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Transcript: Transcript for 18/09/2019 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Trefnydd The Presiding Officer will call party spokespeople to ask
questions without notice after Question 2. Supporting documents: Minutes: The item started at 13.30 The first 6 questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited party
spokespeople to ask questions to the Minister after question 2. |
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Questions to the Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language The Presiding Officer will call party spokespeople to ask
questions without notice after Question 2. Minutes: The item started at 14.20 The first 6 questions were asked. Question 2 was answered by the Deputy
Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism. The Presiding Officer invited party
spokespeople to ask questions to the Minister after question 2. |
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(30 mins) |
Questions to the Assembly Commission Minutes: The item started at 15.06 All 3 questions were asked. |
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(20 mins) |
Topical Questions To ask the Minister for Economy and
Transport John Griffiths
(Newport East): Will Welsh Government
provide an update on the action taken since the announcement of the proposed
closure of the Orb Steelworks in Newport? Suzy Davies (South Wales
West): Will the Minister provide
an update on Welsh Government plans to support Ineos Automotive's decision to
base themselves in Bridgend? Minutes: The item started at
15.16 To ask the Minister
for Economy and Transport Answered by the
Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport John Griffiths
(Newport East): Will Welsh
Government provide an update on the action taken since the announcement of the
proposed closure of the Orb Steelworks in Newport? Suzy Davies (South
Wales West): Will the Minister
provide an update on Welsh Government plans to support Ineos Automotive's
decision to base themselves in Bridgend? – The question was not asked |
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(5 mins) |
90 Second Statements Minutes: The item started at
15.29 Neil McEvoy made a
statement on Remembering Owain Glyndwr. |
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(5 mins) |
Motion under Standing Order 26.17(iii) in relation to the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill NDM7134 Elin
Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that The National Assembly for Wales,
in accordance with Standing Order 26.17(iii), agrees that Stage 2 proceedings
of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill be considered by a Committee of the
Whole Assembly. Senedd
and Elections (Wales) Bill Minutes: The item started at 15.31 NDM7134 Elin Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that The National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with
Standing Order 26.17(iii), agrees that Stage 2 proceedings of the Senedd and
Elections (Wales) Bill be considered by a Committee of the Whole Assembly. Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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Motion under Standing Order 16.5 to establish a committee NDM7136 Elin
Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 16.5: 1. Establishes a Committee on Assembly
Electoral Reform. 2. Agrees that the remit of the Committee
is to examine the recommendations of the Expert Panel on Assembly Electoral
Reform. 3. Agrees that the Committee will be
dissolved following a Plenary debate on its final report. A
Parliament that works for Wales - The report of the Expert Panel on Assembly
Electoral Reform Minutes: The item started at 15.31 Voting on the
motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time. NDM7136 Elin Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 16.5: 1. Establishes a
Committee on Assembly Electoral Reform. 2. Agrees that the
remit of the Committee is to examine the recommendations of the Expert Panel on
Assembly Electoral Reform. 3. Agrees that the
Committee will be dissolved following a Plenary debate on its final report. The result was as
follows:
The motion was agreed. |
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(30 mins) |
Debate on the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee report: Endoscopy Services in Wales NDM7132 Dai
Lloyd (South Wales West) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: Notes the report of the Health, Social Care
and Sport Committee on endoscopy services in Wales, which was laid
in the Table Office on 8 April 2019. Note: The response from the Welsh
Government to the report was laid
in the Table Office on 4 July 2019. Minutes: The item started at 15.32 NDM7132 Dai Lloyd (South Wales West) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales: Notes the report of the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on
endoscopy services in Wales, which was laid in the Table Office on 8 April 2019. The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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(60 mins) |
Welsh Conservatives Debate - Air Quality NDM7133 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) To propose that the National Assembly of
Wales: 1. Notes that Wales has some of the worst air
quality in the UK and that some areas have breached EU regulations for several
years, culminating in the Welsh Government being taken to court for its lack of
action. 2. Regrets that around 2,000 people die
early each year (6 per cent of all deaths in Wales) as a result of poor air
quality. 3. Further notes that air pollution
exacerbates existing lung conditions and is a cause of asthma and lung cancer,
and that long-term impacts of poor air quality are not yet fully understood. 4. Calls on this Assembly to pass and enact
