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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Minister for Natural Resources The
Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice
to the Minister after Question 2. Supporting documents: Decision: The item started at 13.30 The first 13 questions were asked. Question
1, 2, 3 and 7 were answered by the Deputy Minister for Farming and Food. The
Deputy Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the
Minister after Question 2. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty The
Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice
to the Minister after Question 2. Decision: The item started at 14.17 The first 12 questions were asked. The
Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to ask questions to the Minister
after Question 2. |
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(30 mins) |
Statement by the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport: Steel Industry Meetings Decision: The item started at 15.04 |
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(30 mins) |
Motion to approve the Assembly Commission's Budget 2016/17 NDM5868
David Melding (South Wales Central) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order
20.16: Agrees
the budget of the Assembly Commission for
2016-17, as specified in table 1 of the 'National Assembly for Wales Assembly
Commission Budget 2016-17', laid before the Assembly on 4 November 2015 and
that it be incorporated in the Annual Budget Motion under Standing Order 20.26
(ii). Supporting
documents: Assembly
Commission Budget document Decision: The item started
at 15.31 Voting on the motion under this item was
deferred until Voting Time. NDM5868 David Melding (South Wales Central) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order
20.16: Agrees
the budget of the Assembly Commission for
2016-17, as specified in table 1 of the 'National Assembly for Wales
Assembly Commission Budget 2016-17', laid before the Assembly on 4 November
2015 and that it be incorporated in the Annual Budget Motion under Standing
Order 20.26 (ii). The result was as follows:
The motion was
agreed. |
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(60 mins) |
Welsh Conservatives Debate NDM5869 Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Values the significant contribution which older people make to social and
economic life in Wales; 2.
Rejects all forms of ageism towards older people in Wales; 3.
Regrets that older people who wish to return to the workforce in Wales are not
able to access the same level of support as younger people; 4.
Regrets that a lack of access to public transport can inhibit the ability of
older people to access social and economic opportunities; and 5.
Calls on the Welsh Government to review the support available for older people
to maximise opportunities for them to contribute to social and economic life in
Wales. The
following amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1
– Aled Roberts (North Wales) Insert
as new point 3 and renumber accordingly: Regrets
that the number of people aged 50 and over who are not in employment, education
or training (NEET) is estimated to be three times as many as those under 25 and
calls on the Welsh Government to design and implement a specific programme to
improve the skills and employability prospects of people over 50 who are NEET. Amendment 2
– Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) Delete
point 3 and replace with: Recognises
that younger workers and older workers who wish to return to the workforce have
different employment support needs and that employment programmes should be
designed accordingly. Amendment 3
– Elin Jones (Ceredigion) Add
as new point 5 and re-number accordingly: Regrets
that cuts to local authority budgets may reduce the level of services available
to help older people live independently. Decision: The item started at 16.08 Voting on the motion and amendments under
this item was deferred until Voting Time. A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM5869 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Values the significant contribution which older people make to social and
economic life in Wales; 2.
Rejects all forms of ageism towards older people in Wales; 3.
Regrets that older people who wish to return to the workforce in Wales are not
able to access the same level of support as younger people; 4.
Regrets that a lack of access to public transport can inhibit the ability of
older people to access social and economic opportunities; and 5.
Calls on the Welsh Government to review the support available for older people
to maximise opportunities for them to contribute to social and economic life in
Wales.
The
motion without amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1 – Aled Roberts (North Wales) Insert
as new point 3 and renumber accordingly: Regrets
that the number of people aged 50 and over who are not in employment, education
or training (NEET) is estimated to be three times as many as those under 25 and
calls on the Welsh Government to design and implement a specific programme to
improve the skills and employability prospects of people over 50 who are NEET. A vote was taken on Amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was not
agreed. Amendment 2 – Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) Delete
point 3 and replace with: Recognises
that younger workers and older workers who wish to return to the workforce have
different employment support needs and that employment programmes should be
designed accordingly. A vote was taken on Amendment 2:
Amendment 2 was
agreed. Amendment 3 – Elin Jones (Ceredigion) Add
as new point 5 and re-number accordingly: Regrets
that cuts to local authority budgets may reduce the level of services available
to help older people live independently. A vote was taken on Amendment 3:
Amendment 3 was
agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM5869 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Values the significant contribution which older people make to social and
economic life in Wales; 2.
Rejects all forms of ageism towards older people in Wales; 3.
Recognises that younger workers and older workers who wish to return to the
workforce have different employment support needs and that employment
programmes should be designed accordingly. 4.
Regrets that a lack of access to public transport can inhibit the ability of
older people to access social and economic opportunities; and 5.
Regrets that cuts to local authority budgets may reduce the level of services
available to help older people live independently. 6.
Calls on the Welsh Government to review the support available for older people
to maximise opportunities for them to contribute to social and economic life in
Wales.
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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(60 mins) |
Welsh Conservatives Debate NDM5871 Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Remembers and honours those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and
protect our freedom; 2.
Pays tribute to those who have served in the Armed Forces and notes the moral
obligation owed to them by people across Wales; 3.
Believes that the establishment of an Armed Forces Commissioner for Wales would
provide improved services and outcomes for the Armed Forces community; 4.
Calls on the Welsh Government to: a)
establish a veterans' card, offering a series of benefits for service personnel
and veterans in recognition of their service; b)
implement a veterans needs assessment as a basis for service delivery; and c)
protect veterans injured before April 2005 by ensuring that their War
Disablement Pension is not taken from them when they access social care. The
following amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1
– Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) Delete
all after point 2 and replace with: 3.
Welcomes the fact that all local authorities in Wales have appointed Armed
Forces Community Covenant Champions; 4.
Welcomes the success of the Defence Privilege Card in Wales; 5.
