Agenda and decisions

 

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Questions 1-2, 4 – 10 and 12-15 were asked. Question 3 was not asked. Question 11 was withdrawn.

 

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Aled Roberts moved a procedural motion on behalf of Kirsty Williams in accordance with Standing Order 12.32 to postpone the Short Debate.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

 

 

NDM5142 Nick Ramsay (Monmouth)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Notes the report of the Enterprise and Business Committee on the inquiry into Apprenticeships in Wales, which was laid in the Table Office on 25 October 2012.

 

Note: The response by the Welsh Government was laid on 16 January 2013.

 

Supporting documents:

Enterprise and Business Committee’s Report

Welsh Government’s response

The item started at 14.30

NDM5142 Nick Ramsay (Monmouth)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the report of the Enterprise and Business Committee on the inquiry into Apprenticeships in Wales, which was laid in the Table Office on 25 October 2012.

 

Note: The response by the Welsh Government was laid on 16 January 2013.

 

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

 

NDM5144 William Graham (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Expresses deep concern at the potential negative impact of Welsh NHS reconfiguration proposals on patients.

 

2. Notes widespread concerns over the inconsistent way in which local health boards involve the public in NHS change.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to clarify its guidance on public involvement in NHS service change to ensure that the views of the public cannot be disregarded when decisions about the future of NHS services are made.

 

The following amendment has been tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add new point at end of the motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that the Welsh Ambulance Service is able to meet any additional demand that may result from reconfiguration of the Welsh NHS before any changes are implemented.

The item started at 15.31

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5144 William Graham (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Expresses deep concern at the potential negative impact of Welsh NHS reconfiguration proposals on patients.

 

2. Notes widespread concerns over the inconsistent way in which local health boards involve the public in NHS change.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to clarify its guidance on public involvement in NHS service change to ensure that the views of the public cannot be disregarded when decisions about the future of NHS services are made.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
20	0	30	50

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendment was tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add new point at end of the motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that the Welsh Ambulance Service is able to meet any additional demand that may result from reconfiguration of the Welsh NHS before any changes are implemented.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
49	0	0	49

Amendment 1 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5144 William Graham (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Expresses deep concern at the potential negative impact of Welsh NHS reconfiguration proposals on patients.

 

2. Notes widespread concerns over the inconsistent way in which local health boards involve the public in NHS change.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to clarify its guidance on public involvement in NHS service change to ensure that the views of the public cannot be disregarded when decisions about the future of NHS services are made.

 

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that the Welsh Ambulance Service is able to meet any additional demand that may result from reconfiguration of the Welsh NHS before any changes are implemented.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
24	0	26	50

The motion as amended was not agreed.

 

NDM5146 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises and celebrates the enormous contribution that the arts and creative industries make to the economy and culture of Wales.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure the continuing success of these sectors by:

 

a) reviewing the implementation of the Hargreaves report ‘The Heart of Digital Wales’ to ensure its policies are relevant and up to date, particularly with regard to the development of a Wales performing rights royalties system; and

 

b) ensuring that the Welsh Arts Council review of their artforms strategy during 2013 pays full attention to the need to increase participation in the arts, encourage young people to engage in creativity, promote artistic excellence in both Welsh and English and put Wales on the world stage.

 

The Hargreaves report ‘The Heart of Digital Wales’ can be found on the following link:

 

http://wales.gov.uk/topics/businessandeconomy/publications/heartofdigitalwales/?lang=en

 

The following amendments have been tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add new point at the end of the motion:

 

Looks forward to the publication of the report by the Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee’s Task and Finish Group inquiry into Participation in the Arts in Wales.

 

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add new point at the end of the motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to update this Assembly on progress made against recommendations 4, 12, 19, 22 and 23 of the Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee’s Task and Finish Group inquiry on the Future Outlook for the media in Wales.

 

The report of the Task and Finish Group can be found on the following link:

 

http://www.senedd.assemblywales.org/documents/s7672/The%20future%20outlook%20for%20the%20media%20in%20Wales%20-%20Report%20-%20May%202012.pdf

 

Amendment 3 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add new point at end of the motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to improve the availability of digital infrastructure that can support the arts and creative industries by increasing access to high-speed broadband and improving access to Welsh channels through digital television.

 

Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add new point at end of the motion:

 

Believes that greater participation in the arts will create a sustainable base for the Creative Industries in the future and calls on the Welsh Government to develop a participation action plan that includes local government, the voluntary sector and Assembly Government Sponsored Bodies (AGSBs).

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:

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises and celebrates the enormous contribution that the arts and creative industries make to the economy and culture of Wales.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure the continuing success of these sectors by:

 

a) reviewing the implementation of the Hargreaves report ‘The Heart of Digital Wales’ to ensure its policies are relevant and up to date, particularly with regard to the development of a Wales performing rights royalties system; and

 

b) ensuring that the Welsh Arts Council review of their artforms strategy during 2013 pays full attention to the need to increase participation in the arts, encourage young people to engage in creativity, promote artistic excellence in both Welsh and English and put Wales on the world stage.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
33	0	17	50

The motion without amendment was agreed.

The item started at 17.24

 

 

NDM5145 Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire):

 

Distinctive & Unique and in Crisis

 

The threats to the Welsh Lamb Industry and the need for action.

NDM5145 Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire):

 

Distinctive & Unique and in Crisis

 

The threats to the Welsh Lamb Industry and the need for action.

 

The Short Debate was postponed earlier in today’s proceedings.