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NDM8086 Welsh Conservatives Debate - Major events

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Meeting: 05/10/2022 - Plenary (Item 8)

Welsh Conservatives Debate - Major events

NDM8086 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes the Welsh Government’s National Events Strategy for Wales 2022 to 2030.

2. Believes that major events help to boost jobs and the economy by showcasing Wales to the world.

3. Regrets the lack of ambition show by the Welsh Government in bringing these opportunities to Wales.

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to rethink the strategy with a focus on aspiration, creativity and innovation in attracting major events to Wales.

National Events Strategy for Wales 2022 to 2030

The following amendment was tabled:

Amendment 1 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that Wales's culture, heritage and the Welsh language are further embedded in the strategy, including major homegrown events such as the National Eisteddfod, and that we embrace the use of Cymru rather than Wales internationally.

Minutes:

The item started at 16.32

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM8086 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes the Welsh Government’s National Events Strategy for Wales 2022 to 2030.

2. Believes that major events help to boost jobs and the economy by showcasing Wales to the world.

3. Regrets the lack of ambition show by the Welsh Government in bringing these opportunities to Wales.

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to rethink the strategy with a focus on aspiration, creativity and innovation in attracting major events to Wales.

National Events Strategy for Wales 2022 to 2030

For

Abstain

Against

Total

14

0

38

52

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that Wales's culture, heritage and the Welsh language are further embedded in the strategy, including major homegrown events such as the National Eisteddfod, and that we embrace the use of Cymru rather than Wales internationally.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

26

0

27

53

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

As the Senedd did not agree the motion and did not agree the amendment tabled to the motion, the motion was therefore not agreed.