Decisions

Plaid Cymru Debate - Fourth Assembly

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02/03/2016 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.35

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5984 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

1. Regrets that Wales has one of the lowest survival rates for cancer in the UK and EU;

2. Notes waiting times for diagnostic tests are unacceptably high and considerably higher than England and Scotland;

3. Regrets the inequality of access to cancer drugs and treatments for patients across Wales; and

4. Calls on the next Welsh Government to:

a) substantially improve performance on diagnostic waiting times, so that 95 per cent of people suspected of having cancer by a GP can receive a diagnosis or the all clear within 28 days of referral for testing;

b) introduce a new treatments fund to ensure a national approach to access to treatments to ensure access to treatments based on clinical need not where a patient lives or whether they meet exceptionality criteria; and

c) ensure all cancer patients have access to a key worker, with the regular collection and publication of data to demonstrate performance against this target.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

8

0

38

46

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Insert at end of point 3:

'and between Wales and other parts of the UK.'

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

23

0

24

47

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the Amendment. Therefore, the Amendment was not agreed.

Amendment 2 – Aled Roberts (North Wales)

In point 4b), replace 'introduce a new treatments fund' with 'extend the health technologies fund to new medicines'.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

4

0

42

46

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

Amendment 3 – Aled Roberts (North Wales):

Insert as new sub-point at end of point 4:

'develop an all-Wales individual patient funding requests panel to avoid the existing postcode lotteries for cancer treatments in Wales.'

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

0

34

46

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

Amendment 4 – Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Insert as new sub-point at end of point 4:

'establish a national mobile cancer treatment service to prevent long round trip journeys for patients accessing clinics and chemotherapy treatment'.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

46

0

0

46

Amendment 4 was agreed.

Amendment 5 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Insert as new sub-point at end of point 4:

'establish an annual public education campaign to raise awareness of the causes and symptoms of cancer'.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

46

0

0

46

Amendment 5 was agreed.

Amendment 6 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Insert as new sub-point at end of point 4:

'provide a follow-up appointment guarantee so that all patients are seen within a maximum of six months of the conclusion of their initial cancer treatment episode, and further calls for data to be collected and published regularly to monitor performance against the guarantee.'

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

15

8

23

46

Amendment 6 was not agreed.

Amendment 7 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Insert as new sub-point at end of point 4:

'appoint a cancer patient's champion to hold the Welsh Government and local health boards to account for the delivery of national and local cancer delivery plans.'

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

15

0

31

46

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5984 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

1. Regrets that Wales has one of the lowest survival rates for cancer in the UK and EU;

2. Notes waiting times for diagnostic tests are unacceptably high and considerably higher than England and Scotland;

3. Regrets the inequality of access to cancer drugs and treatments for patients across Wales; and

4. Calls on the next Welsh Government to:

a) substantially improve performance on diagnostic waiting times, so that 95 per cent of people suspected of having cancer by a GP can receive a diagnosis or the all clear within 28 days of referral for testing;

b) introduce a new treatments fund to ensure a national approach to access to treatments to ensure access to treatments based on clinical need not where a patient lives or whether they meet exceptionality criteria; and

c) ensure all cancer patients have access to a key worker, with the regular collection and publication of data to demonstrate performance against this target.

d) establish a national mobile cancer treatment service to prevent long round trip journeys for patients accessing clinics and chemotherapy treatment.

e) establish an annual public education campaign to raise awareness of the causes and symptoms of cancer.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

23

0

24

47

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the motion as amended. Therefore, the motion as amended was not agreed.


10/02/2016 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.19

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5954 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the value to the Welsh economy of hosting major events in Wales.

2. Calls for the development of a Commonwealth Games bid with Wales as the host nation in 2026 or 2030.

3. Calls for the development of a bid to bring a cycling Grand Tour to Wales, for both men and women.

4. Calls for an official send off in this Assembly for the Wales football team ahead of this year's UEFA Euro 2016;

5. Calls for the establishment of 'fan zones' across Wales so those that don't attend the UEFA Euro 2016 can support their team at home.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

51

0

0

51

The motion without amendment was agreed.


10/02/2016 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.52

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5952 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Welcomes the UK Government's intention to devolve the specification and procurement of the next Wales and Borders rail franchise.

2. Notes with alarm the UK Government's intention to remove some services from that franchise prior to its devolution.

3. Notes that such a restriction does not and has not applied to rail franchising with respect to Scotland.

4. Believes that radically re-drawing the service map of the Wales and Borders franchise would undermine the devolution of transport functions and harm the interests of rail passengers in Wales and the Borders.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

35

0

16

51

The motion without amendment was agreed.