Welcomes the Welsh Government's commitment to the package of support for the
Armed Forces. [If
amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2 and 3 will be de-selected] Amendment 2
– Aled Roberts (North Wales) In
point 4, delete sub-point a) and replace with: provide
an update on a pilot scheme for a veterans' card to offer benefits for service
personnel and veterans in recognition of their service. Amendment 3
– Aled Roberts (North Wales) In
point 4, add as new sub-point: work
with the UK Government to ensure that veterans receive proper compensation for
mesothelioma due to service. Amendment 4
– Aled Roberts (North Wales) Add
as new point at end of motion: Welcomes
schemes such as Change Step, which offer peer mentoring and advice for veterans
and their families, and calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that there is
sufficient funding for mental health services for veterans to sustain these
vital services. Decision: The item started at
17.05 Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM5871 Paul Davies
(Preseli Pembrokeshire) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: 1. Remembers and honours those who have
sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom; 2. Pays tribute to those who have served in
the Armed Forces and notes the moral obligation owed to them by people across
Wales; 3. Believes that the establishment of an
Armed Forces Commissioner for Wales would provide improved services and
outcomes for the Armed Forces community; 4. Calls on the Welsh Government to: a) establish a veterans' card, offering a
series of benefits for service personnel and veterans in recognition of their
service; b) implement a veterans needs assessment as a
basis for service delivery; and c) protect veterans injured before April 2005
by ensuring that their War Disablement Pension is not taken from them when they
access social care.
The motion without amendment was not agreed. The
following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1 – Jane Hutt
(Vale of Glamorgan) Delete all after point 2 and replace with: 3. Welcomes the fact that all local
authorities in Wales have appointed Armed Forces Community Covenant Champions; 4. Welcomes the success of the Defence
Privilege Card in Wales; 5. Welcomes the Welsh Government's commitment
to the package of support for the Armed Forces. A vote was taken on
Amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was agreed. Amendment 1 was agreed,
therefore amendments 2 and 3 were de-selected Amendment 4 – Aled Roberts
(North Wales) Add as new point at end of motion: Welcomes schemes such as Change Step, which
offer peer mentoring and advice for veterans and their families, and calls on
the Welsh Government to ensure that there is sufficient funding for mental
health services for veterans to sustain these vital services. A vote was taken on
Amendment 4:
Amendment 4 was agreed. A
vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM5871 Paul Davies
(Preseli Pembrokeshire) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: 1. Remembers and honours those who have
sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom; 2. Pays tribute to those who have served in
the Armed Forces and notes the moral obligation owed to them by people across
Wales; 3. Welcomes the fact that all local
authorities in Wales have appointed Armed Forces Community Covenant Champions; 4. Welcomes the success of the Defence
Privilege Card in Wales; 5. Welcomes the Welsh Government's commitment
to the package of support for the Armed Forces. 6. Welcomes schemes such as Change Step,
which offer peer mentoring and advice for veterans and their families, and
calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that there is sufficient funding for
mental health services for veterans to sustain these vital services.
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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(60 mins) |
Plaid Cymru Debate NDM5870 Elin
Jones (Ceredigion) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes that childcare costs in Wales are amongst the most expensive in the
developed world; 2.
Notes that families in Wales receive less free childcare than their counterparts
in England and Scotland; 3.
Recognises the importance of early education to raising the attainment of
disadvantaged pupils; 4.
Calls upon the Welsh Government to provide a consistent amount of free
childcare and early education throughout Wales. The
following amendment has been tabled: Amendment 1
– Aled Roberts (North Wales) Add
as new point at end of motion: Welcomes
the funding secured in the 2014 budget deal between the Welsh Liberal Democrats
and the Welsh Government for £0.4 million over two years to implement a
feasibility study and pilot childcare scheme for students in further education. Decision: The item started at 17.57 Voting on the motion and amendment under this
item was deferred until Voting Time. A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM5870 Elin Jones (Ceredigion) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes that childcare costs in Wales are amongst the most expensive in the
developed world; 2.
Notes that families in Wales receive less free childcare than their
counterparts in England and Scotland; 3.
Recognises the importance of early education to raising the attainment of
disadvantaged pupils; 4.
Calls upon the Welsh Government to provide a consistent amount of free
childcare and early education throughout Wales.
The
motion without amendment was not agreed. The following amendment was tabled: Amendment 1 – Aled Roberts (North Wales) Add
as new point at end of motion: Welcomes
the funding secured in the 2014 budget deal between the Welsh Liberal Democrats
and the Welsh Government for £0.4 million over two years to implement a
feasibility study and pilot childcare scheme for students in further education. A vote was taken on Amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was
agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM5870 Elin Jones (Ceredigion) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes that childcare costs in Wales are amongst the most expensive in the
developed world; 2.
Notes that families in Wales receive less free childcare than their
counterparts in England and Scotland; 3.
Recognises the importance of early education to raising the attainment of
disadvantaged pupils; 4.
Calls upon the Welsh Government to provide a consistent amount of free
childcare and early education throughout Wales. 5.
Welcomes the funding secured in the 2014 budget deal between the Welsh Liberal
Democrats and the Welsh Government for £0.4 million over two years to implement
a feasibility study and pilot childcare scheme for students in further
education.
The
motion as amended was not agreed. |
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Voting Time Decision: The item started at 18.39 |
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Votes Summary Supporting documents: |
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(30 mins) |
Short Debate NDM5867
Altaf Hussain (South Wales West) Hospital-acquired
infections: The challenges and solutions Decision: The item started at 18.49 NDM5867 Altaf Hussain (South Wales West) Hospital-acquired
infections: The challenges and solutions |
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Record of Proceedings Supporting documents: |