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Transcript: Transcript for 13/10/2021 - Plenary
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This meeting was held in a hybrid format, with some Members
in the Senedd Chamber and others joining by video-conference. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government The
Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice
after Question 2. Minutes: The
item started at 13.30 The
first 8 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 Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd The
Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice
after Question 2. Minutes: The
item started at 14.17 Questions
1–2 and 4–10 were asked. Question 3 was not asked. The Presiding Officer invited
party spokespeople to ask questions to the Minister after question 2. |
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Topical Questions No Topical Questions were accepted. Minutes: No
Topical Questions were accepted. |
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(5 mins) |
90 Second Statements Minutes: The
item started at 15.02 Huw
Irranca-Davies made a statement on The Cross Party Group on Active Travel’s
launch of the ‘Active Travel to School Kit’. Cefin
Campbell made a statement on Congratulating the Welsh darts player, Jonny
Clayton, who succeeded in winning the ‘World Grand Prix’ championship over the
weekend. Altaf
Hussain made a statement on Supporting World Arthritis Day. |
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Motion to elect a Member to a committee The item started at
15.08 NDM7804 Elin Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with
Standing Order 17.14, elects Alun Davies (Welsh Labour) as a Member of the
Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee in place of Jayne Bryant (Welsh
Labour). The motion was agreed in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36. In
accordance with Standing Order 12.18, at 15.08 the meeting was suspended by the
Presiding Officer. |
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(60 mins) |
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv) - Community benefits of energy projects NDM7794 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Notes the importance of renewable energy
in efforts to reduce our carbon footprint. 2. Agrees that there is a need to
ensure that energy developments bring benefits to the communities in which they
are located. 3. Calls on the Welsh Government, either
through regulations or new legislation to insist that developers of energy
projects must prove the community benefits of their proposed developments by
having to conduct community impact assessments and present a community-benefit
plan as part of the planning process. Supporters Minutes: The item started at 15.19 NDM7794
Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)
To
propose that the Senedd: 1.
Notes the importance of renewable energy in efforts to reduce our carbon
footprint. 2.
Agrees that there is a need to ensure that energy developments bring
benefits to the communities in which they are located. 3.
Calls on the Welsh Government, either through regulations or new legislation to
insist that developers of energy projects must prove the community benefits of
their proposed developments by having to conduct community impact assessments
and present a community-benefit plan as part of the planning process. Supporters The
motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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(60 mins) |
Plaid Cymru debate - The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies NDM7803 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon) To propose that the
Senedd: 1. Notes: a) the Senedd’s
declaration of both a climate emergency in 2019, and a nature emergency in
2021; b) that the 26th UN
Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) will meet this Autumn to agree
coordinated action to tackle climate change; c) that the 15th
meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on
Biological Diversity (CBD) will meet next spring to agree to a global
biodiversity framework; d) the Welsh
Government’s target to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050; e) the Senedd’s
belief that there should be parity of action to tackle both the climate and
nature crisis (NDM7725); f) the Senedd
passed NDM7725 calling on the Welsh Government to introduce legally binding
requirement to reverse biodiversity loss through statutory targets. 2. Calls on the
Welsh Government to: a) seek the full
devolution of the management of the Crown Estate and its assets
in Wales to the Welsh Government; b) seek the full
devolution of energy powers; c) maximise Wales’s
potential for renewable energy development by establishing a state-backed
energy development company; d) develop a
net-zero workforce in Wales by facilitating cross-sector efforts to upskill
workers in the energy sector; e)
facilitate the expansion of renewable power necessary to meet net-zero by
investing heavily in upgrades to the Welsh electricity grid; f) develop and
implement a strategy for Welsh ports, and seek further UK Government funding of
ports infrastructure in Wales to support the emerging offshore wind sector; g) develop and implement a marine development plan
to provide certainty to energy developers by guiding the citing of renewable
developments away from the most ecologically sensitive areas. NDM7725 - Opposition debate
from 30 June 2021 The
following amendments have been tabled: Amendment
1 Darren Millar (Clwyd West) Delete
point 2 and replace with: Calls on
the Welsh Government to: a) work
with the UK Government to deliver major energy projects for Wales; b)
welcome the fact that the UK Government has committed £90 million to innovative
Welsh net-zero projects; c) build
on the fact that the UK Government and industry have committed to invest over
£40 million to support the cluster of industries in south Wales to transition
to net zero; d)
acknowledge that the UK Government has made available £4.8 million, subject to
business case and other approvals, to support the development of the Holyhead
hydrogen hub; e)
welcome the £100 million UK seafood fund designed to level up coastal
communities across the UK, and work to implement rather than delay the creation
of a freeport in Wales; f)
maximise the potential for renewable energy development by establishing a
package of support for private investment in renewable energy schemes; g)
facilitate the growing dominance of renewable energy by placing greater urgency
on ensuring that infrastructure can accommodate demand; h) develop
and implement a marine development plan; i) create
15,000 new blue/green jobs. [If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be
de-selected] Amendment
2 Lesley
Griffiths (Wrexham) Delete
point 2 and replace with: Confirms
its commitment to the principles enshrined in the Silesia Declaration to
support workers through a just transition to net zero. Calls on
the Welsh Government to: a)
play its part in enabling the transformation of our energy system to retain
economic and social benefits from renewable energy generation in Welsh
communities. b)
increase energy generation capacity owned by public bodies and community
