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NDM6520 - Plaid Cymru debate

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Meeting: 04/10/2017 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd (Item 8)

Plaid Cymru debate

NDM6520 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes that current shortages of doctors, nurses, and other health professionals pose risks to patient safety and the safe delivery of services,

2. Regrets the failure of the Welsh Government to implement an effective and sustainable workforce plan for the Welsh NHS.

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1. Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Delete all and replace with:

1. Notes the impact that shortages of doctors, nurses and other health professionals can have upon the delivery of services.

2. Welcomes the commitment of all staff across NHS Wales to deliver high-quality compassionate healthcare.

Amendment 2. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Add as a new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to consult with relevant sectors to ensure workforce planning is cohesive.

Minutes:

The item started at 17.06

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM6520 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes that current shortages of doctors, nurses, and other health professionals pose risks to patient safety and the safe delivery of services,

2. Regrets the failure of the Welsh Government to implement an effective and sustainable workforce plan for the Welsh NHS.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

11

0

30

41

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1. Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Delete all and replace with:

1. Notes the impact that shortages of doctors, nurses and other health professionals can have upon the delivery of services.

2. Welcomes the commitment of all staff across NHS Wales to deliver high-quality compassionate healthcare.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

23

4

14

41

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Add as a new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to consult with relevant sectors to ensure workforce planning is cohesive.

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

41

0

0

41

Amendment 2 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM6520 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the impact that shortages of doctors, nurses and other health professionals can have upon the delivery of services.

2. Welcomes the commitment of all staff across NHS Wales to deliver high-quality compassionate healthcare.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to consult with relevant sectors to ensure workforce planning is cohesive.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

9

0

42

The motion as amended was agreed.