Agenda and minutes

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Transcript: Transcript for 12/07/2022 - 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 will call Party Leaders to ask questions without notice to the First Minister after Question 2.

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Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The item started at 13.30

The first 8 questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited party leaders to ask questions to the First Minister after question 2.

(30 mins)

2.

Business Statement and Announcement

Minutes:

The item started at 14.33

(30 mins)

3.

Statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government: A Fairer Council Tax

Minutes:

The item started at 14.49

(30 mins)

4.

Statement by the Minister for Economy: Young Person’s Guarantee - ensuring a better future for our young people

Minutes:

The item started at 15.23

(30 mins)

5.

Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: 10-year Welsh in Education Strategic Plans

Minutes:

The item started at 15.53

The proposal under Standing Order 12.24 to debate items 6 and 8-9 together but with separate votes was agreed.

6.

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Housing Association Tenancies: Fundamental Provisions) Regulations 2022

NDM8058 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 (Housing Association Tenancies: Fundamental Provisions) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

Supporting Documents
Explanatory Memorandum
Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Minutes:

The item started at 16.25

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

NDM8058 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 (Housing Association Tenancies: Fundamental Provisions) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

The result was as follows:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

15

0

54

The motion was agreed.

 

7.

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 - WITHDRAWN

NDM8057 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 21 June 2022.

Supporting Documents
Explanatory Memorandum
Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Minutes:

This item was withdrawn

 

8.

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendment of Schedule 12) Regulations 2022

NDM8056 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 (Amendment of Schedule 12) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

Supporting Documents
Explanatory Memorandum
Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Minutes:

The item started at 16.25

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

NDM8056 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 (Amendment of Schedule 12) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

The result was as follows:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

1

14

54

The motion was agreed.

 

9.

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendment) Regulations 2022

NDM8059 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 (Amendment) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

Supporting Documents
Explanatory Memorandum
Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Minutes:

The item started at 16.25

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

NDM8059 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 (Amendment) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

The result was as follows:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

0

15

54

The motion was agreed.

 

(10 mins)

10.

The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (No.2) (Wales) Regulations 2022

NDM8052 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

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

1. Approves that the draft The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (No.2) (Wales) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

Supporting Documents
Explanatory Memorandum
Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Minutes:

The item started at 16.46

NDM8052 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

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

1. Approves that the draft The Corporate Joint Committees (General) (No.2) (Wales) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

 

(30 mins)

11.

The Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022

NDM8054 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

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

1. Approves that the draft The Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

Supporting Documents
Explanatory Memorandum
Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Minutes:

The item started at 16.50

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

NDM8054 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

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

1. Approves that the draft The Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

The result was as follows:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

0

15

54

The motion was agreed.

 

(15 mins)

12.

The Plant Health etc. (Fees) (Amendment) (Wales) (EU Exit) (No.2) Regulations 2022

NDM8051 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

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

1. Approves that the draft The Plant Health etc. (Fees) (Amendment) (Wales) (EU Exit) (No.2) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

Supporting Documents
Explanatory Memorandum
Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Minutes:

The item started at 17.42

NDM8051 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

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

1. Approves that the draft The Plant Health etc. (Fees) (Amendment) (Wales) (EU Exit) (No.2) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

(10 mins)

13.

The Regulated Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

NDM8050 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

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

1. Approves that the draft The Regulated Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022  is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

Supporting Documents
Explanatory Memorandum
Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Minutes:

The item started at 17.47

NDM8050 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

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

1. Approves that the draft The Regulated Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022  is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 21 June 2022.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

(15 mins)

14.

The Welsh Language Standards (No. 8) Regulations 2022

NDM8053 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

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

1. Approves that the draft The Welsh Language Standards (No. 8) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 30 June 2022.

Supporting Documents
Explanatory Memorandum
Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Minutes:

The item started at 17.50

NDM8053 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

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

1. Approves that the draft The Welsh Language Standards (No. 8) Regulations 2022 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 30 June 2022.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

(15 mins)

15.

Debate: Stage 4 of the Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill

NDM8067 Rebecca Evans (Gower)

To propose that the Senedd in accordance with Standing Order 26.47:

Approves the Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill

Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill, as amended at Stage 3

Minutes:

The item started at 17.57

In accordance with Standing Order 26.50C, voting on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

NDM8067 Rebecca Evans (Gower)

To propose that the Senedd in accordance with Standing Order 26.47:

Approves the Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill

Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill, as amended at Stage 3

The result was as follows:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

1

26

54

The motion was agreed.

 

(15 mins)

16.

Debate: The First Supplementary Budget 2022-23

NDM8037 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 20.30:

1. Approves the First Supplementary Budget for the financial year 2022-23 laid in the Table Office on Tuesday 21 June 2022.

