Meetings

Business Managers selected the following motion for debate on 16 October:

NNDM7155 Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on the use of single-use plastics.

2. Notes that the purpose of this Bill would be to:

a) significantly reduce the use of single-use plastics based on the best international practise and research, which would establish Wales as a world-leader in reducing plastic waste;

b) introduce appropriate taxes and levies to significantly reduce the production and use of single use plastics in Wales;

c) introduce a cross-government action-plan including a comprehensive suite of measures to significantly reduce use of single use plastics; and

d) establish targets and milestones for the reduction of specific single-use plastics.

Supported by:

Alun Davies (Blaenau Gwent)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central)

David Rees (Aberavon)

Dawn Bowden (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney)

Delyth Jewell (South Wales East)

Hefin David (Caerphilly)

Jack Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside)

Jayne Bryant (Newport West)

Rhianon Passmore (Islwyn)

Vikki Howells (Cynon Valley)

·         Business Managers selected the following motion for debate on 3 July:

NNDM7102 Helen Mary Jones (Mid and West Wales)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on health service management.

2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be:

a) to establish a professional body for NHS managers in Wales to set core professional competencies for managers at all levels, ensure the development of appropriate initial training programmes and continuous professional development, and with the power to take sanctions against managers for poor or unsafe performance;

b) to ensure true independence of Healthcare Inspectorate Wales;

c) to establish a legal duty of candour to apply to all health professionals including managers; and

d) to establish a genuine, robust and transparent complaints system that supports parents and families.

Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011

Cymraeg 2050: Welsh language strategy

·         Business Managers selected the following motion for debate on 3 April:

NNDM7021 Bethan Sayed (South Wales West)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for a bill to reform and improve support for child victims of sexual abuse in Wales.

2. Notes that the purpose of this bill would be to:

a) introduce the Barnahus Model of therapeutic led support for victims;

b) work with police to use the Barnahus Model of investigation in all cases of child sexual abuse; and

c) introduce statutory changes to improve emergency and temporary accommodation for abused children who cannot return to their home or are homeless.

·         Business Managers agreed to schedule the next Debates on Members’ Legislative Proposals on 15 May and 26 June, and selected the following motion for debate on 15 May. In accordance with previous Business Committee decisions, the Table Office will notify Members of the dates for the upcoming summer term.

NNDM7020 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for non-carbon-emission public vehicles bill.

2. Notes that the purpose of this bill will be:

(a) to promote the use of electric vehicles or non-emission vehicles in Wales in order to help reduce carbon emissions; and

(b) to place a duty on the Welsh Government and other public bodies to develop a strategy to move towards using electric vehicles or non-emission vehicles in the public fleet in Wales.

·         Business Managers selected the following motion for debate on 12 December:

NNDM6893

Jenny Rathbone

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for a bill on waste prevention and recycling.

2. Notes that the purpose of this bill would be to:

a) prevent waste through placing recycling requirements on food producers and retailers in respect of packaging and packaging waste; and

b) introduce extended producer responsibilities to ensure that the costs of recycling and waste management are shared equitably, with producers contributing to the financial cost of treatment at the end of their product’s life.

·         Business Managers agreed to schedule the next Debate on a Member’s Legislative Proposal in the New Year.

·         Business Managers asked the Secretariat to look at how the tabling process for Members’ Legislative Proposals can increase the number of motions submitted for selection. Business Managers raised the possibility of announcing the two debate dates per term in advance and opening tabling at the start of term, to increase the time available to Members to consider and table motions.

NDM6301 Dawn Bowden (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for an amendment to the Housing Act (Wales) 2014.

2. Notes that the purpose of the amendment would be to outlaw the practice of landlords advertising properties for free rent in return for sexual favours.

‘Housing Act (Wales) 2014’

The item started at 15.33

Voting on the motion under this item was deferred until voting time.

NDM6301 Dawn Bowden (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for an amendment to the Housing Act (Wales) 2014.

2. Notes that the purpose of the amendment would be to outlaw the practice of landlords advertising properties for free rent in return for sexual favours.

The result was as follows:

The motion was agreed.

Business Committee selected a motion for debate on 17 May.

NNDM6301 Dawn Bowden (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney):

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for an amendment to the Housing Act (Wales) 2014.

2. Notes that the purpose of the amendment would be to outlaw the practice of landlords advertising properties for free rent in return for sexual favours.

Business Managers agreed to schedule the next debate on a Member’s legislative proposal on 12 July 2017 and to review the procedure in the Autumn.

NDM6227 Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on waste reduction.

2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be to reduce waste through placing requirements on food producers and retailers in respect of packaging.

The item started at 15.06

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

NDM6227 Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on waste reduction.

2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be to reduce waste through placing requirements on food producers and retailers in respect of packaging.

The result was as follows:

The motion was agreed.

The Committee agreed to review the criteria for selecting Members’ Legislative Proposals for debate.

Business Committee selected a motion for debate:

Wednesday 5 April

• NNDM6227

Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on waste reduction.

2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be to reduce waste through placing requirements on food producers and retailers in respect of packaging.

Business Managers agreed to schedule the next Debate on a Member’s Legislative Proposal on 17 May 2017.

NDM6222 Suzy Davies (South Wales West)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on life saving skills.

2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be to:

a) create statutory rights for people to receive age appropriate life-saving skills education and training at various life stages

b) create statutory responsibilities to ensure:

i) that life-saving skills training is provided;

ii) provision of defibrillators in appropriate locations;

iii) provision of life-saving skills trained individuals in key positions in public services (as an upgrade to an identified first aid person); and

iv) that basic first aid materials are available to the public in public buildings not just the staff.

c) create remedies and enforcement regarding the above.

The item started at 14.38

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

NDM6222 Suzy Davies (South Wales West)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on life saving skills.

2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be to:

a) create statutory rights for people to receive age appropriate life-saving skills education and training at various life stages

b) create statutory responsibilities to ensure:

i) that life-saving skills training is provided;

ii) provision of defibrillators in appropriate locations;

iii) provision of life-saving skills trained individuals in key positions in public services (as an upgrade to an identified first aid person); and

iv) that basic first aid materials are available to the public in public buildings not just the staff.

c) create remedies and enforcement regarding the above.

The result was as follows:

The motion was agreed.

Business Committee selected a motion for debate:

Wednesday 8 February

• NNDM6222 Suzy Davies (South Wales West)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill on life saving skills.

2. Notes that the purpose of the Bill would be to:

a) create statutory rights for people to receive age appropriate life-saving skills education and training at various life stages

b) create statutory responsibilities to ensure:

i) that life-saving skills training is provided;

ii) provision of defibrillators in appropriate locations;

iii) provision of life-saving skills trained individuals in key positions in public services (as an upgrade to an identified first aid person); and

iv) that basic first aid materials are available to the public in public buildings not just the staff.

c) create remedies and enforcement regarding the above.