28/01/2016 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.12

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5939 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Believes that closing the prosperity gap with the rest of the UK should be a priority for the Welsh Government;

2. Notes Plaid Cymru's long-term economic plan as a means to drive sustainable economic growth to include establishing a new trade body, a national bank of Wales, and a national infrastructure commission; and

3. Supports a successful and sustainable future for foundation industries, in particular, the steel industry.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

39

48

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Insert as new point 1 and re-number accordingly:

Regrets that, since 1999, successive Welsh Government administrations have failed to address closing the prosperity gap effectively.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

16

0

32

48

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Delete point 2 and replace with:

Believes in the importance of delivering a balanced, integrated, export-led economic strategy that addresses Wales's underdevelopment and the need for a Welsh development bank to support a long-term commitment to investing in Wales's people, business and infrastructure.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

28

0

20

48

Amendment 2 was agreed.

As Amendment 2 was agreed, amendment 3 was de-selected

Amendment 4 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Insert a new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

Acknowledges that the policies detailed in 'Destination Cymru', 'Invest Wales' and 'A Vision for the Welsh High Street' will deliver sustainable economic and social development throughout Wales.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

11

0

37

48

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

Amendment 5 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Insert a new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

Acknowledges that a successful and sustainable future for the steel industry requires:

a) action from the European Union to deal with Chinese dumping of steel;

b) continued action from the UK Government to deal with Labour's legacy of high energy prices;

c) business rate relief to be brought forward by the Welsh Government;

d) minimum steel standards for public sector procurement;

e) a package of support for staff set to lose their jobs.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

15

0

33

48

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

Amendment 6 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert at end of point 3:

'and calls for the scrapping of business rates on plant and machinery and the establishment of an urban regeneration company for Port Talbot.'

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

15

0

33

48

Amendment 6 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5939 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Believes that closing the prosperity gap with the rest of the UK should be a priority for the Welsh Government;

2. Believes in the importance of delivering a balanced, integrated, export-led economic strategy that addresses Wales's underdevelopment and the need for a Welsh development bank to support a long-term commitment to investing in Wales's people, business and infrastructure; and

3. Supports a successful and sustainable future for foundation industries, in particular, the steel industry.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

36

0

11

47

The motion as amended was agreed.

 


09/12/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.20

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5905 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward proposals to use new taxation powers under the Wales Act 2014 to allow the next Welsh Government to introduce a levy on sugary drinks.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

38

0

10

48

The motion without amendment was agreed.

 


09/12/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.53

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5904 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Believes in the importance of securing a sustainable future for S4C as an independent Welsh-language broadcaster;

2. Welcomes the continuing commitment by S4C to move its headquarters out of Cardiff to Carmarthen; and

3. Believes the proposal in the comprehensive spending review to further cut the UK Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport's budget to S4C by 26 per cent is inimical to these aims and therefore unacceptable.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

48

0

0

48

The motion without amendment was agreed.

 


25/11/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.56

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5890 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales

1. Notes the need to strengthen the performance of the north Wales economy.

2. Recognises the need to develop north Wales as an economic powerhouse alongside, and co-operating with, the northern powerhouse in England in order to promote cross-border economic activity.

3. Recognises the importance of infrastructure investment to promote the economy, calls for a sustained programme of improvements to the A55 corridor, and calls on the Welsh Government to continue to support the electrification of the North Wales Coast Line.

4. Believes that the next devolved Welsh rail franchise must continue to include routes to the north west of England.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

41

0

11

52

The motion without amendment was agreed.


18/11/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.09

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5877 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Opposes the renewal or replacement of the current Trident system by the UK Government; and

2. Supports international efforts for world-wide nuclear disarmament.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

14

0

35

49

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Delete all and replace with:

Supports international efforts for world-wide nuclear disarmament, but recognises that this is a matter for the UK Government.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

25

0

24

49

Amendment 1 was agreed.

As Amendment 1 was agreed, amendments 2 and 3 were de-selected

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5877 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Supports international efforts for world-wide nuclear disarmament, but recognises that this is a matter for the UK Government.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

38

10

1

49

The motion as amended was agreed.

