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Transcript: Transcript for 08/11/2022 - Plenary

Items
Expected timing No. Item

This meeting was held in a hybrid format, with some Members in the Senedd Chamber and others joining by video-conference.

(45 mins)

1.

Questions to the First Minister

The Presiding Officer has received notification, under Standing Order 12.58, that the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd will answer questions on behalf of the First Minister.

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

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Minutes:

The item started at 13.30

The Presiding Officer received notification, under Standing Order 12.58, that the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd would answer questions on behalf of the First Minister.

The first 10 questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited Party Leaders to ask questions to the Minister after question 2.

 

(30 mins)

2.

Business Statement and Announcement

Minutes:

The item started at 14.15

 

(30 mins)

3.

Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Improving the Energy Efficiency of Welsh Homes

Minutes:

The item started at 14.36

 

(30 mins)

4.

Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Energy Policy

Minutes:

The item started at 15.15

(30 mins)

5.

Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd: Avian Flu

Minutes:

The item started at 15.52

(15 mins)

6.

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022

NDM8117 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5:

1. Approves that the draft The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 11 October 2022.

Supporting Documents
Explanatory Memorandum
The Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee Report - updated

 

Minutes:

The item started at 16.13

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

NDM8117 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5:

1. Approves that the draft The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 11 October 2022.

Supporting Documents
Explanatory Memorandum
The Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee Report

The result was as follows:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

35

0

15

50

The motion was agreed.

(15 mins)

7.

The Land Transaction Tax (Tax Bands and Tax Rates) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

NDM8116 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5:

1. Approves The Land Transaction Tax (Tax Bands and Tax Rates) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 laid in the Table Office on 7 October 2022.

Supporting Documents
Explanatory Memorandum
The Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee Report
Finance Committee Report

Minutes:

The item started at 16.28

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

NDM8116 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5:

1. Approves The Land Transaction Tax (Tax Bands and Tax Rates) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 laid in the Table Office on 7 October 2022.

Supporting Documents
Explanatory Memorandum
The Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee Report
Finance Committee Report

The result was as follows:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

35

15

0

50

The motion was agreed.

(60 mins)

8.

Debate: Support for the Armed Forces Community

NDM8118 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

Co-submitters:
Darren Millar (Clwyd West)
Siân Gwenllian (Arfon)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Remembers and recognises the contribution of all those who have served and serve now in our Armed Forces, particularly those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

2. Expresses its gratitude to the Armed Services in Wales for their continued contribution to Welsh Life.

3. Welcomes and pays tribute to the support that third sector organisations provide to our Armed Forces community in Wales.

4. Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to honouring the Armed Forces Covenant through the provision of bespoke services and support for our Armed Forces community and ongoing collaboration and engagement with stakeholders.

Supporters:

Jane Dodds (Mid and West Wales)

The following amendment was tabled:

Amendment 1 - Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

Add as new points at end of motion:

Supports the need to strive for peaceful resolutions to all conflicts and for an end to war.

Remembers all those who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts, including civilian casualties.

Minutes:

The item started at 16.39

NDM8118 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

Co-submitters:
Darren Millar (Clwyd West)
Siân Gwenllian (Arfon)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Remembers and recognises the contribution of all those who have served and serve now in our Armed Forces, particularly those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

2. Expresses its gratitude to the Armed Services in Wales for their continued contribution to Welsh Life.

3. Welcomes and pays tribute to the support that third sector organisations provide to our Armed Forces community in Wales.

4. Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to honouring the Armed Forces Covenant through the provision of bespoke services and support for our Armed Forces community and ongoing collaboration and engagement with stakeholders.

Supporters:

Jane Dodds (Mid and West Wales)

The following amendment was tabled:

Amendment 1 - Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

Add as new points at end of motion:

Supports the need to strive for peaceful resolutions to all conflicts and for an end to war.

Remembers all those who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts, including civilian casualties.

Amendment 1 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Motion as amended:

NDM8118 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

Co-submitters:
Darren Millar (Clwyd West)
Siân Gwenllian (Arfon)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Remembers and recognises the contribution of all those who have served and serve now in our Armed Forces, particularly those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

2. Expresses its gratitude to the Armed Services in Wales for their continued contribution to Welsh Life.

3. Welcomes and pays tribute to the support that third sector organisations provide to our Armed Forces community in Wales.

4. Notes the Welsh Government’s commitment to honouring the Armed Forces Covenant through the provision of bespoke services and support for our Armed Forces community and ongoing collaboration and engagement with stakeholders.

5. Supports the need to strive for peaceful resolutions to all conflicts and for an end to war.

6. Remembers all those who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts, including civilian casualties.

Supporters:

Jane Dodds (Mid and West Wales)

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

9.

Voting Time

Minutes:

The item started at 17.37

Votes Summary

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