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NDM7456 Welsh Conservatives Debate - The Armed Forces

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Meeting: 11/11/2020 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd (Item 10)

Welsh Conservatives Debate - The Armed Forces

NDM7456 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes that today is Armistice Day.

2. Remembers and honours all those who have lost their lives and made sacrifices in the service of our country, including civilian casualties of conflict.

3. Thanks all those organisations across Wales working to support the Armed Forces community and our veterans.

4. Expresses gratitude for the significant contribution made by the Armed Forces to the national COVID-19 response in Wales. 

5. Acknowledges the significant ongoing contribution that the military makes to Wales.

6. Calls upon the Welsh Government to continue to engage with stakeholders as it seeks to uphold the Armed Forces Covenant.

Armed Forces Covenant

Co-submitters

Rebecca Evans

Siân Gwenllian

Caroline Jones

The following amendments have been tabled:

In accordance with Standing Order 12.23 (iii), amendment 1 tabled to the motion has not been selected.

Amendment 2 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

Add as new points at end of motion:

Supports the need to strive for peaceful resolutions to all conflicts and for an end to war.

Believes that at a time of unprecedented national and global challenges Wales must play its role in shaping a peaceful future and therefore welcomes the establishment of Academi Heddwch Cymru.

Minutes:

NDM7456 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

To propose that the Senedd:  

1. Notes that today is Armistice Day.

2. Remembers and honours all those who have lost their lives and made sacrifices in the service of our country, including civilian casualties of conflict.

3. Thanks all those organisations across Wales working to support the Armed Forces community and our veterans.

4. Expresses gratitude for the significant contribution made by the Armed Forces to the national COVID-19 response in Wales. 

5. Acknowledges the significant ongoing contribution that the military makes to Wales.

6. Calls upon the Welsh Government to continue to engage with stakeholders as it seeks to uphold the Armed Forces Covenant.

Armed Forces Covenant

Co-Submitters

Rebecca Evans

Siân Gwenllian

Caroline Jones

For

Abstain

Against

Total

45

8

1

54

The motion without amendment was agreed.