 


11/11/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.57

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5870 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes that childcare costs in Wales are amongst the most expensive in the developed world;

2. Notes that families in Wales receive less free childcare than their counterparts in England and Scotland;

3. Recognises the importance of early education to raising the attainment of disadvantaged pupils;

4. Calls upon the Welsh Government to provide a consistent amount of free childcare and early education throughout Wales.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

19

0

28

47

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendment was tabled:

Amendment 1 – Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Welcomes the funding secured in the 2014 budget deal between the Welsh Liberal Democrats and the Welsh Government for £0.4 million over two years to implement a feasibility study and pilot childcare scheme for students in further education.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

28

10

9

47

Amendment 1 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5870 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes that childcare costs in Wales are amongst the most expensive in the developed world;

2. Notes that families in Wales receive less free childcare than their counterparts in England and Scotland;

3. Recognises the importance of early education to raising the attainment of disadvantaged pupils;

4. Calls upon the Welsh Government to provide a consistent amount of free childcare and early education throughout Wales.

5. Welcomes the funding secured in the 2014 budget deal between the Welsh Liberal Democrats and the Welsh Government for £0.4 million over two years to implement a feasibility study and pilot childcare scheme for students in further education.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

4

19

24

47

The motion as amended was not agreed.


04/11/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.06

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5864 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Calls on the Welsh Government to improve performance in relation to tackling fuel poverty.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

37

0

5

42

The motion without amendment was agreed.


21/10/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.12

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5852 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Calls for an immediate moratorium on any expenditure and planning of the M4 'Black Route' until a mandate has been given by the people of Wales when they elect the next Welsh Government in the May 2016 Assembly election.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

40

49

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments have been tabled:

Amendment 1 – Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Delete all and replace with:

Welcome that the budget deal agreed between the Welsh Government and the Welsh Liberal Democrats ensured "that no construction of an M4 relief road would start before the next Assembly elections" in May 2016 and that a detailed Environmental Impact Study on the Welsh Government's preferred 'Black Route' would be commissioned.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

29

0

20

49

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 1 was agreed, therefore amendment 2 was de-selected.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5852 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Welcome that the budget deal agreed between the Welsh Government and the Welsh Liberal Democrats ensured "that no construction of an M4 relief road would start before the next Assembly elections" in May 2016 and that a detailed Environmental Impact Study on the Welsh Government's preferred 'Black Route' would be commissioned.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

30

0

19

49

The motion as amended was agreed.


07/10/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.45

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5839 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the UK Government's stated intention to deliver a reserved powers model for devolution through a new Wales Bill;

 

2. Reiterates its support for Welsh devolution to function on the basis of a reserved powers model;

 

3.  Rejects any form of reserved powers model that removes any powers currently exercisable by the Assembly under the present arrangements;

 

4. Calls for the creation of a Welsh legal jurisdiction as the most desirable and effective legal framework to accompany the implementation of a reserved powers model for devolution; and

 

5. Calls for the devolution of criminal justice and policing to accompany the creation of a Welsh legal jurisdiction.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

37

0

14

51

The motion without amendment was agreed.


23/09/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.26

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5827 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Supports a strong media as an integral element of a free and fully-functioning democracy in Wales;

 

2. Recognises the significant impact of the media and creative industries on the Welsh economy;

 

3. Is concerned about the UK Government's current proposals for the BBC ahead of its charter renewal in 2016 with particular regard to broadcasting in both English and Welsh and a strong BBC Wales and S4C;

 

4. Calls upon its committees to inquire into and act upon fundamental changes to the media industry in order to support its democratic functions in Wales; and

 

5. Re-establishes a broadcasting sub-committee in order to formulate a view and position on the BBC Charter Renewal as soon as possible.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

10

0

41

51

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 – Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert as new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to ensure the financial stability and editorial independence of S4C.


A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

51

0

0

51

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2 – Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Delete point 5 and replace with:

 

Welcomes the agreement of the Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee to undertake an inquiry into the BBC charter review.


A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

41

0

10

51

Amendment 2 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5827 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Supports a strong media as an integral element of a free and fully-functioning democracy in Wales;

 

2. Recognises the significant impact of the media and creative industries on the Welsh economy;

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to ensure the financial stability and editorial independence of S4C.

 

4. Is concerned about the UK Government's current proposals for the BBC ahead of its charter renewal in 2016 with particular regard to broadcasting in both English and Welsh and a strong BBC Wales and S4C;

 

5. Calls upon its committees to inquire into and act upon fundamental changes to the media industry in order to support its democratic functions in Wales; and

 

6. Welcomes the agreement of the Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee to undertake an inquiry into the BBC charter review.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

40

0

11

51

The motion as amended was agreed.


