Agenda and minutes

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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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 Question 1 was withdrawn.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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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).

 

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 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.

 

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

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

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

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

The result was as follows:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
23	25	0	48

The motion was agreed.

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 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.

 

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

Conservative Party manifesto

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. 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
12	0	37	49

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:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
13	0	36	49

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

Conservative Party manifesto

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
25	0	24	49

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

Conservative Party manifesto

For	Abstain	Against	Total
27	0	22	49

The motion as amended was agreed.

The item started at 17.02 

NDM8619 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

Protecting communities from the impact of quarrying for minerals: why Craig yr Hesg Quarry must close.

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.