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NDM7819 Debate: Remembering and supporting our Armed Forces community in Wales

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Meeting: 09/11/2021 - Plenary (Item 8)

Debate: Remembering and supporting our Armed Forces community in Wales

NDM7819 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Remembers and recognises the contribution of all those who have served and continue to serve in our Armed Forces, particularly those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

2. Welcomes and pays tribute to the support that third sector organisations provide to our Armed Forces community in Wales, especially the Royal British Legion, which is in its 100th anniversary year.

3. Expresses the upmost gratitude for the efforts of the Armed Forces throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the support they continue to provide in a number of settings, including for the Welsh Ambulance Service.

4. Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to honouring the Armed Forces Covenant through the provision of bespoke services and support for our Armed Forces community and ongoing collaboration and engagement with stakeholders.

Co-submitters
Darren Millar (Clwyd West)
Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)
Jane Dodds (Mid and West Wales)

The following amendment has been tabled:

Amendment 1 – 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

Remembers all those who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts, including civilian casualties.

Minutes:

The item started at 18.27

NDM7819 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Remembers and recognises the contribution of all those who have served and continue to serve in our Armed Forces, particularly those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

2. Welcomes and pays tribute to the support that third sector organisations provide to our Armed Forces community in Wales, especially the Royal British Legion, which is in its 100th anniversary year.

3. Expresses the upmost gratitude for the efforts of the Armed Forces throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the support they continue to provide in a number of settings, including for the Welsh Ambulance Service.

4. Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to honouring the Armed Forces Covenant through the provision of bespoke services and support for our Armed Forces community and ongoing collaboration and engagement with stakeholders.

Co-submitters
Darren Millar (Clwyd West)
Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)
Jane Dodds (Mid and West Wales)

The following amendment was tabled:

Amendment 1 – 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

Remembers all those who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts, including civilian casualties.

The amendment was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

The motion was amended as follows:

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Remembers and recognises the contribution of all those who have served and continue to serve in our Armed Forces, particularly those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

2. Welcomes and pays tribute to the support that third sector organisations provide to our Armed Forces community in Wales, especially the Royal British Legion, which is in its 100th anniversary year.

3. Expresses the upmost gratitude for the efforts of the Armed Forces throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the support they continue to provide in a number of settings, including for the Welsh Ambulance Service.

4. Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to honouring the Armed Forces Covenant through the provision of bespoke services and support for our Armed Forces community and ongoing collaboration and engagement with stakeholders.

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

6. Remembers all those who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts, including civilian casualties.

The motion as amended was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

In accordance with Standing Order 12.18, at 19.21 proceedings were suspended to allow a technical break before Voting Time.