Meetings

NDM6115 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn):
 
 To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
 
1. Regrets that prejudice towards those who have, or have had, mental health problems continues, and the impact this can have on employment, income and well-being for those with mental health problems.

2. Believes that education about mental health should start at a young age and schools should be equipped to promote well-being amongst all pupils.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) continue to tackle prejudice and to seek powers over employment law so that protections for people with mental health problems at work can be strengthened; and

b) ensure that all public services examine ways in which their own practices can be improved to contribute towards better mental health.

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire):

Delete point 3 and replace with:

Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) end silo working in mental health delivery; and

b) work across the public sector to raise awareness of mental health issues, promoting preventative techniques, such as talking therapies and mindfulness.

[If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be de-selected]

Amendment 2 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

In sub-point 3a, delete 'and to seek powers over employment law so that protections for people with mental health problems at work can be strengthened' and replace with:

'in the workplace and work with employers to secure support for people with mental health problems at work.'

The item started at 16.06

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM6115 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn):

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Regrets that prejudice towards those who have, or have had, mental health problems continues, and the impact this can have on employment, income and well-being for those with mental health problems.

2. Believes that education about mental health should start at a young age and schools should be equipped to promote well-being amongst all pupils.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) continue to tackle prejudice and to seek powers over employment law so that protections for people with mental health problems at work can be strengthened; and

b) ensure that all public services examine ways in which their own practices can be improved to contribute towards better mental health.

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire):

Delete point 3 and replace with:

Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) end silo working in mental health delivery; and

b) work across the public sector to raise awareness of mental health issues, promoting preventative techniques, such as talking therapies and mindfulness.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was agreed.

As Amendment 1 was agreed Amendment 2 was de-selected

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM6115 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn):

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Regrets that prejudice towards those who have, or have had, mental health problems continues, and the impact this can have on employment, income and well-being for those with mental health problems.

2. Believes that education about mental health should start at a young age and schools should be equipped to promote well-being amongst all pupils.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) end silo working in mental health delivery; and

b) work across the public sector to raise awareness of mental health issues, promoting preventative techniques, such as talking therapies and mindfulness.

The motion as amended was agreed.