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NDM6536 - Plaid Cymru debate
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Meeting: 18/10/2017 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd (Item 8)
Plaid Cymru debate
NDM6536 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)
To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1.
Notes the need to strengthen the performance of the north Wales economy.
2.
Regrets the historic underfunding of north Wales by the Labour Welsh
Government.
3.
Welcomes Plaid Cymru's success in securing significant investment for the north
as part of the budget agreement with the Welsh Government for 2018/19 and
2019/20, including:
a)
better north-south road links;
b)
funding to support the design and development of a third Menai bridge crossing;
c)
funding to take forward the result of the feasibility study into the creation
of a national football museum in north Wales;
d)
the establishment of a young farmers grant scheme that will benefit the
agricultural industry in the north;
e)
the creation of a development fund for undergraduate medical training in the
north;
f)
a 100% rate relief for community hydro schemes, of which there are several in
the north;
g)
additional funding for Visit Wales which will boost the tourism industry in the
north;
4.
Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward, as part of its long-overdue
economic strategy, genuine efforts to address the regional imbalances in the
Welsh economy.
The following amendments
have been tabled:
Amendment 1. Jane
Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
Delete
all and replace with:
To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1.
Recognises the vital strategic importance of the North Wales economy to Wales
and the UK.
2.
Notes the cross-border leadership role played by the Welsh Government in
developing proposals with partners for a North Wales Growth Deal.
3.
Welcomes the ambitious programme of investment being led by the Welsh
Government in the region, including:
a)
£250m of investment in the A55/A494 corridor;
b)
£20m to establish an Advanced Manufacturing and Research Institute;
c)
£50m to take forward the North East Wales Metro; and
d)
plans for a third Menai crossing.
4.
Welcomes the Welsh Government's funding support for the steel industry which is
helping provide a sustainable future for the plant, community and workers in
Shotton.
5.
Notes the Welsh Government's support for the £14 billion Wylfa Newydd project
and work to ensure the UK Government leaves a sustainable legacy of good
quality jobs, infrastructure and housing for Ynys Mon and North West Wales.
6.
Welcomes the recent budget agreement with Plaid Cymru.
7.
Notes the Welsh Government's intention to bring forward an Economic Action Plan
that can support jobs and growth in the region.
[If amendment 1 is agreed,
amendment 2 will be de-selected]
Amendment 2. Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
Delete
point 3.
Amendment 3. Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
Add
as a new point at end of motion:
Notes
that the North Wales Economic Ambition Board's 'A Growth Vision for the Economy
of North Wales' document concludes that "North Wales is well placed to
receive a range of new responsibilities" and endorses its call for the
devolution of powers by the Welsh Government over employment, taxes, skills and
transport.
'North
Wales Economic Ambition Board - A Growth Vision for the Economy of North Wales'
Minutes:
The
item started at 17.24
Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.
A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment:
NDM6536
Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)
To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1.
Notes the need to strengthen the performance of the north Wales economy.
2.
Regrets the historic underfunding of north Wales by the Labour Welsh
Government.
3.
Welcomes Plaid Cymru's success in securing significant investment for the north
as part of the budget agreement with the Welsh Government for 2018/19 and
2019/20, including:
a)
better north-south road links;
b)
funding to support the design and development of a third Menai bridge crossing;
c)
funding to take forward the result of the feasibility study into the creation
of a national football museum in north Wales;
d)
the establishment of a young farmers grant scheme that will benefit the
agricultural industry in the north;
e)
the creation of a development fund for undergraduate medical training in the
north;
f)
a 100% rate relief for community hydro schemes, of which there are several in
the north;
g)
additional funding for Visit Wales which will boost the tourism industry in the
north;
4.
Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward, as part of its long-overdue
economic strategy, genuine efforts to address the regional imbalances in the
Welsh economy.
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
8 |
0 |
42 |
50 |
The
motion without amendment was not agreed.
The
following amendments were tabled:
Amendment
1. Jane
Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
Delete
all and replace with:
To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1.
Recognises the vital strategic importance of the North Wales economy to Wales
and the UK.
2.
Notes the cross-border leadership role played by the Welsh Government in
developing proposals with partners for a North Wales Growth Deal.
3.
Welcomes the ambitious programme of investment being led by the Welsh
Government in the region, including:
a)
£250m of investment in the A55/A494 corridor;
b)
£20m to establish an Advanced Manufacturing and Research Institute;
c)
£50m to take forward the North East Wales Metro; and
d)
plans for a third Menai crossing.
4.
Welcomes the Welsh Government's funding support for the steel industry which is
helping provide a sustainable future for the plant, community and workers in
Shotton.
5.
Notes the Welsh Government's support for the £14 billion Wylfa Newydd project
and work to ensure the UK Government leaves a sustainable legacy of good
quality jobs, infrastructure and housing for Ynys Mon and North West Wales.
6.
Welcomes the recent budget agreement with Plaid Cymru.
7.
Notes the Welsh Government's intention to bring forward an Economic Action Plan
that can support jobs and growth in the region.
A
vote was taken on amendment 1:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
26 |
0 |
24 |
50 |
Amendment
1 was agreed.
As
amendment 1 was agreed, amendment 2 was de-selected.
Amendment
3. Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
Add as a new point at end of motion:
Notes that the North Wales Economic Ambition Board's
'A Growth Vision for the Economy of North Wales' document concludes that
"North Wales is well placed to receive a range of new
responsibilities" and endorses its call for the devolution of powers by
the Welsh Government over employment, taxes, skills and transport.
A
vote was taken on amendment 3:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
50 |
0 |
0 |
50 |
Amendment
3 was agreed.
A
vote was taken on the motion as amended:
To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1.
Recognises the vital strategic importance of the North Wales economy to Wales
and the UK.
2.
Notes the cross-border leadership role played by the Welsh Government in
developing proposals with partners for a North Wales Growth Deal.
3.
Welcomes the ambitious programme of investment being led by the Welsh
Government in the region, including:
a)
£250m of investment in the A55/A494 corridor;
b)
£20m to establish an Advanced Manufacturing and Research Institute;
c)
£50m to take forward the North East Wales Metro; and
d)
plans for a third Menai crossing.
4.
Welcomes the Welsh Government's funding support for the steel industry which is
helping provide a sustainable future for the plant, community and workers in
Shotton.
5.
Notes the Welsh Government's support for the £14 billion Wylfa Newydd project
and work to ensure the UK Government leaves a sustainable legacy of good
quality jobs, infrastructure and housing for Ynys Mon and North West Wales.
6.
Welcomes the recent budget agreement with Plaid Cymru.
7.
Notes the Welsh Government's intention to bring forward an Economic Action Plan
that can support jobs and growth in the region.
8.
Notes that the North Wales Economic
Ambition Board's 'A Growth Vision for the Economy of North Wales' document
concludes that "North Wales is well placed to receive a range of new
responsibilities" and endorses its call for the devolution of powers by
the Welsh Government over employment, taxes, skills and transport.
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
28 |
8 |
14 |
50 |
The
motion as amended was agreed.