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Antoinette Sandbach Personal Statement Antoinette Sandbach made a personal statement
apologising for comments she had made in public the previous day, which called into question the Presiding
Officer’s impartiality. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Minister for Finance Supporting documents: Decision: The item started at 13.31 Questions 1 – 13 and 15 were asked.
Question 14 was withdrawn. |
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Questions to the Minister for Local Government and Government Business Decision: The item started at 14.15 Questions 1 – 3 and 5 - 13 were asked. Question 4 was withdrawn. |
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(0 mins) |
Questions to the Assembly Commission No
questions tabled. Decision: No
questions tabled. |
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Presiding Officer Statement The Presiding Officer congratulated the staff who work for the National Assembly on being awarded
Investors in People Gold status for the second time. |
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(5 mins) |
Motion to amend Standing Order 26.89 in relation to Member proposed Bills NDM5275 Rosemary Butler
(Newport West) To
propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2: 1.
Considers the Report of the Business Committee ‘Proposed amendments to Standing
Order 26.89: Ballots for Member proposed Bills’ laid in the Table Office on 19
June 2013; and 2.
Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 26.89, as set out in Annex B of
the Report of the Business Committee. Supporting documents: Decision: The item started
at 15.01 NDM5275
Rosemary Butler (Newport West) To
propose that the National Assembly, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2: 1.
Considers the Report of the Business Committee ‘Proposed amendments to Standing
Order 26.89: Ballots for Member proposed Bills’ laid in the Table Office on 19
June 2013; and 2.
Approves the proposal to revise Standing Order 26.89, as set out in Annex B of
the Report of the Business Committee. The motion was agreed in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36. |
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(60 mins) |
Debate by Individual Members under Standing Order 11.21(iv) NDM5262 Mike Hedges (Swansea
East) Peter Black (South Wales
West) Jocelyn Davies (South
Wales East) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: Believes
that the devolution settlement should be based on a reserved powers model. Supported by: Julie
James (Swansea West) Mick
Antoniw (Pontypridd) Keith
Davies (Llanelli) Bethan
Jenkins (South Wales West) Simon
Thomas (Mid and West Wales) Lindsay
Whittle (South Wales East) Llyr
Huws Gruffydd (North Wales) Alun
Ffred Jones (Arfon) Julie
Morgan (Cardiff North) David
Rees (Aberavon) Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) Supporting documents: Decision: The item started
at 15.02 Voting on the motion under this item was
deferred until Voting Time. NDM5262 Mike Hedges (Swansea
East) Peter Black (South Wales
West) Jocelyn
Davies (South Wales East) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: Believes
that the devolution settlement should be based on a reserved powers model. The result was as follows:
The motion was
agreed. |
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(60 mins) |
Debate on the Standards Committee’s Report 03-13 to the Assembly on Lobbying and Cross-Party Groups NDM5274 Mick Antoniw
(Pontypridd) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Considers the Report of the Standards of Conduct Committee - Report 03-13 to
the Assembly on Lobbying and Cross-Party Groups - laid before the Assembly on 2
May 2013 in accordance with Standing Order 17.56; 2.
Endorses the National Assembly for Wales’ Guidance on Lobbying and Access to
Assembly Members set out in Annex C of the Report; and 3.
Endorses the National Assembly for Wales’ Rules for the Operation of
Cross-Party Groups set out in Annex D of the Report to come into effect on 23
September 2013. Supporting documents: Decision: The item started
at 15.54 NDM5274
Mick Antoniw (Pontypridd) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Considers the Report of the Standards of Conduct Committee - Report 03-13 to the
Assembly on Lobbying and Cross-Party Groups - laid before the Assembly on 2 May
2013 in accordance with Standing Order 17.56; 2.
Endorses the National Assembly for Wales’ Guidance on Lobbying and Access to
Assembly Members set out in Annex C of the Report; and 3.