a clean air bill in this Assembly term before the next Assembly elections. 5. Believes that the act should: a) enshrine in law World Health
Organisation air quality guidelines; b) mandate the Welsh Government to produce
a statutory air quality strategy every 5 years; c) provide a statutory duty on local
authorities to appropriately monitor and assess air pollution, and take action
against it; d) introduce a ‘right to breathe’ whereby
local authorities are obliged to inform vulnerable groups when certain levels
breach recommended guidance. The following amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1 - Rebecca
Evans (Gower) Delete all and replace with: To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: Notes that unacceptable levels of air
pollution persist in some areas of Wales, the UK and Europe. Regrets that some estimates suggest long
term exposure to poor air quality is a contributory factor in the death of as
many as 36,000 people in the UK, and as many as 1,400 people in Wales. Further notes that short term exposure to
air pollution can exacerbate respiratory disease, that long term exposure
increases morbidity and mortality risk from lung cancer and other conditions,
and that we may expect other health impacts of poor air quality to be
identified as the scientific understanding evolves. Welcomes positive action by Welsh
Government including the introduction of permanent 50mph speed limits, the
delivery of the Clean Air Day campaign and the development of a Clean Air Plan
for Wales. Calls on the UK and Welsh governments to
use all available legislative and non-legislative actions to improve air
quality. [If amendment 1 is
agreed, amendment 2 will be de-selected] Amendment 2 - Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Insert as new sub-points in point 5: require the gradual phase-out of the sale
of diesel-only and petrol-only vehicles by 2030; create clean air zones in towns and cities; give communities the right to place
pollution-monitoring equipment outside of schools and hospitals; enable local authorities to introduce
pollution and congestion charges; set national and regional plans to reduce
air pollution in Wales; reform planning law to require impact of
air pollution to be given greater weight in the planning system. Minutes: The item started at
15.57 Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM7133 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) To
propose that the National Assembly of Wales: 1.
Notes that Wales has some of the worst air quality in the UK and that some
areas have breached EU regulations for several years, culminating in the Welsh
Government being taken to court for its lack of action. 2.
Regrets that around 2,000 people die early each year (6 per cent of all deaths
in Wales) as a result of poor air quality. 3.
Further notes that air pollution exacerbates existing lung conditions and is a
cause of asthma and lung cancer, and that long-term impacts of poor air quality
are not yet fully understood. 4.
Calls on this Assembly to pass and enact a clean air bill in this Assembly term
before the next Assembly elections. 5.
Believes that the act should: a)
enshrine in law World Health Organisation air quality guidelines; b)
mandate the Welsh Government to produce a statutory air quality strategy every
5 years; c)
provide a statutory duty on local authorities to appropriately monitor and
assess air pollution, and take action against it; d)
introduce a ‘right to breathe’ whereby local authorities are obliged to inform
vulnerable groups when certain levels breach recommended guidance.
The motion without amendment was not
agreed. The
following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1 - Rebecca Evans (Gower) Delete all and
replace with: To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales: Notes that
unacceptable levels of air pollution persist in some areas of Wales, the UK and
Europe. Regrets that some
estimates suggest long term exposure to poor air quality is a contributory
factor in the death of as many as 36,000 people in the UK, and as many as 1,400
people in Wales. Further notes that
short term exposure to air pollution can exacerbate respiratory disease, that
long term exposure increases morbidity and mortality risk from lung cancer and
other conditions, and that we may expect other health impacts of poor air
quality to be identified as the scientific understanding evolves. Welcomes positive
action by Welsh Government including the introduction of permanent 50mph speed
limits, the delivery of the Clean Air Day campaign and the development of a
Clean Air Plan for Wales. Calls on the UK and
Welsh governments to use all available legislative and non-legislative actions
to improve air quality. A vote was taken on
amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was agreed. As amendment 1 was
agreed, amendment 2 was de-selected A
vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM7133 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales: 1. Notes that unacceptable
levels of air pollution persist in some areas of Wales, the UK and Europe. 2. Regrets that
some estimates suggest long term exposure to poor air quality is a contributory
factor in the death of as many as 36,000 people in the UK, and as many as 1,400
people in Wales. 3. Further notes
that short term exposure to air pollution can exacerbate respiratory disease,
that long term exposure increases morbidity and mortality risk from lung cancer
and other conditions, and that we may expect other health impacts of poor air
quality to be identified as the scientific understanding evolves. 4. Welcomes
positive action by Welsh Government including the introduction of permanent
50mph speed limits, the delivery of the Clean Air Day campaign and the
development of a Clean Air Plan for Wales. 5. Calls on the UK
and Welsh governments to use all available legislative and non-legislative
actions to improve air quality.
