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Transcript: Transcript for 26/06/2024 - 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 Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport The Presiding Officer will call party spokespeople
to ask questions without notice to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 3. Supporting documents: Minutes: The item started at
13.30 Questions 2–10 were
asked. Question 1 was withdrawn. The Presiding Officer invited party
spokespeople to ask questions to the Cabinet Secretary after question 3. |
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice The Presiding Officer will call party spokespeople
to ask questions without notice to the Cabinet Secretary after Question 2. Minutes: The item started at
14.18 Questions 1 – 7 and
9 were asked. Question 8 was withdrawn. The Presiding Officer invited party
spokespeople to ask questions to the Cabinet Secretary after question 2. |
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(10 mins) |
Questions to the Senedd Commission Minutes: The
item started at 15.01 The
question was asked. |
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Topical Questions No
topical questions have been accepted Minutes: No topical
questions were accepted |
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(5 mins) |
90 Second Statements Minutes: The item started at
15.05 Vikki Howells made a statement on - Unveiling of a
permanent memorial to the Albion Colliery Disaster after 130 years (23 June). Rhys ab Owen made a statement on - Caban wins Bookshop
of the Year at Welsh Independent Retail Awards 2024 (10 June). |
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Motion to amend Standing Orders - Llywydd’s Committee chairing arrangements NDM8622 Elin
Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that the Senedd, in accordance
with Standing Order 33.2: 1. Considers the report of the Business
Committee, ‘Amending Standing Orders: Llywydd’s Committee chairing
arrangements’, laid in the Table Office on 18 June 2024. 2. Approves the proposal to amend Standing Order 18B, as set out in Annex A of the Business Committee’s report. Minutes: The item started at 15.08 NDM8622 Elin Jones
(Ceredigion) To
propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2: 1.
Considers the report of the Business Committee, ‘Amending Standing Orders:
Llywydd’s Committee chairing arrangements’, laid in
the Table Office on 18 June 2024. 2.
Approves the proposal to amend Standing Order 18B, as set out in Annex A of the
Business Committee’s report. The
motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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(30 mins) |
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - A community energy benefits bill NDM8616 Adam
Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Notes a proposal for a community energy
benefits Bill. 2. Notes that the purpose of this Bill would
be to: a) ensure that renewable energy developments
have a direct benefit for local communities, and that loss of amenity for
communities is a key consideration in determining whether large energy
infrastructure projects proceed; b) require profit from renewable energy
developments to be kept in the local area; c) make local ownership a mandatory element
in every energy generation development; d) mandate the use of renewable technology in
all new buildings, significant redevelopments and extensions; and e) utilise all viable brownfield options
before any greenfield site can be considered, especially if remote and diverse
habitats are to be affected and or access and infrastructure is limited or
non-existent. Supporters Minutes: The item started at 15.09 Voting
on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time. NDM8616 Adam Price (Carmarthen
East and Dinefwr) To
propose that the Senedd: 1.
Notes a proposal for a community energy benefits Bill. 2.
Notes that the purpose of this Bill would be to: a)
ensure that renewable energy developments have a direct benefit for local
communities, and that loss of amenity for communities is a key consideration in
determining whether large energy infrastructure projects proceed; b)
require profit from renewable energy developments to be kept in the local area; c) make
local ownership a mandatory element in every energy generation development; d)
mandate the use of renewable technology in all new buildings, significant
redevelopments and extensions; and e)
utilise all viable brownfield options before any greenfield site can be
considered, especially if remote and diverse habitats are to be affected and or
access and infrastructure is limited or non-existent. Supporters The
result was as follows:
The motion was agreed. |
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Debate on Petition P-06-1437 - Increase, don’t cut, funding for the National Library, Amgueddfa Cymru and the Royal Commission NDM8623 Rhianon
Passmore (Islwyn) To propose that the Senedd: Notes the petition ‘P-06-1437
Increase, don’t cut, funding for the National Library, Amgueddfa Cymru and the
Royal Commission’, which received 12,075 signatures. Minutes: The item started at 15.38 NDM8623 Rhianon Passmore
(Islwyn) To
propose that the Senedd: Notes
the petition ‘P-06-1437
Increase, don’t cut, funding for the National Library, Amgueddfa Cymru and the
Royal Commission’, which
received 12,075 signatures. The
motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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Plaid Cymru Debate - Wales and the next UK government NDM8624 Heledd
Fychan (South Wales Central) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Notes: a) the cross-party support in the Senedd for
Wales to receive its fair share of HS2 consequential funding; and b) the Welsh Government's previous commitment
to the full devolution of justice and the Crown Estate assets in Wales. 2. Regrets the failure of both the UK Labour
and Conservative Party manifestos to commit to deliver on the settled will of
the Senedd and the Welsh Government on these matters. 3. Believes that this further demonstrates
that the office of Secretary of State for Wales is outdated and does not
effectively serve the interests of the people of Wales. 4. Calls on the next UK Government to abolish
the position of Secretary of State for Wales. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment 1 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West) Delete all after point 1 and replace with: Welcomes the UK Government's commitment to
