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NDM7066 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Calls for the investment initially earmarked for the Welsh Government’s rejected M4 relief road proposal to be refocused towards the rapid development of a long-term vision for a green and sustainable integrated Welsh transport network, which includes giving priority to addressing the congestion issues around Newport.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales plays a central role in guiding strategic and long-term national infrastructure planning.

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 - Rebecca Evans (Gower)

Delete all and replace with:

1. Notes the decision and oral statement made by the First Minister on Tuesday 4th June regarding the M4 corridor around Newport project.

2. Notes the proposed next steps outlined by the Minister for Economy and Transport and an expert Commission to be led by Lord Terry Burns.

3. Recognises the significant congestion issues on the M4 network around the Brynglas Tunnels and the impact it has on Newport and the wider economy.

4. Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to developing and funding sustainable and effective solutions to congestion issues as part of an integrated, multi-modal and low carbon transport system.

Oral Statement: The M4 Corridor around Newport

Written Statement: M4: Next Steps

 

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

 

Amendment 2 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Delete point 1.

 

Amendment 3 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Regrets the £114 million of Welsh tax payer’s money that has been wasted on developing the M4 relief road proposals.

 

Amendment 4 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Further regrets the failure of successive Welsh Labour Governments to deliver a solution to congestion on the M4.

 

Amendment 5 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to urgently provide clarity as to its future plans for resolving the congestion on the M4 around Newport.

 

 

The item started at 16.55

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM7066 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Calls for the investment initially earmarked for the Welsh Government’s rejected M4 relief road proposal to be refocused towards the rapid development of a long-term vision for a green and sustainable integrated Welsh transport network, which includes giving priority to addressing the congestion issues around Newport.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales plays a central role in guiding strategic and long-term national infrastructure planning.

For	Abstain	Against	Total
10	0	28	38

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Rebecca Evans (Gower)

Delete all and replace with:

1. Notes the decision and oral statement made by the First Minister on Tuesday 4th June regarding the M4 corridor around Newport project.

2. Notes the proposed next steps outlined by the Minister for Economy and Transport and an expert Commission to be led by Lord Terry Burns.

3. Recognises the significant congestion issues on the M4 network around the Brynglas Tunnels and the impact it has on Newport and the wider economy.

4. Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to developing and funding sustainable and effective solutions to congestion issues as part of an integrated, multi-modal and low carbon transport system

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
19	0	20	39

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

Amendment 2 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Delete point 1.

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
29	0	9	38

Amendment 2 was agreed.

Amendment 3 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Regrets the £114 million of Welsh tax payer’s money that has been wasted on developing the M4 relief road proposals

A vote was taken on amendment 3:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
19	0	20	39

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

Amendment 4 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Further regrets the failure of successive Welsh Labour Governments to deliver a solution to congestion on the M4.

A vote was taken on amendment 4:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
19	0	20	39

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

Amendment 5 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to urgently provide clarity as to its future plans for resolving the congestion on the M4 around Newport.

A vote was taken on amendment 5:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
18	0	19	37

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM7066 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales plays a central role in guiding strategic and long-term national infrastructure planning.

For	Abstain	Against	Total
7	6	25	38

The motion as amended was not agreed.