Agenda and minutes

At 13.30, the Llywydd made a statement to the Chamber, extending her thoughts and condolences to the family of former Member Alison Halford who served as a Member during the first Assembly.

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

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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.

View Business Statement and Announcement

The item started at 14.18

The item started at 14.40

NDM8836 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5, approves that the draft The Non-Domestic Rating (Withdrawal of Charitable Relief for Independent Schools) (Wales) Regulations 2025 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 28 January 2025.

Supporting Documents

Explanatory Memorandum

Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

The item started at 15.30

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

NDM8836 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5, approves that the draft The Non-Domestic Rating (Withdrawal of Charitable Relief for Independent Schools) (Wales) Regulations 2025 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 28 January 2025.

Supporting Documents

Explanatory Memorandum

The result was as follows:

The motion was agreed.

NDM8833 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd in accordance with section 116D of the Government of Wales Act 2006, agrees the Welsh rate resolution for the 2025-26 Welsh rates of income tax as follows:

a) the Welsh rate for the purpose of calculating the basic rate of income tax is 10p in the pound;

b) the Welsh rate for the purpose of calculating the higher rate of income tax is 10p in the pound; and

c) the Welsh rate for the purpose of calculating the additional rate of income tax is 10p in the pound.

The item started at 15.38

NDM8833 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd in accordance with section 116D of the Government of Wales Act 2006, agrees the Welsh rate resolution for the 2025-26 Welsh rates of income tax as follows:

a) the Welsh rate for the purpose of calculating the basic rate of income tax is 10p in the pound;

b) the Welsh rate for the purpose of calculating the higher rate of income tax is 10p in the pound; and

c) the Welsh rate for the purpose of calculating the additional rate of income tax is 10p in the pound.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

NDM8834 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 20.25, approves the Annual Budget for the financial year 2025-26 laid in the Table Office by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language on 20 February 2025.

The item started at 15.43

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

NDM8834 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 20.25, approves the Annual Budget for the financial year 2025-26 laid in the Table Office by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language on 20 February 2025.

The result was as follows:

The motion was agreed.

NDM8835 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Section 84H of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, approves the Local Government Finance Report (No. 1) 2025-26 (Final Settlement - Councils), which was laid in the Table Office on 20 February 2025.

The following amendment was tabled:

Amendment 1 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Regrets that the Labour UK Government's failure to deliver a fair funding arrangement for Wales means that local authorities have had to deal with a significant increase in council tax and further cuts to public services.

The item started at 17.15

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

NDM8835 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Section 84H of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, approves the Local Government Finance Report (No. 1) 2025-26 (Final Settlement - Councils), which was laid in the Table Office on 20 February 2025.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Regrets that the Labour UK Government's failure to deliver a fair funding arrangement for Wales means that local authorities have had to deal with a significant increase in council tax and further cuts to public services.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion:

NDM8835

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Section 84H of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, approves the Local Government Finance Report (No. 1) 2025-26 (Final Settlement - Councils), which was laid in the Table Office on 20 February 2025.

The motion was agreed.

NDM8819 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, under Section 84H of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, approves the Local Government Finance Report (No. 2) 2025-26 (Final Settlement - Police and Crime Commissioners), which was laid in the Table Office on 31 January 2025.

The following amendment was tabled:

Amendment 1 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Regrets the increase in police precept of council tax as a result of shortfalls in direct funding from Westminster to Welsh police forces.

The item started at 17.48

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

NDM8819 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the Senedd, under Section 84H of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, approves the Local Government Finance Report (No. 2) 2025-26 (Final Settlement - Police and Crime Commissioners), which was laid in the Table Office on 31 January 2025.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Regrets the increase in police precept of council tax as a result of shortfalls in direct funding from Westminster to Welsh police forces.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion:

NDM8819 

To propose that the Senedd, under Section 84H of the Local Government Finance Act 1988, approves the Local Government Finance Report (No. 2) 2025-26 (Final Settlement - Police and Crime Commissioners), which was laid in the Table Office on 31 January 2025.

The motion was agreed.

NDM8837 Julie James (Swansea West)

To propose that Senedd Cymru in accordance with Standing Order 26.11:

Agrees to the general principles of the Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Bill.

The Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 21 October 2024.

The report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee on the Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 14 February 2025.

Supporting Documents

Explanatory Memorandum

Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Government response to the report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

The item started at 18.04

NDM8837 Julie James (Swansea West)

To propose that Senedd Cymru in accordance with Standing Order 26.11:

Agrees to the general principles of the Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Bill.

The Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 21 October 2024.

The report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee on the Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 14 February 2025.

Supporting Documents

Explanatory Memorandum

Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

The item started at 18.42