the electrification of the north Wales railway line and the fact that Wales is
the only growth deal nation in the UK. Believes this demonstrates that the office of
Secretary of State for Wales effectively serves the interests of the people of
Wales. Calls upon the next UK Government to ensure
that Wales's voice continues to be given prominence in the Cabinet via the
appointment of a Secretary of State for Wales. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be
de-selected. Amendment 2 Jane
Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) Delete all after point 1 and replace with: Notes the success of devolution over the past
25 years in delivering radical change for the people of Wales. Calls upon the Welsh Government to work with
any incoming UK Government to help deliver the recommendations of the
Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales. Agrees that successive Conservative UK
governments have undermined Wales’s devolution settlement and notes with
concern that the Conservative party's manifesto includes measures that would
further undermine devolution, including repealing the Trade Union (Wales) Act
which helps to protect public sector workers and expanding the Backing Drivers
Bill to cover Wales. Notes the importance of a constructive
relationship between the Welsh and UK Governments. Recognises the need for a UK Government that
respects and advances devolution with the creation of a Council of Nations and
Regions underpinned by strong intergovernmental working and a Secretary of
State for Wales dedicated to Welsh affairs within the UK cabinet. Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of
Wales: final report 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: NDM8624 Heledd
Fychan (South Wales Central) To propose that the Senedd: 1. Notes: a) the cross-party support in the Senedd for Wales to receive its
fair share of HS2 consequential funding; and b) the Welsh Government's previous commitment to the full
devolution of justice and the Crown Estate assets in Wales. 2. Regrets the failure of both the UK Labour and Conservative
Party manifestos to commit to deliver on the settled will of the Senedd and the
Welsh Government on these matters. 3. Believes that this further demonstrates that the office of
Secretary of State for Wales is outdated and does not effectively serve the
interests of the people of Wales. 4. Calls on the next UK Government to abolish the position of
Secretary of State for Wales.
The motion without amendment was not agreed. The following amendments were tabled: Amendment
1 Darren Millar (Clwyd
West) Delete
all after point 1 and replace with: Welcomes
the UK Government's commitment to the electrification of the north Wales
railway line and the fact that Wales is the only growth deal nation in the
UK. Believes
this demonstrates that the office of Secretary of State for Wales effectively
serves the interests of the people of Wales. Calls
upon the next UK Government to ensure that Wales's voice continues to be given
prominence in the Cabinet via the appointment of a Secretary of State for
Wales. A vote
was taken on amendment 1:
Amendment 1 was not agreed. Amendment
2 Jane Hutt (Vale of
Glamorgan) Delete
all after point 1 and replace with: Notes
the success of devolution over the past 25 years in delivering radical change
for the people of Wales. Calls
upon the Welsh Government to work with any incoming UK Government to help
deliver the recommendations of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional
Future of Wales. Agrees
that successive Conservative UK governments have undermined Wales’s devolution
settlement and notes with concern that the Conservative party's manifesto
includes measures that would further undermine devolution, including repealing
the Trade Union (Wales) Act which helps to protect public sector workers and
expanding the Backing Drivers Bill to cover Wales. Notes
the importance of a constructive relationship between the Welsh and UK
Governments. Recognises
the need for a UK Government that respects and advances devolution with the
creation of a Council of Nations and Regions underpinned by strong
intergovernmental working and a Secretary of State for Wales dedicated to Welsh
affairs within the UK cabinet. Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales: final
report A vote
was taken on amendment 2:
Amendment 2 was agreed. A vote was taken on the motion as amended: 1. Notes: a) the cross-party support in the Senedd for Wales to receive its
fair share of HS2 consequential funding; and b) the Welsh Government's previous commitment to the full
devolution of justice and the Crown Estate assets in Wales. 2.
Notes the success of devolution over the past 25 years in delivering radical
change for the people of Wales. 3.
Calls upon the Welsh Government to work with any incoming UK Government to help
deliver the recommendations of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional
Future of Wales. 4.
Agrees that successive Conservative UK governments have undermined Wales’s
devolution settlement and notes with concern that the Conservative party's
manifesto includes measures that would further undermine devolution, including
repealing the Trade Union (Wales) Act which helps to protect public sector
workers and expanding the Backing Drivers Bill to cover Wales. 5.
Notes the importance of a constructive relationship between the Welsh and UK
Governments. 6.
Recognises the need for a UK Government that respects and advances devolution
with the creation of a Council of Nations and Regions underpinned by strong
intergovernmental working and a Secretary of State for Wales dedicated to Welsh
affairs within the UK cabinet. Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales: final
report
The motion as amended was agreed. |
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Voting Time Minutes: The item started at 17.02 |
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Short Debate NDM8619 Heledd
Fychan (South Wales Central) Protecting communities from the impact of quarrying for minerals: why Craig yr Hesg Quarry must close. Minutes: The item started at 17.05 NDM8619 Heledd
Fychan (South Wales Central) Protecting communities from the impact of quarrying for minerals: why Craig yr Hesg Quarry must close. |