Agenda and draft 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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The item started at 13.30

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The item started at 14.16

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 Question 8 was withdrawn.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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The item started at 15.23

James Evans made a statement on - Welsh Food and Farming Week (17-21 June).

NDM8599 Mark Isherwood (North Wales)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 26.91:

Agrees that Mark Isherwood MS may introduce a Bill to give effect to the information included in the Explanatory Memorandum published on 31 May 2024 under Standing order 26.91A.

The item started at 15.25

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

NDM8599 Mark Isherwood (North Wales)

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 26.91:

Agrees that Mark Isherwood MS may introduce a Bill to give effect to the information included in the Explanatory Memorandum published on 31 May 2024 under Standing order 26.91A.

The result was as follows:

The motion was agreed.

NDM8566 Delyth Jewell (South Wales East)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Regrets the normalisation of women’s physical and emotional pain in their healthcare, as well as the expectation that pain is a regrettable but unavoidable aspect of women's health.

2. Believes that by consulting with gynaecologists, midwives and women's health groups, health professionals should aim to reduce situations where pain is expected and accepted as normal in NHS healthcare.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) strengthen the expectations for NHS services in the Quality Statement for women and girls’ health;

b) establish a legal requirement for healthcare providers to regularly collect feedback from female patients about their experiences and satisfaction with the care they receive, especially in relation to gynaecological appointments, midwifery and postnatal services, perinatal mental health and menopause; and 

c) introduce statutory obligations for the development, coordination and implementation of the Women’s Health Plan developed by the Welsh NHS and consulted on with gynaecologists, midwives and women's health groups, which should include measures to address and counter the normalisation of pain in women’s healthcare.

Co-submitters

Jenny Rathbone (Cardiff Central)

Jane Dodds (Mid and West Wales)

Carolyn Thomas (North Wales)

Supporters

Lee Waters (Llanelli)

Mabon ap Gwynfor (Dwyfor Meirionnydd)

Peredur Owen Griffiths (South Wales East)

Rhianon Passmore (Islwyn)

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Russell George (Montgomeryshire)

Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

Sioned Williams (South Wales West)

This item has been postponed

NDM8618 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Recognises the benefits of bypasses in supporting local economies and easing congestion.

2. Welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to provide funding to Monmouthshire County Council to develop plans for a Chepstow bypass.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government, Monmouthshire County Council and Gloucestershire County Council to deliver a Chepstow bypass. 

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Recognises the issues with congestion in Chepstow.

2. Recognises the need for an integrated, attractive and sustainable transport network which supports growth in the area.

3. Supports the Welsh Government's approach of working in partnership with Transport for Wales, Monmouthshire County Council and Gloucestershire County Council to consider options to improve the road network, public transport provision and active travel provision to improve travel in Chepstow.

If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be de-selected.

Amendment 2 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

Delete points 2 and 3 and replace with:

Believes that infrastructural developments should be undertaken in full consultation with communities and in line with communities’ stated needs.

Calls on the Welsh Government to work to deliver new infrastructure to ease congestion in line with these principles, including in delivering a third Menai crossing, and bypasses in Llandeilo and Chepstow.

Calls on the next UK Government to deliver a fair funding settlement for Wales, and the £4 billion in consequentials owed to Wales from HS2, to provide the funding needed to improve transport infrastructure and road infrastructure in Wales to ease congestion.

The item started at 16.05

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM8618 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Recognises the benefits of bypasses in supporting local economies and easing congestion.

2. Welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to provide funding to Monmouthshire County Council to develop plans for a Chepstow bypass.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government, Monmouthshire County Council and Gloucestershire County Council to deliver a Chepstow bypass. 

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Recognises the issues with congestion in Chepstow.

2. Recognises the need for an integrated, attractive and sustainable transport network which supports growth in the area.

3. Supports the Welsh Government's approach of working in partnership with Transport for Wales, Monmouthshire County Council and Gloucestershire County Council to consider options to improve the road network, public transport provision and active travel provision to improve travel in Chepstow.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

Delete points 2 and 3 and replace with:

Believes that infrastructural developments should be undertaken in full consultation with communities and in line with communities’ stated needs.

