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NDM4841 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly of Wales:

Notes the report of the Commissioner for Older People for 2010/11, a copy of which was laid in Table Office on 6 October 2011.

Supporting Documents
The report can be accessed on the following link:http://www.assemblywales.org/bus-home/bus-business-fourth-assembly-laid-docs.htm?act=dis&id=222238&ds=11/2011

The transcript from the Health and Social Care Committee’s scrutiny of the Older People’s Commissioner’s Annual Report from 6 October 2011: http://www.senedd.cynulliadcymru.org/documents/s500000801/6%20Hydref%202011%20-%201400.pdf

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 - Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

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Urges the Welsh Government to prioritise action to protect older people who are at risk of harm or unable to cope; and to safeguard their dignity.

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

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Calls upon the Welsh Government to respond to the challenges defined in “Calls from the Commissioner”.

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

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Calls upon the Welsh Government to establish a comprehensive and consistent advocacy service for older people in Wales.

Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

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Believes that the Welsh Government should:

a) evaluate local schemes, aimed at assisting elderly people, which:

i) encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles and allow them to live safely within a supportive community thus avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions; and

ii) promote independent living; and

b) incorporate best practices into an all-Wales action plan on preventative health.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

Add new point at end of motion:

Urges the Welsh Government to prioritise action to protect older people who are at risk of harm or unable to cope; and to safeguard their dignity.

The Amendment was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add new point at end of motion:

Calls upon the Welsh Government to respond to the challenges defined in “Calls from the Commissioner”.

The Amendment was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add new point at end of motion:

Calls upon the Welsh Government to establish a comprehensive and consistent advocacy service for older people in Wales.

The Amendment was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add new point at end of motion:

Believes that the Welsh Government should:

a) evaluate local schemes, aimed at assisting elderly people, which:

i) encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles and allow them to live safely within a supportive community thus avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions; and

ii) promote independent living; and

b) incorporate best practices into an all-Wales action plan on preventative health.

The Amendment was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

A vote was taken on the motion, as amended

NDM4841 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly of Wales:

Notes the report of the Commissioner for Older People for 2010/11, a copy of which was laid in Table Office on 6 October 2011.

Urges the Welsh Government to prioritise action to protect older people who are at risk of harm or unable to cope; and to safeguard their dignity.

Calls upon the Welsh Government to respond to the challenges defined in “Calls from the Commissioner”.

Calls upon the Welsh Government to establish a comprehensive and consistent advocacy service for older people in Wales.

Believes that the Welsh Government should:

a) evaluate local schemes, aimed at assisting elderly people, which:

i) encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles and allow them to live safely within a supportive community thus avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions; and

ii) promote independent living; and

b) incorporate best practices into an all-Wales action plan on preventative health.

The Motion as amended was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM4842 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the recent agreement regarding S4C’s new partnership with the BBC;

2. Agrees that the Welsh Government should discuss with the UK government the need for a full review of the operation, governance and accountability of S4C, subject to the revised arrangements at S4C being given time to work; and

3. Agrees that there should be stronger links between S4C, other public service broadcasters and the National Assembly for Wales.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.