groups. c)
support Welsh ports to ensure they are able to invest to maximise local
benefits from the development of marine energy generation. d)
protect marine biodiversity whilst facilitating the deployment of marine energy
technology, including through providing guidance for understanding the most
suitable locations. Calls on
global leaders to use the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties to
commit to ending the use of coal in energy generation. Minutes: The
item started at 16.08 Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred
until Voting Time. A vote was taken on the motion without amendment: NDM7803 Sian Gwenllian (Arfon) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Notes: a) the Senedd’s declaration of both a climate emergency in 2019,
and a nature emergency in 2021; b) that the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties
(COP26) will meet this Autumn to agree coordinated action to tackle climate
change; c) that the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15)
to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will meet next spring to agree
to a global biodiversity framework; d) the Welsh Government’s target to reach net-zero carbon
emissions by 2050; e) the Senedd’s belief that there should be parity of action to
tackle both the climate and nature crisis (NDM7725); f) the Senedd passed NDM7725 calling on the Welsh Government to
introduce legally binding requirement to reverse biodiversity loss through
statutory targets. 2. Calls on the Welsh Government to: a) seek the full devolution of the management of the Crown
Estate and its assets in Wales to the Welsh Government; b) seek the full devolution of energy powers; c) maximise Wales’s potential for renewable energy development by
establishing a state-backed energy development company; d) develop a net-zero workforce in Wales by facilitating
cross-sector efforts to upskill workers in the energy sector; e) facilitate the expansion of renewable power necessary to
meet net-zero by investing heavily in upgrades to the Welsh electricity grid; f) develop and implement a strategy for Welsh ports, and seek
further UK Government funding of ports infrastructure in Wales to support the
emerging offshore wind sector; g) develop and implement a marine development plan to provide
certainty to energy developers by guiding the citing of renewable developments
away from the most ecologically sensitive areas. NDM7725 - Opposition debate from 30 June
2021
The motion without amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment
1 Darren Millar (Clwyd West) Delete
point 2 and replace with: Calls
on the Welsh Government to: a) work
with the UK Government to deliver major energy projects for Wales; b)
welcome the fact that the UK Government has committed £90 million to innovative
Welsh net-zero projects; c)
build on the fact that the UK Government and industry have committed to invest
over £40 million to support the cluster of industries in south Wales to
transition to net zero; d)
acknowledge that the UK Government has made available £4.8 million, subject to
business case and other approvals, to support the development of the Holyhead
hydrogen hub; e)
welcome the £100 million UK seafood fund designed to level up coastal
communities across the UK, and work to implement rather than delay the creation
of a freeport in Wales; f)
maximise the potential for renewable energy development by establishing a
package of support for private investment in renewable energy schemes; g)
facilitate the growing dominance of renewable energy by placing greater urgency
on ensuring that infrastructure can accommodate demand; h)
develop and implement a marine development plan; i)
create 15,000 new blue/green jobs. A vote
was taken on amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was not agreed. Amendment
2 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham) Delete
point 2 and replace with: Confirms
its commitment to the principles enshrined in the Silesia Declaration to
support workers through a just transition to net zero. Calls
on the Welsh Government to: a)
play its part in enabling the transformation of our energy system to retain
economic and social benefits from renewable energy generation in Welsh
communities. b)
increase energy generation capacity owned by public bodies and community
groups. c)
support Welsh ports to ensure they are able to invest to maximise local
benefits from the development of marine energy generation. d)
protect marine biodiversity whilst facilitating the deployment of marine energy
technology, including through providing guidance for understanding the most
suitable locations. Calls
on global leaders to use the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties
to commit to ending the use of coal in energy generation. A vote
was taken on amendment 2:
Amendment 2 was agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: To propose that the Senedd: 1. Notes: a) the Senedd’s declaration of both a climate emergency in 2019,
and a nature emergency in 2021; b) that the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties
(COP26) will meet this Autumn to agree coordinated action to tackle climate
change; c) that the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15)
to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will meet next spring to agree
to a global biodiversity framework; d) the Welsh Government’s target to reach net-zero carbon
emissions by 2050; e) the Senedd’s belief that there should be parity of action to
tackle both the climate and nature crisis (NDM7725); f) the Senedd passed NDM7725 calling on the Welsh Government to
introduce legally binding requirement to reverse biodiversity loss through
statutory targets. 2.
Confirms its commitment to the principles enshrined in the Silesia Declaration
to support workers through a just transition to net zero. 3.
Calls on the Welsh Government to: a)
play its part in enabling the transformation of our energy system to retain
economic and social benefits from renewable energy generation in Welsh
communities. b)
increase energy generation capacity owned by public bodies and community
groups. c)
support Welsh ports to ensure they are able to invest to maximise local
benefits from the development of marine energy generation. d)
protect marine biodiversity whilst facilitating the deployment of marine energy
technology, including through providing guidance for understanding the most
suitable locations. 4.
Calls on global leaders to use the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the
Parties to commit to ending the use of coal in energy generation. NDM7725 - Opposition debate from 30 June
2021
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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Voting Time Minutes: In accordance with
Standing Order 12.18, at 17.03 proceedings were suspended to allow a technical
break before Voting Time. The item started at
17.13 |
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Votes Summary Supporting documents: |
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Short Debate Minutes: The item started at
17.16 NDM7795 Alun Davies (Blaenau Gwent) Delivering the
vision: levelling up the valleys |