Footnote:

In accordance with the relevant provisions contained in the Government of Wales Act 2006 and Standing Order 20, the Supplementary Budget comprises the following information:

(i) the written statement required under section 125(3) of the Government of Wales Act;

(ii) the resources agreed by the Treasury for the Welsh block budget for the financial year covered by the motion;

(iii) a reconciliation between the resources allocated to the Welsh block budget by the Treasury and the resources to be authorised for use in the motion;

(iv) a reconciliation between the estimated amounts to be paid into the Welsh Consolidated Fund by the Secretary of State and the amounts to be authorised for payment out of the Fund in the motion;

(v) a reconciliation between the resources to be authorised under section 125(1)(a) and (b) of the Act and the amounts to be authorised for payment out of the Welsh Consolidated Fund under section 125(1)(c); and

(vi) details of any revisions to the information provided in accordance with Standing Orders 20.7 – 20.7B for the draft budget, as specified in the protocol agreed under the Standing Order 20.1A.

The following additional information has been made available to Members:

 - a note explaining the main changes from previous plans.

Supporting Documents
Finance Committee Report

Minutes:

The item started at 18.15

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

NDM8037 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 20.30:

1. Approves the First Supplementary Budget for the financial year 2022-23 laid in the Table Office on Tuesday 21 June 2022.

Footnote:

In accordance with the relevant provisions contained in the Government of Wales Act 2006 and Standing Order 20, the Supplementary Budget comprises the following information:

(i) the written statement required under section 125(3) of the Government of Wales Act;

(ii) the resources agreed by the Treasury for the Welsh block budget for the financial year covered by the motion;

(iii) a reconciliation between the resources allocated to the Welsh block budget by the Treasury and the resources to be authorised for use in the motion;

(iv) a reconciliation between the estimated amounts to be paid into the Welsh Consolidated Fund by the Secretary of State and the amounts to be authorised for payment out of the Fund in the motion;

(v) a reconciliation between the resources to be authorised under section 125(1)(a) and (b) of the Act and the amounts to be authorised for payment out of the Welsh Consolidated Fund under section 125(1)(c); and

(vi) details of any revisions to the information provided in accordance with Standing Orders 20.7 – 20.7B for the draft budget, as specified in the protocol agreed under the Standing Order 20.1A.

The following additional information has been made available to Members:

 - a note explaining the main changes from previous plans.

The result was as follows:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

15

0

54

The motion was agreed.

 

(60 mins)

17.

Debate: Welsh Government Annual Report – delivering our well-being objectives

NDM8049 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 11.21(ii):

Notes:

a) the Welsh Government Annual Report 2021-2022;

b) progress on the legislative programme.  

Welsh Government Annual Report 2022

The Legislative Programme

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Add as new points at end of motion:

Believes that the annual report highlights major failings in delivery for the people of Wales by the Welsh Government.

Calls on the Welsh Government to address the consistent pressure the health and education systems are under.

Further calls on the Welsh Government to tackle the gap in take-home pay between the people of Wales and the rest of the United Kingdom.

Regrets that the legislative programme will not deliver the change Wales needs.

Amendment 2Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Welcomes that the Cooperation Agreement between Plaid Cymru and the Welsh Government has secured the inclusion of a number of transformational policies in the Programme for Government.

Amendment 3Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Believes that the annual report and legislative programme demonstrate that the Welsh Government does not have all the levers necessary to ensure meaningful and sustainable improvements to the lives of the people of Wales and that independence is the most feasible means of achieving a truly stronger, greener, fairer future for the people of Wales.

Minutes:

The item started at 18.41

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

NDM8049 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 11.21(ii):

Notes:

a) the Welsh Government Annual Report 2021-2022;

b) progress on the legislative programme.  

Welsh Government Annual Report 2022

The Legislative Programme

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Add as new points at end of motion:

Believes that the annual report highlights major failings in delivery for the people of Wales by the Welsh Government.

Calls on the Welsh Government to address the consistent pressure the health and education systems are under.

Further calls on the Welsh Government to tackle the gap in take-home pay between the people of Wales and the rest of the United Kingdom.

Regrets that the legislative programme will not deliver the change Wales needs.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

15

0

39

54

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 – Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Welcomes that the Cooperation Agreement between Plaid Cymru and the Welsh Government has secured the inclusion of a number of transformational policies in the Programme for Government.

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

0

15

54

Amendment 2 was agreed.

Amendment 3 – Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Believes that the annual report and legislative programme demonstrate that the Welsh Government does not have all the levers necessary to ensure meaningful and sustainable improvements to the lives of the people of Wales and that independence is the most feasible means of achieving a truly stronger, greener, fairer future for the people of Wales.

A vote was taken on amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

11

0

43

54

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM8049 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 11.21(ii):

Notes:

a) the Welsh Government Annual Report 2021-2022;

b) progress on the legislative programme.  

Welsh Government Annual Report 2022

The Legislative Programme

c) welcomes that the Cooperation Agreement between Plaid Cymru and the Welsh Government has secured the inclusion of a number of transformational policies in the Programme for Government.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

0

15

54

The motion as amended was agreed.

 

18.

Voting Time

Minutes:

In accordance with Standing Order 12.18, at 19.16 proceedings were suspended to allow a technical break before Voting Time.

The item started at 19.19

 

Votes Summary

Supporting documents: