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NDM6326 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the result of last year's EU referendum.

2. Recognises that Wales has unique needs and requirements throughout the Brexit process.

3. Notes the importance of Wales insulating itself from the economic uncertainty of Brexit, as well as grasping the new legislative and economic opportunities created beyond our departure from the EU.

4. Calls on the UK Government to ensure:

a) that the National Assembly for Wales has a veto over any foreign trade deal;

b) that fiscal powers over VAT and APD are devolved to the National Assembly for Wales at the earliest opportunity and that further consideration is given to a unique Welsh corporation tax rate;

c) that procurement powers are devolved to Wales to enable the Welsh Government to stipulate greater involvement of Welsh businesses in the procurement process to promote Welsh businesses; and

d) that Wales does not receive a penny less in funding (as promised during the EU referendum campaign) and that a new investment package is brought forward to insulate the Welsh economy throughout the economic uncertainty caused by Brexit.

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward plans for a Welsh migration service and work with the UK Government to bring forward UK legislation to allow regional visas to allow Wales to have an immigration policy that works for its public services and economy.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Delete all after point 1 and replace with:

Notes the Prime Minister's commitment to securing the best Brexit deal for Wales and the United Kingdom.

Welcomes the UK Conservative Government's guarantee that there will be no roll-back of powers from the devolved administrations, and that decision-making powers in Wales will be increased.

Recognises the importance of Wales and the United Kingdom embracing the trade and economic opportunities presented by leaving the European Union.

Supports the UK Government's plan to introduce a United Kingdom shared prosperity fund.

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

Amendment 2. Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) 

Delete all after point 2 and replace with:

Believes that Wales' circumstances and future needs are best set out in the White Paper Securing Wales' Future.

'Securing Wales' Future'

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:

NDM6326 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the result of last year's EU referendum.

2. Recognises that Wales has unique needs and requirements throughout the Brexit process.

3. Notes the importance of Wales insulating itself from the economic uncertainty of Brexit, as well as grasping the new legislative and economic opportunities created beyond our departure from the EU.

4. Calls on the UK Government to ensure:

a) that the National Assembly for Wales has a veto over any foreign trade deal;

b) that fiscal powers over VAT and APD are devolved to the National Assembly for Wales at the earliest opportunity and that further consideration is given to a unique Welsh corporation tax rate;

c) that procurement powers are devolved to Wales to enable the Welsh Government to stipulate greater involvement of Welsh businesses in the procurement process to promote Welsh businesses; and

d) that Wales does not receive a penny less in funding (as promised during the EU referendum campaign) and that a new investment package is brought forward to insulate the Welsh economy throughout the economic uncertainty caused by Brexit.

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward plans for a Welsh migration service and work with the UK Government to bring forward UK legislation to allow regional visas to allow Wales to have an immigration policy that works for its public services and economy.

For	Abstain	Against	Total
7	0	40	47

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Delete all after point 1 and replace with:

Notes the Prime Minister's commitment to securing the best Brexit deal for Wales and the United Kingdom.

Welcomes the UK Conservative Government's guarantee that there will be no roll-back of powers from the devolved administrations, and that decision-making powers in Wales will be increased.

Recognises the importance of Wales and the United Kingdom embracing the trade and economic opportunities presented by leaving the European Union.

Supports the UK Government's plan to introduce a United Kingdom shared prosperity fund.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
15	0	32	47

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2. Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) 

Delete all after point 2 and replace with:

Believes that Wales' circumstances and future needs are best set out in the White Paper Securing Wales' Future.

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
26	6	15	47

Amendment 2 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM6326 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the result of last year's EU referendum.

2. Recognises that Wales has unique needs and requirements throughout the Brexit process.

3. Believes that Wales' circumstances and future needs are best set out in the White Paper Securing Wales' Future.

For	Abstain	Against	Total
32	0	15	47

The motion as amended was agreed.