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NDM6666 - Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv)
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Meeting: 21/03/2018 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd (Item 6)
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) – Community Transport
NDM6666
Mark
Isherwood (North Wales)
Dai
Lloyd (South Wales West)
Adam
Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1.
Notes that community transport services play a vital role in our communities,
providing transport for people who face barriers to accessing public and
private transport, supporting people to live independently and access vital
services, while also mitigating issues around loneliness and isolation.
2.
Notes the concern about the current Department for Transport consultation on
community transport permits (Section 19/22) and the potential impact of this on
services in Wales.
3.
Calls on the Welsh Government to:
a)
work in partnership with the community transport sector and public bodies to
ensure the sector can continue in its unique role providing bespoke transport
options for vulnerable people, to ensure access to services while the
consultation process is underway;
b)
develop contingency plans to mitigate any impact on transport provision through
minibus services delivered through Section 19 and 22 permits;
c)
publish a clear strategy which recognises the cross-cutting aspect of community
transport provision across Welsh Government departments in delivering the Welsh
Government’s strategic aims;
d)
provide much needed stability for the sector by moving toward three year
funding agreements to allow organisations to develop and take forward plans, to
ensure greater sustainability and a more strategic approach to service
provision; and
e)
ensure engagement with relevant partners and stakeholders across Wales to
inform the Welsh Government’s own response to the consultation, and ensure
understanding in the sector of the Welsh Government’s position.
Department
for Transport consultation on community transport permits
Supporters:
Suzy
Davies (South Wales West)
Russell
George (Montgomeryshire)
Minutes:
The item started at 16.30
NDM6666
Mark
Isherwood (North Wales)
Dai
Lloyd (South Wales West)
Adam
Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1.
Notes that community transport services play a vital role in our communities,
providing transport for people who face barriers to accessing public and
private transport, supporting people to live independently and access vital
services, while also mitigating issues around loneliness and isolation.
2.
Notes the concern about the current Department for Transport consultation on
community transport permits (Section 19/22) and the potential impact of this on
services in Wales.
3.
Calls on the Welsh Government to:
a)
work in partnership with the community transport sector and public bodies to
ensure the sector can continue in its unique role providing bespoke transport
options for vulnerable people, to ensure access to services while the
consultation process is underway;
b)
develop contingency plans to mitigate any impact on transport provision through
minibus services delivered through Section 19 and 22 permits;
c)
publish a clear strategy which recognises the cross-cutting aspect of community
transport provision across Welsh Government departments in delivering the Welsh
Government’s strategic aims;
d)
provide much needed stability for the sector by moving toward three year
funding agreements to allow organisations to develop and take forward plans, to
ensure greater sustainability and a more strategic approach to service
provision; and
e)
ensure engagement with relevant partners and stakeholders across Wales to
inform the Welsh Government’s own response to the consultation, and ensure
understanding in the sector of the Welsh Government’s position.
The
motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.