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Record of Proceedings View the Record
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government The
Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice
to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 2. Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
item started at 13.30 Questions 1-2 and 4-8
were asked. Question 3 was withdrawn. The Presiding Officer invited party
spokespeople to ask questions to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 2. |
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(0 mins) |
Questions to the Assembly Commission No questions were tabled. Minutes: No questions were
tabled. |
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(20 mins) |
Topical Questions To the First Minister: Steffan Lewis (South Wales East): Will the First Minister make a statement on relations between the Welsh
and Qatari Governments following the severing of diplomatic ties with that
country by its neighbours? Minutes: The
item started at 14.16 To
the First
Minister: Steffan
Lewis (South Wales East): Will the
First Minister make a statement on relations between the Welsh and Qatari
Governments following the severing of diplomatic ties with that country by its
neighbours? |
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(5 mins) |
90 Second Statements Minutes: The
item started at 14.32 Mike
Hedges made a statement on the Tabernacle Chapel, Morriston. Jeremy
Miles made a statement on volunteering. Rhun ap Iorwerth made a statement on Irfon Williams,
Hawl i Fyw (Fighting Chance) campaigner, on the day of his funeral. |
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(60 mins) |
Welsh Conservatives debate NDM6322 Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes the acute shortage of homes available to younger people and families to
purchase or rent at prices near the historical trend. 2.
Calls on the Welsh Government to base its calculation of housing need on the
alternative projection contained in the Future Need and Demand for Housing in
Wales. 3.
Further calls on the Welsh Government to: a)
publish a strategy to secure more land, including brownfield sites, to be made
available for home building; b)
deliver greater investment in vocational skills for the construction sector and
in the development of modern apprenticeships; and c)
examine options for family living in higher density urban settings, following
best practice in many European cities. 'Future
Need and Demand for Housing in Wales' The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Jane
Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) Delete
all and replace with: To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Recognises that the Welsh Government is committed to meeting the varied housing
needs of the people of Wales, working in partnership with private builders, the
private rented sector, councils and housing associations. 2.
Welcomes the Welsh Government's commitments to: a)
build a further 20,000 affordable homes by 2021, including 6,000 through Help
to Buy – Wales and 1,000 through its new Rent to Own scheme; b)
work with developers to encourage and facilitate their wider work to build
market homes and unlock the potential of SMEs to build homes and deliver
skilled jobs throughout Wales; c)
protect the existing social housing stock and encourage investment by housing
associations and councils in the provision of new homes by abolishing the Right
to Buy; d)
invest in the development of innovative approaches to housing construction to
meet challenges including changing demographic patterns and the need for energy
efficient homes; e)
continue to bring empty homes back into use and include the provision of
housing in its regeneration schemes; f)
make more land, including publicly owned land, available for housing
developments; g)
continue raising standards in the private rented sector and act on letting
agents' fees to tenants; and h)
build on the success of its early intervention approach to homelessness by
working with partners to tackle the problems of rough sleepers. [If amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2 and 3 will be
de-selected] Amendment 2. Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Add
as new points after point 1 and renumber accordingly: Notes
that letting fees act as a barrier for low income households to move homes
within the private rented sector, and that this can drive the quality of homes
down as it removes the ability of households to leave unsuitable accommodation. Calls
on the Welsh Government to ban letting agent fees. Amendment 3. Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Insert
as new sub-point at end of point 3: "examine
ways in which the planning system can be further used to prioritise building homes
for first time buyers and families, and avoid new developments becoming
disproportionately dominated by buy to let ownership and second home
ownership." Amendment 4. Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Add
as new points at end of motion: Notes
that new housing developments, to be sustainable, requires investment in
transport infrastructure (including investment in public transport and active
travel), and investment in public services and community facilities to serve
the additional population. Regrets that austerity has meant that investments in
public services and community facilities are not possible, and believes that
some proposals for housing development may be unsustainable as a result. Minutes: The item started at
14.37 Voting on the motion and amendments under
this item was deferred until voting time. A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM6322 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes the acute shortage of homes available to younger people and
families to purchase or rent at prices near the historical trend. 2. Calls on the Welsh Government to base its calculation of housing need
on the alternative projection contained in the Future Need and Demand for
Housing in Wales. 3. Further calls on the Welsh Government to: a) publish a strategy to secure more land, including brownfield sites, to
be made available for home building; b) deliver greater investment in vocational skills for the construction
sector and in the development of modern apprenticeships; and c) examine options for family living in higher density urban settings,
following best practice in many European cities.
