27, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

Supporting Document
Letters from Constitutional  and Legislative Affairs Committee to the Llywydd and the Welsh Government

The item started at 15.33

NDM6825 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee, ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Orders 24, 25 and 27 – Section 116C Orders’, laid in the Table Office on 2 October 2018; and

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders 24, 25 and 27, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM6817 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee ‘Amending Standing Orders: Implementation of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018’ laid in the Table Office on 26 September 2018.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders 21 and 27, and to introduce new Standing Orders 30B and 30C, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

Supporting Documents
Report of the Business Committee
Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - The Powers in the EU (Withdrawal) Bill to make subordinate legislation - operational matters

The item started at 15.11

NDM6817 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee ‘Amending Standing Orders: Implementation of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018’ laid in the Table Office on 26 September 2018.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders 21 and 27, and to introduce new Standing Orders 30B and 30C, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.
The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM6689 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee, ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Orders 26, 26A and 26B – Requirement for Justice Impact Assessments (s110A of the Act)’, laid in the Table Office on 7 March 2018. 

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders 26, 26A and 26B, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee, to take effect from the 1 April 2018. 

The item started at 15.17

NDM6689 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee, ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Orders 26, 26A and 26B – Requirement for Justice Impact Assessments (s110A of the Act)’, laid in the Table Office on 7 March 2018. 

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders 26, 26A and 26B, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee, to take effect from the 1 April 2018. 

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM6690 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee, ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 20 – Statement on the Draft Budget Proposals’, laid in the Table Office on 7 March 2018.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 20, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The item started at 15.17

NDM6690 Elin Jones (Ceredigion) 

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee, ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 20 – Statement on the Draft Budget Proposals’, laid in the Table Office on 7 March 2018.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 20, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM6535 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee 'Amending Standing Orders: Standing Orders 26, 26A and 26B – Super-majorities for Assembly Bills' laid in the Table Office on 11 October 2017; and

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders 26, 26A and 26B, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The item started at 15.43

NDM6535 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee 'Amending Standing Orders: Standing Orders 26, 26A and 26B – Super-majorities for Assembly Bills' laid in the Table Office on 11 October 2017; and

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders 26, 26A and 26B, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM6511 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee 'Amending Standing Orders: Standing Orders 11, 12 and 13 - The Wales Act 2017 and the Secretary of State for Wales' laid in the Table Office on 20 September 2017.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders 11, 12 and 13, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The item started at 14.31

NDM6511 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee 'Amending Standing Orders: Standing Orders 11, 12 and 13 - The Wales Act 2017 and the Secretary of State for Wales' laid in the Table Office on 20 September 2017.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders 11, 12 and 13, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM6512 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee 'Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 26 – Committee Bills' laid in the Table Office on 20 September 2017.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 26, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The item started at 14.30

NDM6512 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee 'Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 26 – Committee Bills' laid in the Table Office on 20 September 2017.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 26, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM6287 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee 'Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 12 – Topical Questions and Urgent Questions' laid in the Table Office on 29 March 2017.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders 11 and 12, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The item started at 15.05

NDM6287 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee 'Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 12 – Topical Questions and Urgent Questions' laid in the Table Office on 29 March 2017.

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Orders 11 and 12, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Business Managers considered a paper on the impact of the Wales Act 2017 on the Assembly’s Standing Orders regarding the Secretary of State’s participation in proceedings, in particular around the debate on the UK government’s legislative programme. The Committee also considered how the debate on the Welsh Government’s legislative programme might be given a higher profile in future and agreed that Commission and Welsh Government officials should discuss options for future consideration.

Business Managers were invited to consult with their groups on these issues and return to the paper at a future meeting.

Business Managers considered a draft report on the proposed changes to Standing Order 12 for introducing Topical Questions and revising the criteria for Urgent Questions.

Business Managers agreed the report, subject to one change to the draft guidance, and to table a motion to revise Standing Orders for debate on 5 April 2017.

Business Managers also agreed to review the new procedure in the autumn term, including the amount of time allocated and when they are scheduled.

NDM6250 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee 'Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 23 – Public Petitions' laid in the Table Office on 28 February 2017; and

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 23, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The item started at 15.04

NDM6250 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee 'Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 23 – Public Petitions' laid in the Table Office on 28 February 2017; and

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 23, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Business Managers considered a draft report on the proposed changes to Standing Order 23 for changing the current procedure for Public Petitions arrangements.

Business Managers agreed the report and to table a motion to revise Standing Orders for debate on 8 March 2017.

The Business Committee noted a letter from the Counsel General regarding his response to the Law Commission on its report on ‘Form and Accessibility of the Law Applicable to Wales’.

In light of the Law Commission’s findings the Counsel General indicated in his letter that he was content to resume the process of introducing a procedure for Consolidation Bills, which Welsh Government and Assembly Commission Officials begun in May 2014.

Business Managers indicted that they were content to resume co-operating on proposals for amending Standing Orders to include a procedure for the consideration of Consolidation Bills and to write to the CLA Committee informing them of this decision.

NDM6169 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 26 – Member Bills’ laid in the Table Office on 15 November 2016; and

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 26, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The item started at 15.11

NDM6169 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 26 – Member Bills’ laid in the Table Office on 15 November 2016; and

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 26, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

The Presiding Officer will hold the first ballot on 25^th January 2017.  The Table Office will contact Members with details on how to enter the ballot.

Business Managers considered a revised draft report on the proposed changes to Standing Order 26 for changing the current procedure for introducing Member Bills.

Business Managers agreed the report and to table a motion to revise Standing Orders for debate on 23 November.

NDM6057 Elin Jones (Ceredigion):

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 17.2T, resolves that Standing Orders 17.2A to 17.2S (election of committee chairs) shall not apply in relation to the Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister.

The item started at 14.49

NDM6057 Elin Jones (Ceredigion):

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 17.2T, resolves that Standing Orders 17.2A to 17.2S (election of committee chairs) shall not apply in relation to the Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM6047 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee 'Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 17 – Operation of Committees' laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2016; and

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 17, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

Supporting Documents
Report of the Business Committee 'Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 17 – Operation of Committees’

The item started at 16.12

NDM6047 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2:

1. Considers the Report of the Business Committee 'Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 17 – Operation of Committees' laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2016; and

2. Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 17, as set out in Annex B of the Report of the Business Committee.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.