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NDM6854 Welsh Conservatives debate - Armed Forces

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Meeting: 07/11/2018 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd (Item 7)

Welsh Conservatives debate - Armed Forces

NDM6854 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

The National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes that this year’s Remembrance Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day and the end of the first world war.

2. Welcomes the Royal British Legion’s ‘Thank you 100’, which remembers those who served, sacrificed and changed our world between 1914 and 1918.

3. Honours the contribution of those who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces.

4. Calls upon the Welsh Government to appoint an armed forces commissioner for Wales to ensure that the Armed Forces Covenant is upheld.

The Armed Forces Covenant

 

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Julie James (Swansea West)

Delete point 4 and replace with:

Welcomes the appointment of the Armed Forces Liaison Officers across Wales and the collaborative approach of the Armed Forces Expert Group in ensuring the Armed Forces Covenant is upheld.

Amendment 2 - Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to bring about a no soldier left behind Act that would guarantee quality housing and healthcare to veterans who have seen active service.

 

Minutes:

The item started at 17.34

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM6854 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

The National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes that this year’s Remembrance Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day and the end of the first world war.

2. Welcomes the Royal British Legion’s ‘Thank you 100’, which remembers those who served, sacrificed and changed our world between 1914 and 1918.

3. Honours the contribution of those who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces.

4. Calls upon the Welsh Government to appoint an armed forces commissioner for Wales to ensure that the Armed Forces Covenant is upheld.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

16

0

35

51

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Julie James (Swansea West)

Delete point 4 and replace with:

Welcomes the appointment of the Armed Forces Liaison Officers across Wales and the collaborative approach of the Armed Forces Expert Group in ensuring the Armed Forces Covenant is upheld.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

35

3

13

51

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2 - Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to bring about a no soldier left behind Act that would guarantee quality housing and healthcare to veterans who have seen active service.

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

6

18

27

51

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM6854 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

The National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes that this year’s Remembrance Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day and the end of the first world war.

2. Welcomes the Royal British Legion’s ‘Thank you 100’, which remembers those who served, sacrificed and changed our world between 1914 and 1918.

3. Honours the contribution of those who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces.

4. Welcomes the appointment of the Armed Forces Liaison Officers across Wales and the collaborative approach of the Armed Forces Expert Group in ensuring the Armed Forces Covenant is upheld.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

47

3

1

51

The motion as amended was agreed.