Endorses the National Assembly for Wales’ Rules for the Operation of
Cross-Party Groups set out in Annex D of the Report to come into effect on 23
September 2013. The motion was agreed in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36. |
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Point of Order Andrew
RT Davies raised a Point of Order regarding the First Minister having left the
Chamber before the end of the previous debate, in which he had spoken on behalf
of the government. The
Deputy Presiding Officer ruled that it was the expectation as a matter of
courtesy that Members, including members of the government, remain in the
Chamber until the conclusion of an item to which they have contributed. |
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(60 mins) |
Welsh Conservatives Debate NDM5276 William Graham
(South Wales East) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Believes that small businesses throughout Wales need urgent support and calls
on the Welsh Government to outline their proposals for a high street campaign before
the summer recess; 2.
Regrets that the high street shop vacancy rate in Wales is the highest in
mainland Britain; 3.
Acknowledges the increase in lending from Finance Wales, however, believes a
more localised approach in accessing finance is necessary, and therefore calls
on the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport to work with Finance Wales
to assess if the financial package offered to businesses is competitive in the
long term; 4.
Notes the proposals outlined in the Welsh Conservative documents ‘A Vision for
the Welsh High Street’ and ‘Invest Wales’ and their support for small
businesses throughout Wales; and 5.
Further notes the importance of transport infrastructure to supporting the
national and local economy. ‘A
Vision for the Welsh High Street’ can be accessed on the following link: http://www.welshconservatives.com/sites/www.welshconservatives.com/files/high_streets.pdf ‘Invest
Wales’ can be accessed on the following link: http://www.welshconservatives.com/sites/www.welshconservatives.com/files/invest_wales.pdf The following amendments
have been tabled: Amendment 1 - Aled
Roberts (North Wales) Insert
at the end of point 2: “and
calls on the Welsh Government to work with local authorities to reduce business
rates for tenants taking over the lease of a property that has been empty for
at least 12 months, to encourage re-location and revitalise town centres” Amendment 2 - Aled
Roberts (North Wales) Insert
as new point 3 and renumber accordingly: Recognises
the potential for apprenticeships to improve the profit and productivity of
small businesses and therefore calls on the Welsh Government to explore ways to
improve access to apprenticeships for small businesses. Amendment 3 - Aled
Roberts (North Wales) Insert
as new point 3 and renumber accordingly: Recognises
the importance of local banking to the successful and sustainable economic
growth of businesses in rural areas and calls on the Welsh Government to
explore ways to expand the provision of community banking and credit unions in
rural communities. Amendment 4 - Elin Jones
(Ceredigion) Insert
as new point 4 and renumber accordingly: Notes
that Finance Wales is restricted in its ability to offer finance at competitive
rates, and therefore calls on the Welsh Government to explore alternative
methods of financing businesses. Amendment 5 - Aled
Roberts (North Wales) Delete
point 4. Amendment 6 - Elin Jones
(Ceredigion) Insert
as new point 5 and renumber accordingly: Notes
the proposals outlined in Plaid Cymru’s ‘Plan C: A Plan to Move the Welsh
Economy Forward’ to support SMEs and town centres. Plan
C can be accessed on the following link: http://www.partyofwales.org/uploads/Final_Plan_C_Saesneg.pdf Amendment 7 - Elin Jones
(Ceredigion) Add
as new point at end of motion: Calls
on the Welsh Government to extend the small business rate relief scheme to
cover more high street businesses. Decision: The item started at 16.33 Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A vote was taken on
the motion without amendment: NDM5276
William Graham (South Wales East) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Believes that small businesses throughout Wales need urgent support and calls
on the Welsh Government to outline their proposals for a high street campaign
before the summer recess; 2.
Regrets that the high street shop vacancy rate in Wales is the highest in
mainland Britain; 3.
Acknowledges the increase in lending from Finance Wales, however, believes a
more localised approach in accessing finance is necessary, and therefore calls
on the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport to work with Finance Wales
to assess if the financial package offered to businesses is competitive in the
long term; 4.
Notes the proposals outlined in the Welsh Conservative documents ‘A Vision for
the Welsh High Street’ and ‘Invest Wales’ and their support for small
businesses throughout Wales; and 5.