16/09/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.58

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5822 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that any increases in the block grant which result from an increase in UK Government health expenditure, are invested in Welsh health and social care services.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

10

11

31

52

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 – Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises the importance of investment in safe nurse staffing levels which have a significant impact on patient care and the recruitment and retention of staff

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

52

0

0

52

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2 – Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Add as new point at end of motion:


Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that parity for mental healthcare is a priority for future investment in the Welsh health service.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

52

0

0

52

Amendment 2 was agreed.

Amendment 3 – Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure improving access to GPs is a priority for future investment in the Welsh health service.


A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

52

0

0

52

Amendment 3 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5822 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that any increases in the block grant which result from an increase in UK Government health expenditure, are invested in Welsh health and social care services.

2. Recognises the importance of investment in safe nurse staffing levels which have a significant impact on patient care and the recruitment and retention of staff

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that parity for mental healthcare is a priority for future investment in the Welsh health service

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure improving access to GPs is a priority for future investment in the Welsh health service.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

15

11

26

52

The motion as amended was not agreed.


15/07/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.14

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5817 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the serious difficulties facing the red meat and dairy sectors in Wales;

 

2. Regrets the decline in the farm-gate price of milk and lamb;

 

3. Regrets the failure of the UK Government to reform the red meat levy;

 

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) utilise the Rural Development Programme to provide immediate support for those sectors and businesses most affected;

 

b) protect Welsh farmers from the volatility of global markets by strengthening domestic supply chains;

 

c) make urgent representation to the UK Government with a view to introducing a fairer red meat levy distribution system; and

 

d) work towards holding a Welsh national year of food and drink as a focal point for the promotion of Welsh produce on a domestic and international level.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

34

0

16

50

The motion without amendment was agreed.


01/07/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.23

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5802 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Believes that the education system should enable the education workforce to take the lead on professional development and on improving education standards;

 

2. Calls for the raising of the professional standards of the education workforce by making teaching a Master's level profession and improving continual professional development for the whole workforce; and

 

3. Calls for the devolution of teachers' pay and conditions to Wales.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

44

53

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 – Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert as new point 2 and renumber accordingly:

 

Believes that a professional registration body can help with the continuous improvement of education staff and students and calls on the Welsh Government to ensure elected representation of peers from the teaching profession to the Education Workforce Council to ensure it is properly accountable.


A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

26

0

27

53

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 – Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

In point 2, delete all after 'and' and replace with: 'calls for better access to continual professional development for the whole workforce, regardless of employer; and'


A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

53

0

0

53

Amendment 2 was agreed.

Amendment 3 – Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete point 3 and replace with:

 

Recognises the advantage of the devolution of teachers' pay and conditions to Wales providing there is an appropriate transfer of resources."


A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

31

0

21

52

Amendment 3 was agreed.

Amendment 3 was agreed, therefore amendment 4 was de-selected.


A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5802 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Believes that the education system should enable the education workforce to take the lead on professional development and on improving education standards;

 

2. Calls for the raising of the professional standards of the education workforce by making teaching a Master's level profession and calls for better access to continual professional development for the whole workforce, regardless of employer; and

 

3. Recognises the advantage of the devolution of teachers' pay and conditions to Wales providing there is an appropriate transfer of resources.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

41

0

12

53

The motion as amended was agreed.


17/06/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.55

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5788 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the Welsh Government's intention to reform local government in Wales.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that public services in Wales are delivered efficiently and effectively and meets the needs of the citizens of Wales.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

34

0

14

48

The motion without amendment was agreed

 


10/06/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.59

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5781 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to take effective action to promote women's full economic participation.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

15

48

The motion without amendment was agreed.


13/05/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.20

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5759 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises that the Barnett funding formula is not in the best interest of Wales;

 

2. Notes that if Wales was funded on the same basis as Scotland per head of the population, it would receive an additional £1.2 billion every year; and

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to make the case for Wales to be funded on the same basis as Scotland.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

38

47

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Delete all and replace with:

 

1. Recognises the findings of the Holtham Commission that the Barnett formula underfunds Wales by some £300 million per year.

 

2. Believes that Wales should be funded fairly.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to:

 

a) commission an update of the Holtham Commission's analysis;

 

b) immediately entrench a Barnett floor; and

 

c) increase the block grant to an equitable level to ensure fair funding for Wales.


A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

3

0

44

47

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 2 – Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete points 2 and 3 and replace with:

 

2. Notes that repeated studies have found that Wales is underfunded relative to need.

 

3. Calls on the UK Government to ensure that Wales is funded fairly by implementing a funding floor which has cross-party support.


