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Venue: Y Siambr - Y Senedd
Expected timing: 110(v5)
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Transcript: Transcript for 10/01/2018 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd
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Presiding Officer Statement The
Presiding Officer welcomed the new Ambassador of Ireland to the United Kingdom,
Adrian O’Neill, on his visit to the National Assembly. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport 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 The first 8
questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited party spokespeople to ask
questions to the Cabinet Secretary and the Minister for Culture, Tourism and
Sport after question 2. |
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(15 mins) |
Questions to the Counsel General Minutes: The
item started at 14.20 The
4 questions were asked. |
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(20 mins) |
Topical Questions To ask the Cabinet
Secretary for Health and Social Services: Angela Burns
(Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire) Will the Cabinet Secretary
provide an update on the crisis in the Welsh NHS this winter, in light of
reports that services are at breaking point? To ask the First Minister: Simon Thomas (Mid
and West Wales):
Will the First Minister make a statement on the impact of the EU Withdrawal
Bill on Wales, given that the UK Government has not tabled amendments relating
to devolution to the Bill? Suzy Davies (South
Wales West):
Will the First Minister make a statement on the announcement this morning of
Welsh Government capital funding for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon? Minutes: The item started at
14.37 To ask the Cabinet
Secretary for Health and Social Services: Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an
update on the crisis in the Welsh NHS this winter, in light of reports that
services are at breaking point? To ask the First
Minister (answered by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance): Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the
First Minister make a statement on the impact of the EU Withdrawal Bill on
Wales, given that the UK Government has not tabled amendments relating to devolution
to the Bill? Suzy Davies (South Wales West): Will the
First Minister make a statement on the announcement this morning of Welsh
Government capital funding for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon? |
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(5 mins) |
90 Second Statements Minutes: The
item started at 15.20 Jane
Hutt made a statement paying tribute to the UK’s youngest rail chaplain, Hannah
Tuck from Barry. |
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Point of Order The
item started at 15.22 Referring
to a Point of Order raised on 13 December 2017, Gareth Bennett apologised for
the offence caused by comments he had made on 12 December 2017 in the Siambr.
He made clear his respect for the Presiding Officer’s authority as Chair;
however, he stood by the views he expressed. The
Presiding Officer accepted Gareth Bennett’s apology, and assured the right of
any Members to air views that were unpalatable to other Members and to others,
provided that the language used by them was both parliamentary and
non-discriminatory. |
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(60 mins) |
Debate on the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee report: Turning the tide? Report of the inquiry into the Welsh Government's approach to Marine Protected Area management NDM6620
Mike
Hedges (Swansea East) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: Notes
the report of the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee on
'Turning the tide? Report of the inquiry into the Welsh Government’s approach
to Marine Protected Area management', which was laid
in the Table Office on 7 August 2017. Note:
The response by the Welsh Government was laid
on 3 October 2017. Supporting documents Minutes: The item started at 15.23 NDM6620 Mike Hedges (Swansea East) To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales: Notes the report of
the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee on 'Turning the
tide? Report of the inquiry into the Welsh Government’s approach to Marine
Protected Area management', which was laid in the Table
Office on 7 August 2017. The motion was
agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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(60 mins) |
Welsh Conservatives debate NDM6619 Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To propose that
the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes the
inability of the Welsh road network to cope with the current level of demand
from motorists. 2. Regrets that
Wales’s substandard road infrastructure is costing the Welsh economy hundreds
of millions of pounds a year. 3. Acknowledges
the vital importance of a fit-for-purpose and proper functioning road network
for the long-term development of the Welsh economy. 4. Calls on the
Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to look at innovative ways of
funding future road projects. The
following amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1. Julie
James (Swansea West) Delete all and
replace with: To propose that
the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Recognises the
importance of a reliable and efficient road network as part of an integrated
and sustainable multi-modal transport system that can support the economy and
communities of Wales. 2. Notes the
Welsh Government’s recently published National Transport Finance Plan that sets
out an ambitious programme of road, rail, bus and active travel improvements as
part of a balanced and sustainable plan for transport investment. 3. Recognises the
Welsh Government’s plan to develop a five year programme of transport capital
funding to support road, rail, bus and active travel infrastructure investment. 4. Calls on the
UK Government to ensure Wales gets its fair share of UK infrastructure
investment and to work with the Welsh Government to examine innovative ways of
funding future projects. National
Transport Finance Plan [If
amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2 and 3 will be de-selected] Amendment 2. Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Add as new point
after point 3 and renumber accordingly: Believes that in
order to better connect Wales’s communities, improve the quality of journeys
for commuters and develop the Welsh economy, appropriate investment in all
modes of transport, not just roads, is required , including railways, coaches
and buses, air and water. Amendment 3. Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Add as new point
after point 3 and renumber accordingly: Regrets the Welsh
Government’s intention to commit all of its capital borrowing budget to build
the M4 ‘Black route’. Minutes: The item started at
16.16 Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM6619
Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes the inability of the Welsh road network to cope with the current level of
demand from motorists. 2.
Regrets that Wales’s substandard road infrastructure is costing the Welsh
economy hundreds of millions of pounds a year. 3.
Acknowledges the vital importance of a fit-for-purpose and proper functioning
road network for the long-term development of the Welsh economy. 4.
Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to look at
innovative ways of funding future road projects.
The
motion without amendment was not agreed. The
following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Julie James (Swansea West) Delete all and
replace with: To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales: 1. Recognises the importance
of a reliable and efficient road network as part of an integrated and
sustainable multi-modal transport system that can support the economy and
communities of Wales. 2. Notes the Welsh
Government’s recently published National Transport Finance Plan that sets out
an ambitious programme of road, rail, bus and active travel improvements as
part of a balanced and sustainable plan for transport investment. 3. Recognises the
Welsh Government’s plan to develop a five year programme of transport capital
funding to support road, rail, bus and active travel infrastructure investment. 4. Calls on the UK
Government to ensure Wales gets its fair share of UK infrastructure investment
and to work with the Welsh Government to examine innovative ways of funding
future projects. A vote was taken on
amendment 1:
Amendment
1 was not agreed. Amendment 2. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Add as new point
after point 3 and renumber accordingly: Believes that in
order to better connect Wales’s communities, improve the quality of journeys
for commuters and develop the Welsh economy, appropriate investment in all
modes of transport, not just roads, is required , including railways, coaches
and buses, air and water. A vote was taken on
amendment 2:
Amendment
2 was agreed. Amendment 3. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Add as new point after point 3 and renumber accordingly: Regrets the Welsh Government’s intention to commit all of its capital
borrowing budget to build the M4 ‘Black route’. A vote was taken on
amendment 3:
Amendment
3 was not agreed. A
vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM6619
Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Notes the inability of the Welsh road network to cope with the current level of
demand from motorists. 2.
Regrets that Wales’s substandard road infrastructure is costing the Welsh
economy hundreds of millions of pounds a year. 3.
Acknowledges the vital importance of a fit-for-purpose and proper functioning
road network for the long-term development of the Welsh economy. 4. Believes that in
order to better connect Wales’s communities, improve the quality of journeys
for commuters and develop the Welsh economy, appropriate investment in all
modes of transport, not just roads, is required , including railways, coaches
and buses, air and water. 5.
Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to look at
innovative ways of funding future road projects.
The
motion as amended was agreed. |
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(60 mins) |
Plaid Cymru debate NDM6621 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To propose that
the National Assembly for Wales: Calls on the
Welsh Government to abolish 'priority need' within the homelessness system and
replace it with a duty to provide accommodation for all homeless people
regardless of why they are homeless, as part of a move towards a ‘housing
first’ policy. The
following amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1. Julie
James (Swansea West) Delete all and
replace with: To propose that
the National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes the
positive impact that the Welsh Government’s statutory framework under the
Housing (Wales) Act 2014 has had in focusing the homelessness system onto
prevention of homelessness and the firm foundation this provides for further
action. 2. Recognises the
increasing pressures on the system and particular issues for some groups. 3. Calls on the
Welsh Government to consider abolishing 'priority need' within the homelessness
system and replacing it with a duty to provide an offer of suitable
accommodation for all homeless people regardless of why they are homeless, as
part of a move towards a comprehensive approach to ending homelessness in Wales
which includes a ‘housing first’ policy. [If
amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be de-selected] Amendment 2. Paul
Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) Delete all before
“as part of a move towards a ‘housing first’ policy” and replace with: "Notes with
concern the increase in homelessness in Wales and calls on the Welsh government
to establish a cross party commission to agree a homelessness strategy to
include ending rough sleeping by 2020," Minutes: The item started at
17.18 Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM6621 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: Calls on the Welsh Government to abolish 'priority need' within the
homelessness system and replace it with a duty to provide accommodation for all
homeless people regardless of why they are homeless, as part of a move towards
a ‘housing first’ policy.
The
motion without amendment was not agreed. The
following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1. Julie James (Swansea West) Delete all and
replace with: To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes the
positive impact that the Welsh Government’s statutory framework under the
Housing (Wales) Act 2014 has had in focusing the homelessness system onto
prevention of homelessness and the firm foundation this provides for further
action. 2. Recognises the
increasing pressures on the system and particular issues for some groups. 3. Calls on the
Welsh Government to consider abolishing 'priority need' within the homelessness
system and replacing it with a duty to provide an offer of suitable
accommodation for all homeless people regardless of why they are homeless, as
part of a move towards a comprehensive approach to ending homelessness in Wales
which includes a ‘housing first’ policy. A vote was taken on
amendment 1:
Amendment
1 was not agreed. Amendment 2. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire) Delete all before
“as part of a move towards a ‘housing first’ policy” and replace with: "Notes with
concern the increase in homelessness in Wales and calls on the Welsh government
to establish a cross party commission to agree a homelessness strategy to
include ending rough sleeping by 2020," A vote was taken on
amendment 2:
Amendment
2 was not agreed. As
the Assembly did not agree the motion without amendment, and did not agree the amendments
tabled to the motion, the motion was therefore not agreed. |
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Voting Time Minutes: The
item started at 18.20 |
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Votes Summary Supporting documents: |
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(30 mins) |
Short Debate NDM6615
Janet
Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy) Calling
for a charter for ‘Dignity in Retirement and the Security of Older People’ Minutes: The item started at
18.26 NDM6615 Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy) Calling for a
charter for ‘Dignity in Retirement and the Security of Older People’ |