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Debate: Proposals for the Wales Rural Development Programme 2014-2020
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Meeting: 21/10/2021 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 2)
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2 Letter from the Chair Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee to President NFU Cymru
Supporting documents:
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2.7.1 The letter was noted by the Committee
Meeting: 29/04/2014 - Plenary - Fourth Assembly (Item 5.)
Debate: Proposals for the Wales Rural Development Programme 2014-2020
NDM5490
Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)
To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
Notes
that the Welsh Government’s proposals for the Rural Development Programme
2014-2020 will stimulate and strengthen the economy, environment and social
cohesion of rural Wales’.
The
Welsh Government’s proposals for the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 can
be accessed on the following link:
The
following amendments were tabled:
Amendment
1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
Delete all and replace with:
Notes the Welsh Government’s proposals for the Rural
Development Programme 2014-2020.
Amendment
2 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Regrets the Welsh Government’s decision to opt for the
maximum transfer of 15% away from direct payments to farmers in Pillar 1 of the
Common Agricultural Policy to the Rural Development Programme, making Welsh
farm businesses less competitive.
Amendment
3 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Seeks assurances that measures delivered through the Rural
Development Programme will have an immediate, demonstrable and measureable
impact on farm incomes.
Amendment
4 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Calls on the Welsh Government to:
a) develop a stand-alone scheme for Less Favourable Areas to
support those farming the most challenging areas of Wales;
b) encourage more farmers to take advantage of the Glastir
scheme by simplifying and expanding access to it.
Amendment
5 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Regrets the Welsh Government’s decision to modulate the full
15% from Pillar 1 to Pillar 2.
Amendment
6 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Resolves that the Welsh Government should demonstrate
annually the impact of the Rural Development Programme on farm incomes.
Amendment
7 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Calls on the government to prioritise support for young
farmers in order to stimulate the farming sector.
Amendment
8 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Notes the significant contribution of the rural economy to the
wider Welsh economy and recognises the potential for economic development
through the Rural Development Programme.
Amendment
9 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Calls on the Welsh Government to deliver a dedicated Areas of
Natural Constraint scheme for Upland farms.
Decision:
The item started at 15.45
Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was
deferred until Voting Time.
NDM5490 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
Notes that the Welsh Government’s proposals for the Rural Development
Programme 2014-2020 will stimulate and strengthen the economy, environment and
social cohesion of rural Wales’.
The
following amendments were tabled:
Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
Delete all and replace with:
Notes the Welsh Government’s proposals for the Rural Development Programme
2014-2020.
A vote was taken on Amendment 1:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised
his casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was
not agreed.
Amendment 2 - Paul Davies (Preseli
Pembrokeshire)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Regrets the Welsh Government’s decision to opt for the maximum transfer of
15% away from direct payments to farmers in Pillar 1 of the Common Agricultural
Policy to the Rural Development Programme, making Welsh farm businesses less
competitive.
A vote was taken on Amendment 2:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
25 |
1 |
26 |
52 |
Amendment 2 was not agreed.
Amendment 3 - Paul Davies (Preseli
Pembrokeshire)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Seeks assurances that measures delivered through the Rural Development
Programme will have an immediate, demonstrable and measureable impact on farm
incomes.
A vote was taken on Amendment 3:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised
his casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was
not agreed.
Amendment 4 - Paul Davies (Preseli
Pembrokeshire)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Calls on the Welsh Government to:
a) develop a stand-alone scheme for Less
Favourable Areas to support those farming the most challenging areas of Wales;
b) encourage more farmers to take advantage of the Glastir scheme by
simplifying and expanding access to it.
A vote was taken on Amendment 4:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
16 |
10 |
26 |
52 |
Amendment 4 was not agreed.
Amendment 5 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Regrets the Welsh Government’s decision to modulate the full 15% from
Pillar 1 to Pillar 2.
A vote was taken on Amendment 5:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his
casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not
agreed.
Amendment 6 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Resolves that the Welsh Government should demonstrate annually the impact
of the Rural Development Programme on farm incomes.
A vote was taken on Amendment 6:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
27 |
0 |
25 |
52 |
Amendment 6 was agreed.
Amendment 7 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Calls on the government to prioritise support for young farmers in order
to stimulate the farming sector.
A vote was taken on Amendment 7:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
52 |
0 |
0 |
52 |
Amendment 7 was agreed.
Amendment 8 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Notes the significant contribution of the rural economy to the wider Welsh
economy and recognises the potential for economic development through the Rural
Development Programme.
A vote was taken on Amendment 8:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
52 |
0 |
0 |
52 |
Amendment 8 was agreed.
Amendment 9 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Calls on the Welsh Government to deliver a dedicated Areas of Natural
Constraint scheme for Upland farms.
A vote was taken on Amendment 9:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
26 |
0 |
27 |
53 |
As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised
his casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was
not agreed.
A vote was taken on the motion as amended:
NDM5490 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1.Notes that the Welsh Government’s proposals for the Rural Development
Programme 2014-2020 will stimulate and strengthen the economy, environment and
social cohesion of rural Wales’.
2.Resolves that the Welsh Government should demonstrate annually the
impact of the Rural Development Programme on farm incomes.
3.Calls on the government to prioritise support for young farmers in order
to stimulate the farming sector.
4.Notes the significant contribution of the rural economy to the wider
Welsh economy and recognises the potential for economic development through the
Rural Development Programme.
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
12 |
0 |
40 |
52 |
The motion as amended was not agreed.