Meetings

NDM6631 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Believes that the Welsh Government’s 'Prosperity for All: Economic Action Plan' fails to provide a comprehensive strategy for delivering economic prosperity in Wales.

Prosperity for All: Economic Action Plan

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1. Neil Hamilton (Mid and West Wales)

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To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 

Believes that:

a) the Welsh Government’s Prosperity for All: Economic Action Plan will fail to make any tangible difference to economic prosperity in Wales;

b) Wales’s economic prosperity is also hindered by the UK Government’s misallocation of public spending on non-humanitarian overseas aid, green subsidies, national debt interest payments and vanity projects like HS2; and

c) whilst spending on the NHS and other public services could be increased substantially if diverted from these mistaken priorities, Wales’s relative poverty as a nation will be redressed only by a long-term economic policy based on lower taxes and more proportionate regulation of business activity.

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

Amendment 2. Julie James (Swansea West)

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To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the challenges facing the Welsh economy over the coming decade including productivity, automation and decarbonisation.

2. Notes the recently published Economic Action Plan and the ambition to stimulate inclusive growth across Wales through a whole government approach to economic development.

3. Notes the proposal to develop a new economic contract and ensure public investment drives a social purpose by increasing the availability of fair work, reducing carbon emissions and supporting a competitive environment for Welsh business.

4. Notes the calls to action contained in the plan designed to encourage new ideas and new partnerships between industry, government, education, trade unions and partners that can stimulate inclusive economic growth.

5. Calls on the UK Government to ensure the UK industrial strategy supports investment across the all parts of the United Kingdom.

Prosperity for All - Economic Action Plan

The item started at 17.42

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM6631 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Believes that the Welsh Government’s 'Prosperity for All: Economic Action Plan' fails to provide a comprehensive strategy for delivering economic prosperity in Wales.

For	Abstain	Against	Total
22	0	27	49

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1. Neil Hamilton (Mid and West Wales)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 

Believes that:

a) the Welsh Government’s Prosperity for All: Economic Action Plan will fail to make any tangible difference to economic prosperity in Wales;

b) Wales’s economic prosperity is also hindered by the UK Government’s misallocation of public spending on non-humanitarian overseas aid, green subsidies, national debt interest payments and vanity projects like HS2; and

c) whilst spending on the NHS and other public services could be increased substantially if diverted from these mistaken priorities, Wales’s relative poverty as a nation will be redressed only by a long-term economic policy based on lower taxes and more proportionate regulation of business activity.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
5	1	43	49

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2. Julie James (Swansea West)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the challenges facing the Welsh economy over the coming decade including productivity, automation and decarbonisation.

2. Notes the recently published Economic Action Plan and the ambition to stimulate inclusive growth across Wales through a whole government approach to economic development.

3. Notes the proposal to develop a new economic contract and ensure public investment drives a social purpose by increasing the availability of fair work, reducing carbon emissions and supporting a competitive environment for Welsh business.

4. Notes the calls to action contained in the plan designed to encourage new ideas and new partnerships between industry, government, education, trade unions and partners that can stimulate inclusive economic growth.

5. Calls on the UK Government to ensure the UK industrial strategy supports investment across the all parts of the United Kingdom.

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
27	0	22	49

Amendment 2 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM6631 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the challenges facing the Welsh economy over the coming decade including productivity, automation and decarbonisation.

2. Notes the recently published Economic Action Plan and the ambition to stimulate inclusive growth across Wales through a whole government approach to economic development.

3. Notes the proposal to develop a new economic contract and ensure public investment drives a social purpose by increasing the availability of fair work, reducing carbon emissions and supporting a competitive environment for Welsh business.

4. Notes the calls to action contained in the plan designed to encourage new ideas and new partnerships between industry, government, education, trade unions and partners that can stimulate inclusive economic growth.

5. Calls on the UK Government to ensure the UK industrial strategy supports investment across the all parts of the United Kingdom.

For	Abstain	Against	Total
28	6	15	49

The motion as amended was agreed.