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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Plaid Cymru Debate - Climate Justice NDM7137 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: 1. Welcomes the call from Greta Thunberg and
youth activists from Fridays for Future for adults to join with students and
young people striking on 20 September 2019 to demand climate justice. 2. Applauds the role that students and
young people have played in Wales and across the world in bringing the climate
emergency to the attention of policy makers and the public. 3. Supports the planned strikes and
demonstrations by young people and adults on 20 September 2019. The following amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1 - Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) Delete all and replace with: Applauds the role young people have played
in driving the climate change agenda, however, believes that striking and young
people missing school is not the solution. Recognises the widespread public concern
regarding global warming and that limiting climate change requires
international effort and co-operation, and notes the following actions taken to
address such concerns: a) the world-leading role taken by the UK
Government in tackling climate change and the transition to clean growth; b) that the UK has cut emissions by more
than 40 per cent since 1990 while growing the economy by more than two thirds,
the best performance on a per person basis than any other G7 nation; c) the introduction by the UK Government of
a legally binding net zero target to end the UK's contribution to global warming
entirely by 2050. Notes the Welsh Government’s declaration of
a climate emergency but regrets the government’s failure to bring forward a
comprehensive set of measures fitting for such an emergency. [If amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2 and
3 will be de-selected] Amendment 2 - Rebecca
Evans (Gower) Delete point 1 and replace with: Supports the call of the Fridays for Future
movement for all politicians and business leaders to listen to young people
because their determination, their ideas and their efforts are urgently needed
to bring about a low carbon Wales. Amendment 3 - Rebecca
Evans (Gower) Delete point 3 and replace with: Welcomes the commitment from Welsh
Government to introduce votes for 16 and 17 years olds in time for the 2021
elections to the National Assembly for Wales, giving those young people a
stronger voice in how Wales rises to the challenge of climate change. Minutes: The item started at
16.55 Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM7137 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Welcomes the call from Greta Thunberg and youth activists from Fridays for
Future for adults to join with students and young people striking on 20
September 2019 to demand climate justice. 2.
Applauds the role that students and young people have played in Wales and
across the world in bringing the climate emergency to the attention of policy makers
and the public. 3.
Supports the planned strikes and demonstrations by young people and adults on
20 September 2019.
The motion without amendment was not
agreed. The
following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West) Delete all and
replace with: Applauds the role
young people have played in driving the climate change agenda, however,
believes that striking and young people missing school is not the solution. Recognises the
widespread public concern regarding global warming and that limiting climate
change requires international effort and co-operation, and notes the following
actions taken to address such concerns: a) the
world-leading role taken by the UK Government in tackling climate change and
the transition to clean growth; b) that the UK has
cut emissions by more than 40 per cent since 1990 while growing the economy by
more than two thirds, the best performance on a per person basis than any other
G7 nation; c) the introduction
by the UK Government of a legally binding net zero target to end the UK's
contribution to global warming entirely by 2050. Notes the Welsh
Government’s declaration of a climate emergency but regrets the government’s
failure to bring forward a comprehensive set of measures fitting for such an
emergency. A vote was taken on
amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was not agreed. Amendment 2 - Rebecca Evans (Gower) Delete point 1 and
replace with: A vote was taken on
amendment 2:
Amendment 2 was agreed. Amendment 3 - Rebecca Evans (Gower) Delete point 3 and replace with: Welcomes the commitment from Welsh Government to introduce votes for 16
and 17 years olds in time for the 2021 elections to the National Assembly for
Wales, giving those young people a stronger voice in how Wales rises to the
challenge of climate change. A vote was taken on
amendment 3:
Amendment 3 was agreed. A
vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM7137 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Supports the call of the Fridays for Future
movement for all politicians and business leaders to listen to young people
because their determination, their ideas and their efforts are urgently needed
to bring about a low carbon Wales. 2.
