Meetings

NDM6127 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose the National Assembly of Wales:

Notes the Equality and Human Rights Commission Wales Annual Review 2015-16, 'Towards a Fairer Wales'.

Equality and Human Rights Commission Wales Annual Review 2015-16 "Towards a Fairer Wales"

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn):

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Calls upon the Welsh Government to work with Trade Unions and the Equality and Human Rights Commission to better promote the rights of young expectant and new mothers at work.

Amendment 2. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn):

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Notes the establishment of a gender identity clinic for Wales achieved by Plaid Cymru in negotiations on the 2017-18 budget.

Amendment 3. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire):

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Notes the seven key challenges that need to be addressed in Wales over the next five years, as identified by the Commission, and that it will require the substantial efforts of public, private and third-sector organisations and of individuals to reduce these challenges.

Amendment 4. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire):

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Welcomes recognition by the Commission of the need to empower and engage with the voluntary and community sector.

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NDM6127 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose the National Assembly of Wales:

Notes the Equality and Human Rights Commission Wales Annual Review 2015-16, 'Towards a Fairer Wales'.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Add new point at end of motion:

Calls upon the Welsh Government to work with Trade Unions and the Equality and Human Rights Commission to better promote the rights of young expectant and new mothers at work.

Amendment 1 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 2. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Add new point at end of motion:

Notes the establishment of a gender identity clinic for Wales achieved by Plaid Cymru in negotiations on the 2017-18 budget.

Amendment 2 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 3. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Notes the seven key challenges that need to be addressed in Wales over the next five years, as identified by the Commission, and that it will require the substantial efforts of public, private and third-sector organisations and of individuals to reduce these challenges.

Amendment 3 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 4. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Welcomes recognition by the Commission of the need to empower and engage with the voluntary and community sector.

Amendment 4 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM6127 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose the National Assembly of Wales:

1.Notes the Equality and Human Rights Commission Wales Annual Review 2015-16, 'Towards a Fairer Wales'.

2.Calls upon the Welsh Government to work with Trade Unions and the Equality and Human Rights Commission to better promote the rights of young expectant and new mothers at work.

3.Notes the establishment of a gender identity clinic for Wales achieved by Plaid Cymru in negotiations on the 2017-18 budget.

4.Notes the seven key challenges that need to be addressed in Wales over the next five years, as identified by the Commission, and that it will require the substantial efforts of public, private and third-sector organisations and of individuals to reduce these challenges.

5.Welcomes recognition by the Commission of the need to empower and engage with the voluntary and community sector.

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