Agenda and minutes
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Contact: Aled Elwyn Jones
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Introductions, apologies and substitutions |
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Minutes of the previous meeting Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed for
publication. |
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Organisation of Business |
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This Week's Business Minutes: The
Trefnydd drew Business Managers’ attention to the three changes to Tuesday’s
business: the addition of a statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services;
the postponement of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 2)
(Wales) (Amendment) (No. 8) (Caerphilly) Regulations 2020; and the withdrawal
of The Health Protection (Coronavirus
Restrictions) (Functions of Local Authorities) (Wales) Regulations 2020. Breaks/changeovers Business
Managers agreed to have one break on Tuesday and to two breaks on Wednesday. The
Llywydd informed Business Managers that the bell will be rung at the end of
breaks, to give notice that Members may enter the Chamber and that the
resumption of business is imminent. 90
Second Statement Deadline The
Llywydd informed Business Managers that the deadline for submitting 90 second
statements will now be 10am – the same as topical questions. If not all slots
for the day are filled, the Llywydd may use her discretion to accept a late
request. Amendments
to motions In
the current situation and considering the length of business days, the Llywydd
informed Business Managers that she will use her power to deselect amendments
where she deems appropriate for the proper conduct of Senedd business. |
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Three Week Timetable of Government Business Minutes: The
Trefnydd drew Business Managers’ attention to the revised timetable, circulated
this morning, which added The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No.
2) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 11) (Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and
Newport etc.) Regulations 2020 to 29 September. |
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Three Week Timetable of Senedd Business Minutes: The
Llywydd asked the Secretariat for a paper on how time available for business on
Wednesdays could be used more efficiently. Business Committee agreed that
business for 7 October be reviewed to reduce the overall length of the meeting. Business
Committee agreed to schedule the following items of business: Wednesday 14 October 2020 – ·
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv)
(60 mins) ·
Time allocated to the Welsh Conservatives (60
mins) ·
Time allocated to the Brexit Party (60 mins) |
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Member Debates: Selection of Motion for Debate Minutes: Business
Committee discussed the motions tabled and agreed to schedule the following
motion for debate on 30 September: NNDM7384
Jack Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside) To
propose that the Senedd: 1.
Notes: a)
the damage poverty does to life chances and that work is no longer a guaranteed
route out of poverty; b)
that the pandemic has forced more people into poverty with increasing numbers
of residents having to turn to charitable support like food banks; c)
that, even before the pandemic, UK growth was poor and we faced the growing
challenge of automation, placing increasing numbers of jobs at risk; d)
that a Universal Basic Income (UBI) gives people more control over their lives,
would alleviate poverty and have an accompanying positive affect on mental
health; e)
that a UBI would create jobs and encourage people to access training
opportunities; f)
that a UBI allows people the space to become more involved in their community
and support their neighbours. 2. Calls on the Welsh Government: a)
to establish a UBI trial in Wales; b)
to lobby the UK Government for funding to establish a Wales-wide UBI. Supporters: Adam
Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) Alun
Davies (Blaenau Gwent) Bethan
Sayed (South Wales West) Dai
Lloyd (South Wales West) Dawn
Bowden (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhumney) Helen
Mary Jones (Mid and West Wales) Huw
Irranca-Davies (Ogmore) Jenny
Rathbone (Cardiff Central) John
Griffiths (Newport East) Leanne
Wood (Rhondda) Mick
Antoniw (Pontypridd) Mike
Hedges (Swansea East) Rhianon
Passmore (Islwyn) Sian
Gwenllian (Arfon) Business
Committee also agreed to schedule the following motion for debate on 14
October: NNDM7304 Jenny Rathbone (Cardiff Central) Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire) Suzy Davies (South Wales West) Vikki Howells (Cynon Valley) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales: 1.
Recognises the devastating impact of endometriosis which affects one in 10
women in Wales. 2. Notes
that it takes on average eight years and 26 GP appointments to get a
referral to an endometriosis specialist. 3.
Calls for more research into the causes and possible cures for endometriosis. 4. Calls
on the Welsh Government to ensure that schools make all pupils aware of what is
a normal menstrual period and when to seek medical advice. 5.
Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that more endometriosis specialists are
trained so that all women can have access to specialist treatment in Wales. Supporters: Jack
Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside) |
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Legislation |
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The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 2) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 10) (Rhondda Cynon Taf) Regulations 2020 Minutes: The
Business Committee agreed to set a reporting deadline of Monday 28 September
for the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee to report on the
regulations. |
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The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Functionsof Local Authoritiesetc.) (Wales) Regulations 2020 Minutes: The
Business Committee agreed to set a reporting deadline of Monday 28 September
for the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee to report on the
regulations. The Health Protection
(Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 2) (Wales) (Amendment) (No.11) (Blaenau Gwent,
Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport etc.) The Business Committee
agreed to set a reporting deadline of Monday 28 September for the Legislation,
Justice and Constitution Committee to report on the regulations. |
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Update on current Legislative Consent Memorandums Minutes: The
Business Committee noted the latest position on LCMs and the proposed plenary
date for the LCM on the Fire and Safety Bill. The
Committee agreed not to refer the SLCM on the Fisheries Bill for scrutiny. |
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Committees |
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Letter from the Chair of the Petitions Committee Minutes: Business
Committee agreed to schedule both debates in the autumn term and to be led by
the Petitions Committee on the timing of the debates. Business Managers
suggested that the Petitions Committee may wish to consider reviewing the
number of signatures required for a debate. |
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Letter from the Chair of the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee Minutes: Business
Committee agreed to schedule a committee-led debate on the National Development
Framework in November. |
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Committee Timetable Requests Minutes: Business
Committee agreed to the following requests from committees for meeting slots in
the final week of the half term: ·
A meeting on the morning of Wednesday 21 October
for CYPE committee, for a final Ministerial session with the Minister for
Education in relation to the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Bill. ·
To hold a slot for the Finance Committee in the
event that it is needed to accommodate a meeting it is attempting to arrange
with the Secretary of State for Wales and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury. ·
To hold the ELGC Committee meeting scheduled in
week 10 on Friday the 27 November as opposed to Monday 23 November, as the
committee is undertaking Stage Two proceedings on the Renting Homes (Amendment)
(Wales) Bill. Business
Committee also agreed to revise the Monday afternoon slot timing to 13:30 –
17:00. Business Committee agreed to
the proposed approach of the secretariat gathering committee requests for
timetable changes and protected week meetings and presenting these in a single
paper. |
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Papers to Note |
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Letter from the Trefnydd and Counsel General Minutes: The
Business Committee noted the letter. |
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Letter from the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Rural Affairs Minutes: The
Business Committee noted the letter. |
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Any Other Business Committee Membership The Business Committee agreed
to table a motion to elect Caroline Jones as a member of the ELGC Committee on
Wednesday, and to table a motion to elect members to the Llywydd committee. |