Agenda and decisions

The Presiding Officer welcomed Samantha Hailes from Cardiff as the millionth visitor to the Senedd.

The Presiding Officer will call the Party Leaders to ask questions without notice to the First Minister after Question 2.

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All 15 questions were asked.

Urgent Question started at 14.31

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on any discussions or engagement that the Welsh Government has had with Peacocks in light of recent developments. EAQ(4)0088(BET)

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NDM4889 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the work carried out by the Welsh Government and partner agencies to further the Community Safety agenda and create a safer Wales for all.

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete all after “agencies” and replace with:

on the Community Safety agenda and calls on the Welsh Government to do more to improve community safety in Wales, engaging fully with partners to promote an inclusive agenda and create a safer Wales for all

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales East)

Add as new point at end of motion:

In particular notes the positive contribution that local councils make to improving community safety by, for example, funding Police Community Support Officers and introducing alley gating.

Amendment 3 - Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

Insert at end of motion:

but believes this would be enhanced by the devolution of policing to Wales.

Item started at 15.58

NDM4889 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the work carried out by the Welsh Government and partner agencies to further the Community Safety agenda and create a safer Wales for all.

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

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete all after “agencies” and replace with:

on the Community Safety agenda and calls on the Welsh Government to do more to improve community safety in Wales, engaging fully with partners to promote an inclusive agenda and create a safer Wales for all

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales East)

Add as new point at end of motion:

In particular notes the positive contribution that local councils make to improving community safety by, for example, funding Police Community Support Officers and introducing alley gating.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

Amendment 2 was agreed.

Amendment 3 - Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

Insert at end of motion:

but believes this would be enhanced by the devolution of policing to Wales.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM4889 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the work carried out by the Welsh Government and partner agencies to further the Community Safety agenda and create a safer Wales for all.

In particular notes the positive contribution that local councils make to improving community safety by, for example, funding Police Community Support Officers and introducing alley gating.

The motion as amended was agreed.

NDM4890 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the progress made in updating planning policy for economic development.

The consultation on "Revision of Chapter 7 of Planning Policy Wales – Supporting the Economy" can be found at

http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/planning/ppwch7consultation/?lang=en

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add as new points at end of motion:

Recognises that the planning system is vital for a strong economy and therefore regrets the delay by the Welsh Government in bringing forward changes to Planning Policy Wales and calls upon the Welsh Government to:

Bring forward the Welsh Planning Bill sooner than indicated in the Legislative Statement, so that a strategic yet streamlined approach can be made to guidance across all policy sectors to improve the economy and well-being of the people of Wales.

The Legislative statement can be accessed via the following hyperlink:

http://wales.gov.uk/legislation/programme/?lang=en

Planning Policy Wales can be accessed via the following hyperlink:

http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/policy/ppw/?lang=en

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh government to publish its Planning Bill earlier than indicated in its legislative statement, and to consult widely, in order to help meet the needs of economic development.

Item started at 16.54

NDM4890 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the progress made in updating planning policy for economic development.

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

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add as new points at end of motion:

Recognises that the planning system is vital for a strong economy and therefore regrets the delay by the Welsh Government in bringing forward changes to Planning Policy Wales and calls upon the Welsh Government to:

Bring forward the Welsh Planning Bill sooner than indicated in the Legislative Statement, so that a strategic yet streamlined approach can be made to guidance across all policy sectors to improve the economy and well-being of the people of Wales.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls on the Welsh government to publish its Planning Bill earlier than indicated in its legislative statement, and to consult widely, in order to help meet the needs of economic development.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion:

NDM4890 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the progress made in updating planning policy for economic development.

The motion was agreed.

Voting Time commenced at 17.50