Minutes

Apologies for absence were received from the Deputy Presiding Officer.

The minutes were noted by the Committee for publication.

The Minister for Finance and Government Business updated the Committee on changes to Government Business on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, Voting Time would be after the final item of business. On Wednesday, Business Committee agreed that Voting Time would take place before the Short Debate.

Business Committee noted the 3 Week Timetable of Government Business.

Business Committee determined the organisation of business and agreed to schedule the following items of business:

Wednesday 8 October 2014 –

·         Motion to annul The Education (European Institutions) and Student Support (Wales) (Revocation) Regulations 2014 (30 mins)

Wednesday 22 October 2014 -

·         Debate on the Environment and Sustainability Committee’s Report on its Inquiry into Welsh Government Proposals for the M4 around Newport (60 mins)

·         Time allocated to the Welsh Conservatives (60 mins)

·         Time allocated to Plaid Cymru (60 mins)

·         Short Debate - Lynne Neagle (Torfaen) (30 mins)

In October 2013, the Assembly agreed to amend Standing 0rder 30A on legislative consent to statutory instruments made by UK Ministers. At its meeting in July 2013, Business Committee agreed to review the process in a year’s time in light of experience. Business Managers agreed that Standing Order 30A does not need further reviewing at this time.

The Presiding Officer brought the possibility of industrial action on 15 October to the Committee’s attention. Business Managers agreed to consider options of re-scheduling business at the next meeting and will decide on a course of action then.

Elin Jones enquired about the ministerial responsibilities of the Deputy Minister for Health as set out in the Ministerial Responsibilities document provided by the Government. The Minister for Finance and Government Business agreed to raise the issue with the First Minister and report back to the Committee.