Further notes the importance of transport infrastructure to supporting the
national and local economy.
The
motion without amendment was not agreed. The
following amendments were tabled: Amendment
1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales) Insert
at the end of point 2: “and
calls on the Welsh Government to work with local authorities to reduce business
rates for tenants taking over the lease of a property that has been empty for
at least 12 months, to encourage re-location and revitalise town centres” A vote was taken on Amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was
agreed. Amendment
2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales) Insert
as new point 3 and renumber accordingly: Recognises
the potential for apprenticeships to improve the profit and productivity of
small businesses and therefore calls on the Welsh Government to explore ways to
improve access to apprenticeships for small businesses. A vote was taken on Amendment 2:
Amendment 2 was
agreed. Amendment
3 - Aled Roberts (North Wales) Insert
as new point 3 and renumber accordingly: Recognises
the importance of local banking to the successful and sustainable economic
growth of businesses in rural areas and calls on the Welsh Government to
explore ways to expand the provision of community banking and credit unions in
rural communities. A vote was taken on Amendment 3:
Amendment 3 was
agreed. Amendment
4 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion) Insert
as new point 4 and renumber accordingly: Notes
that Finance Wales is restricted in its ability to offer finance at competitive
rates, and therefore calls on the Welsh Government to explore alternative
methods of financing businesses. A vote was taken on Amendment 4:
Amendment 4 was
agreed. Amendment
5 - Aled Roberts (North Wales) Delete
point 4. A vote was taken on Amendment 5:
Amendment 5 was
agreed. Amendment
6 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion) Insert
as new point 5 and renumber accordingly: Notes
the proposals outlined in Plaid Cymru’s ‘Plan C: A
Plan to Move the Welsh Economy Forward’ to support SMEs and town centres. A vote was taken on Amendment 6:
Amendment 6 was
agreed. Amendment
7 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion) Add
as new point at end of motion: Calls on the Welsh
Government to extend the small business rate relief scheme to cover more high
street businesses.
A vote was taken on Amendment 7:
Amendment 7 was not
agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM5276
William Graham (South Wales East) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Believes that small businesses throughout Wales need urgent support and calls
on the Welsh Government to outline their proposals for a high street campaign
before the summer recess; 2.
Regrets that the high street shop vacancy rate in Wales is the highest in
mainland Britain and calls on the Welsh Government to work with local
authorities to reduce business rates for tenants taking over the lease of a
property that has been empty for at least 12 months, to encourage re-location
and revitalise town centres 3.
Recognises the importance of local banking to the successful and sustainable
economic growth of businesses in rural areas and calls on the Welsh Government
to explore ways to expand the provision of community banking and credit unions
in rural communities. 4.
Notes that Finance Wales is restricted in its ability to offer finance at
competitive rates, and therefore calls on the Welsh Government to explore
alternative methods of financing businesses. 5.
Notes the proposals outlined in Plaid Cymru’s ‘Plan
C: A Plan to Move the Welsh Economy Forward’ to support SMEs and town centres. 6.
Recognises the potential for apprenticeships to improve the profit and
productivity of small businesses and therefore calls on the Welsh Government to
explore ways to improve access to apprenticeships for small businesses. 7.
Acknowledges the increase in lending from Finance Wales, however, believes a
more localised approach in accessing finance is necessary, and therefore calls
on the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport to work with Finance Wales
to assess if the financial package offered to businesses is competitive in the
long term; 8.
Further notes the importance of transport infrastructure to supporting the
national and local economy.
The
motion as amended was not agreed. |
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Voting Time The
item started at 17.26 |
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Votes Summary Supporting documents: |
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(30 mins) |
Short Debate NDM5273 Jenny Rathbone
(Cardiff Central):
The Parent Trap: Unaffordable childcare prevents families from working Decision: The item started at 17.30 NDM5273 Jenny Rathbone (Cardiff Central): The Parent Trap: Unaffordable childcare prevents families from working |
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Record of Proceedings Supporting documents: |