The
motion without amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) Delete all and
replace with: To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales: 1. Recognises that
the Welsh Government is committed to meeting the varied housing needs of the
people of Wales, working in partnership with private builders, the private
rented sector, councils and housing associations. 2. Welcomes the
Welsh Government's commitments to: a) build a further
20,000 affordable homes by 2021, including 6,000 through Help to Buy – Wales
and 1,000 through its new Rent to Own scheme; b) work with
developers to encourage and facilitate their wider work to build market homes
and unlock the potential of SMEs to build homes and deliver skilled jobs
throughout Wales; c) protect the
existing social housing stock and encourage investment by housing associations
and councils in the provision of new homes by abolishing the Right to Buy; d) invest in the
development of innovative approaches to housing construction to meet challenges
including changing demographic patterns and the need for energy efficient
homes; e) continue to
bring empty homes back into use and include the provision of housing in its
regeneration schemes; f) make more land,
including publicly owned land, available for housing developments; g) continue raising
standards in the private rented sector and act on letting agents' fees to
tenants; and h) build on the
success of its early intervention approach to homelessness by working with
partners to tackle the problems of rough sleepers. A vote was taken on
amendment 1:
Amendment
1 was agreed. As
Amendment 1 was agreed Amendment 2 was de-selected. As
Amendment 1 was agreed Amendment 3 was de-selected. Amendment 4. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Add as new points at end of motion: Notes that new housing developments, to be sustainable, requires
investment in transport infrastructure (including investment in public
transport and active travel), and investment in public services and community
facilities to serve the additional population. Regrets that austerity has meant that investments in public services and
community facilities are not possible, and believes that some proposals for
housing development may be unsustainable as a result. A vote was taken on
amendment 4:
Amendment
4 was not agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM6322 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales: 1. Recognises that
the Welsh Government is committed to meeting the varied housing needs of the
people of Wales, working in partnership with private builders, the private
rented sector, councils and housing associations. 2. Welcomes the
Welsh Government's commitments to: a) build a further
20,000 affordable homes by 2021, including 6,000 through Help to Buy – Wales
and 1,000 through its new Rent to Own scheme; b) work with
developers to encourage and facilitate their wider work to build market homes
and unlock the potential of SMEs to build homes and deliver skilled jobs
throughout Wales; c) protect the
existing social housing stock and encourage investment by housing associations
and councils in the provision of new homes by abolishing the Right to Buy; d) invest in the
development of innovative approaches to housing construction to meet challenges
including changing demographic patterns and the need for energy efficient
homes; e) continue to
bring empty homes back into use and include the provision of housing in its
regeneration schemes; f) make more land,
including publicly owned land, available for housing developments; g) continue raising
standards in the private rented sector and act on letting agents' fees to
tenants; and h) build on the
success of its early intervention approach to homelessness by working with
partners to tackle the problems of rough sleepers.
The
motion as amended was agreed. |
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(30 mins) |
Plaid Cymru debate NDM6325 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes that European payments comprise 80 per cent of farm income in Wales and that
the purpose of these payments has been to ensure reasonably priced, high
quality and high welfare food for the consumer. 2.
Notes with concern that irresponsible trade deals could lead to Wales being
flooded with cheap imported food, harming the agricultural industry, rural
economy and public health. 3.
Believes that the UK Government must deliver on the promises of its prominent
Leave campaigners and guarantee that European funding for agriculture and rural
development is replaced its entirety. 4.
Believes that, in order to give protection to Welsh farmers and rural
communities, the UK Government should seek the endorsement of each UK country
before any trade deal is be signed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Delete
point 3 and replace with: Notes
the commitment of the current UK Government to provide the same cash total in
funds for farm support until the end of the next UK parliament. Amendment 2. Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Delete
point 4 and replace with: Notes the commitment of the current UK Government to
work with Welsh farmers, food producers, environmental experts and the Welsh
Government to devise a new agri-environment system. Minutes: The item started at
15.34 Voting on the motion and amendments under
this item was deferred until voting time. A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM6325 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes that European payments comprise 80 per cent of farm income in Wales and
that the purpose of these payments has been to ensure reasonably priced, high
quality and high welfare food for the consumer. 2.
Notes with concern that irresponsible trade deals could lead to Wales being
flooded with cheap imported food, harming the agricultural industry, rural
economy and public health. 3.
Believes that the UK Government must deliver on the promises of its prominent
Leave campaigners and guarantee that European funding for agriculture and rural
development is replaced its entirety. 4.