Applauds the role that students and young people have played in Wales and
across the world in bringing the climate emergency to the attention of policy
makers and the public. 3.
Welcomes the
commitment from Welsh Government to introduce votes for 16 and 17 years olds in
time for the 2021 elections to the National Assembly for Wales, giving those
young people a stronger voice in how Wales rises to the challenge of climate
change.
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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(30 mins) |
Plaid Cymru debate - NHS Pay and Conditions NDM7138 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: 1. Regrets Betsi Cadwaladr University Health
Board’s proposals to extend nursing shifts without pay for more than 4,000
nurses and health care support workers. 2. Fears the loss of goodwill among staff
who already regularly work through their breaks or are on call on their wards
or units. 3. Calls on the Welsh Government to protect
frontline workers’ pay and conditions within the NHS by ensuring that this
regressive proposal is scrapped. The following amendments have been tabled: Amendment 1 - Rebecca
Evans (Gower) Delete all and replace with: To propose that the National Assembly for
Wales: Values the NHS workforce and our social
partnership working arrangements. Expects all NHS bodies to work with, engage
and consult with staff, their trades unions and other representative bodies on
operational changes that impact upon staff. [If amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2, 3
and 4 will be de-selected] Amendment 2 - Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) Insert as new point 2 and renumber
accordingly: Further regrets that the number of working
days lost due to stress and mental health related issues within the health
board has increased by 20 per cent since 2014. Amendment 3 - Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) Delete point 3 and replace with: Expresses concern that this proposal will
be unhelpful to staff morale and will place additional expectations on nurses
and health care workers to sacrifice their contractual break periods. Amendment 4 - Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) In point 3, delete ‘by ensuring’ and
replace with: ‘and for the Minister for Health and Social
Services to intervene to ensure’ Minutes: The item started at
17.25 Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. A
vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM7138 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Regrets Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board’s proposals to extend nursing
shifts without pay for more than 4,000 nurses and health care support workers. 2.
Fears the loss of goodwill among staff who already regularly work through their
breaks or are on call on their wards or units. 3.
Calls on the Welsh Government to protect frontline workers’ pay and conditions
within the NHS by ensuring that this regressive proposal is scrapped.
The motion without amendment was not
agreed. The
following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1 - Rebecca Evans (Gower) Delete all and
replace with: To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales: Values the NHS
workforce and our social partnership working arrangements. Expects all NHS
bodies to work with, engage and consult with staff, their trades unions and
other representative bodies on operational changes that impact upon staff. A vote was taken on
amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was agreed. As amendment 1 was
agreed, amendments 2, 3 and 4 were de-selected A
vote was taken on the motion as amended: NDM7138 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To propose that the
National Assembly for Wales: 1. Values the NHS workforce
and our social partnership working arrangements. 2. Expects all NHS
bodies to work with, engage and consult with staff, their trades unions and
other representative bodies on operational changes that impact upon staff.
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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Voting Time Minutes: The item started at
17.46 |
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(30 mins) |
Short Debate NDM7135 Rhianon
Passmore (Islwyn) Run Happy Creating an active Wales where citizens
run, walk or jog daily to increase their physical, emotional and mental
wellbeing. Minutes: The item started at
17.51 NDM7135 Rhianon Passmore (Islwyn) Run Happy Creating an active Wales where citizens
run, walk or jog daily to increase their physical, emotional and mental
wellbeing. |