Calls on the Welsh Government to work to deliver new infrastructure to ease congestion in line with these principles, including in delivering a third Menai crossing, and bypasses in Llandeilo and Chepstow.

Calls on the next UK Government to deliver a fair funding settlement for Wales, and the £4 billion in consequentials owed to Wales from HS2, to provide the funding needed to improve transport infrastructure and road infrastructure in Wales to ease congestion.

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

As the Senedd did not agree the motion without amendment, and did not agree the amendments tabled to the motion, the motion was therefore not agreed.

NDM8617 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Celebrates the role nuclear power plays in creating well-paid and high-skilled jobs, whilst delivering cheaper, cleaner and more secure energy, working towards net-zero targets.

2. Welcomes the UK Government’s continued commitment to the UK’s trident deterrent.

3. Further welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to deliver a new gigawatt power plant at Wylfa in North Wales and work with industry to deliver existing projects at Hinkley Point and Sizewell.

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to expand nuclear power in Wales.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Supports the role that nuclear power plays alongside renewables in the Welsh Government’s plans for a green and fair transition to a low-carbon economy, ensuring all new power generated in Wales is zero emission.

2. Calls on the incoming UK Government to work in partnership with the Welsh Government to fully explore all options for a new station at Wylfa and future opportunities for Trawsfynydd, recognising the critical importance of collaboration in relation to relevant devolved powers. 

3. Welcomes the proactive role of the Welsh Government, working with the UK Government, industry and partners, to support nuclear power in Wales in order to maximise the socio-economic benefits for Wales.

If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be de-selected.

Amendment 2 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the Senedd

1. Celebrates that Wales has the natural resources to be at the forefront of the production of clean, renewable energy.

2. Believes that, properly funded, the proposed redevelopment of the Wylfa site could generate high-skilled jobs for Ynys Mon.

3. Calls on the next UK Government to:

a) devolve full powers over the Crown Estate to Wales, to ensure that our communities are able to fully benefit from offshore renewable energy developments as viable alternatives to new nuclear power stations; and

b) ensure that the development of the Wylfa site is fully aligned with the needs of the local community.

The item started at 16.28

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM8617 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Celebrates the role nuclear power plays in creating well-paid and high-skilled jobs, whilst delivering cheaper, cleaner and more secure energy, working towards net-zero targets.

2. Welcomes the UK Government’s continued commitment to the UK’s trident deterrent.

3. Further welcomes the UK Government’s commitment to deliver a new gigawatt power plant at Wylfa in North Wales and work with industry to deliver existing projects at Hinkley Point and Sizewell.

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to expand nuclear power in Wales.

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Supports the role that nuclear power plays alongside renewables in the Welsh Government’s plans for a green and fair transition to a low-carbon economy, ensuring all new power generated in Wales is zero emission.

2. Calls on the incoming UK Government to work in partnership with the Welsh Government to fully explore all options for a new station at Wylfa and future opportunities for Trawsfynydd, recognising the critical importance of collaboration in relation to relevant devolved powers. 

3. Welcomes the proactive role of the Welsh Government, working with the UK Government, industry and partners, to support nuclear power in Wales in order to maximise the socio-economic benefits for Wales.

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

Amendment 1 was agreed.

As amendment 1 was agreed, amendment 2 was de-selected.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Supports the role that nuclear power plays alongside renewables in the Welsh Government’s plans for a green and fair transition to a low-carbon economy, ensuring all new power generated in Wales is zero emission.

2. Calls on the incoming UK Government to work in partnership with the Welsh Government to fully explore all options for a new station at Wylfa and future opportunities for Trawsfynydd, recognising the critical importance of collaboration in relation to relevant devolved powers. 

3. Welcomes the proactive role of the Welsh Government, working with the UK Government, industry and partners, to support nuclear power in Wales in order to maximise the socio-economic benefits for Wales.

The motion as amended was agreed.

The item started at 16.59

NDM8590 Rhys ab Owen (South Wales Central)

Allied Steel and Wire workers and pension justice.

The item started at 17.04

NDM8590 Rhys ab Owen (South Wales Central)

Allied Steel and Wire workers and pension justice.