Believes that, in order to give protection to Welsh farmers and rural
communities, the UK Government should seek the endorsement of each UK country
before any trade deal is be signed.
The
motion without amendment was agreed |
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Plaid Cymru debate NDM6326 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes the result of last year's EU referendum. 2.
Recognises that Wales has unique needs and requirements throughout the Brexit
process. 3.
Notes the importance of Wales insulating itself from the economic uncertainty
of Brexit, as well as grasping the new legislative and economic opportunities
created beyond our departure from the EU. 4.
Calls on the UK Government to ensure: a)
that the National Assembly for Wales has a veto over any foreign trade deal; b)
that fiscal powers over VAT and APD are devolved to the National Assembly for
Wales at the earliest opportunity and that further consideration is given to a
unique Welsh corporation tax rate; c)
that procurement powers are devolved to Wales to enable the Welsh Government to
stipulate greater involvement of Welsh businesses in the procurement process to
promote Welsh businesses; and d)
that Wales does not receive a penny less in funding (as promised during the EU
referendum campaign) and that a new investment package is brought forward to
insulate the Welsh economy throughout the economic uncertainty caused by
Brexit. 5.
Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward plans for a Welsh migration
service and work with the UK Government to bring forward UK legislation to
allow regional visas to allow Wales to have an immigration policy that works
for its public services and economy. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) Delete
all after point 1 and replace with: Notes
the Prime Minister's commitment to securing the best Brexit deal for Wales and
the United Kingdom. Welcomes
the UK Conservative Government's guarantee that there will be no roll-back of
powers from the devolved administrations, and that decision-making powers in Wales
will be increased. Recognises
the importance of Wales and the United Kingdom embracing the trade and economic
opportunities presented by leaving the European Union. Supports
the UK Government's plan to introduce a United Kingdom shared prosperity fund. [If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be
de-selected] Amendment 2. Jane
Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) Delete
all after point 2 and replace with: Believes
that Wales' circumstances and future needs are best set out in the White Paper
Securing Wales' Future. Minutes: The item started at
16.06 Voting on the motion and amendments under
this item was deferred until voting time. A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM6326 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes the result of last year's EU referendum. 2.
Recognises that Wales has unique needs and requirements throughout the Brexit
process. 3.
Notes the importance of Wales insulating itself from the economic uncertainty
of Brexit, as well as grasping the new legislative and economic opportunities
created beyond our departure from the EU. 4.
Calls on the UK Government to ensure: a)
that the National Assembly for Wales has a veto over any foreign trade deal; b)
that fiscal powers over VAT and APD are devolved to the National Assembly for
Wales at the earliest opportunity and that further consideration is given to a
unique Welsh corporation tax rate; c)
that procurement powers are devolved to Wales to enable the Welsh Government to
stipulate greater involvement of Welsh businesses in the procurement process to
promote Welsh businesses; and d)
that Wales does not receive a penny less in funding (as promised during the EU
referendum campaign) and that a new investment package is brought forward to
insulate the Welsh economy throughout the economic uncertainty caused by
Brexit. 5.
Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward plans for a Welsh migration
service and work with the UK Government to bring forward UK legislation to
allow regional visas to allow Wales to have an immigration policy that works
for its public services and economy.
The
motion without amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) Delete all after
point 1 and replace with: Notes the Prime
Minister's commitment to securing the best Brexit deal for Wales and the United
Kingdom. Welcomes the UK
Conservative Government's guarantee that there will be no roll-back of powers
from the devolved administrations, and that decision-making powers in Wales
will be increased. Recognises the
importance of Wales and the United Kingdom embracing the trade and economic
opportunities presented by leaving the European Union. Supports the UK
Government's plan to introduce a United Kingdom shared prosperity fund. A vote was taken on
amendment 1:
Amendment
1 was not agreed. Amendment 2. Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) Delete all after
point 2 and replace with: Believes that
Wales' circumstances and future needs are best set out in the White Paper
Securing Wales' Future. A vote was taken on
amendment 2:
Amendment
2 was agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM6326 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes the result of last year's EU referendum. 2.
Recognises that Wales has unique needs and requirements throughout the Brexit
process. 3. Believes that
Wales' circumstances and future needs are best set out in the White Paper
Securing Wales' Future.
The
motion as amended was agreed. |
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Voting time Minutes: The item started at
16.36 |
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(30 mins) |
Short Debate NDM6319 Mike
Hedges (Swansea East) Solving Wales's housing shortage Minutes: |