A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

28

0

19

47

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

As amendment 2 was agreed, amendments 3 was de-selected

 

Amendment 4 – Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Insert as new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

 

Welcomes the St David’s Day agreement and the plans for a funding floor for Wales.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

13

0

34

47

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

 

As amendment 2 was agreed, amendment 5 was de-selected

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5759 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises that the Barnett funding formula is not in the best interest of Wales;

 

2. Notes that repeated studies have found that Wales is underfunded relative to need.

 

3. Calls on the UK Government to ensure that Wales is funded fairly by implementing a funding floor which has cross-party support.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

47

0

0

47

The motion as amended was agreed.

 


06/05/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.49

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5751 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Believes that policing should reflect the needs of the people of Wales.

2. Believes that the police forces of Wales have been politicised by establishing elected Police and Crime Commissioners.

3. Calls for Police and Crime Commissioners to be scrapped at the earliest opportunity.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

25

0

8

33

The motion without amendment was agreed.


22/04/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.13

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5741 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the importance of further education institutions to the provision of post-16 education;

 

2. Notes the importance of providing adult learning opportunities for adults wanting to acquire new skills;

 

3. Regrets the impact of cuts to post-16 education on the further education sector; and

 

4. Welcomes the Welsh Government's commitment to annually monitor the pay of senior management in higher education and urges that be extended to further education.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

37

0

9

46

The motion without amendment was agreed.

 


25/03/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.48

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5733 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Opposes any relocation of the UK's nuclear weapons system to Wales.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to make such representations to the UK Government.

3. Opposes the renewal or replacement of the current Trident system by the UK Government.

4. Supports international efforts for world-wide nuclear disarmament.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

38

47

The motion without amendment not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete all and replace with:

Notes that the Welsh Government has no powers to determine the siting of nuclear weapons and recognises that this is a matter for the UK Government.

 

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

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

34

0

13

47

Amendment 1 was agreed

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5733 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Notes that the Welsh Government has no powers to determine the siting of nuclear weapons and recognises that this is a matter for the UK Government.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

38

0

9

47

The motion as amended was agreed.

 


11/03/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.41

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

NDM5718 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the IPCC Climate Change 2014 Synthesis Report which states that:

a) "Human influence on the climate system is clear, and recent anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases are the highest in history,"

b) "The atmosphere and ocean have warmed, the amounts of snow and ice have diminished, and sea level has risen" and

c) "Substantial emissions reductions over the next few decades can reduce climate risks in the 21st century and beyond, increase prospects for effective adaptation, reduce the costs and challenges of mitigation in the longer term, and contribute to climate-resilient pathways for sustainable development."

2. Calls upon the Welsh Government to introduce statutory targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Wales.

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

40

49

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Delete point 2 and replace with:

Looks forward to the Environment Bill through which the Welsh Government will legislate for statutory targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

34

0

15

49

Amendment 1 was agreed.

As amendment 1 was agreed, amendments 2 and 3 were de-selected

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5718 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the IPCC Climate Change 2014 Synthesis Report which states that:

a) "Human influence on the climate system is clear, and recent anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases are the highest in history,"

b) "The atmosphere and ocean have warmed, the amounts of snow and ice have diminished, and sea level has risen" and

c) "Substantial emissions reductions over the next few decades can reduce climate risks in the 21st century and beyond, increase prospects for effective adaptation, reduce the costs and challenges of mitigation in the longer term, and contribute to climate-resilient pathways for sustainable development."

2. Looks forward to the Environment Bill through which the Welsh Government will legislate for statutory targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

49

0

0

49

The motion as amended was agreed.


04/03/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.45

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5710 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Believes that Wales's level of self-government should not be secondary to any other part of the UK;

 

2. Regrets that the UK Government has failed to deliver equality of powers and esteem for Wales during its tenure;

 

3. Calls for full parity of powers and funding for Wales with Scotland;

 

4. Calls for the transfer of responsibility for Wales's constitution to the National Assembly for Wales through a new home rule Bill;

 

5. Asserts that the home rule Bill should include the full devolution of responsibility of Wales's natural resources;

 

6. Further calls for the creation of a Welsh legal jurisdiction and the devolution of policing, prisons, courts and criminal justice; and

 

7. Believes that the National Assembly for Wales should be empowered to support those requiring social protection through increased powers on welfare benefits as recommended by the Smith Commission for Scotland.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

35

44

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Delete all and replace with:

 

1. Welcomes the substantial steps forward in the devolution settlement for Wales taken since 2010 including:

 

a) a referendum on law-making powers for the National Assembly for Wales;

 

b) the establishment of the Silk Commission;

 

c) the delivery of the Wales Act 2014 which has devolved stamp duty, business rates and landfill tax to the National Assembly for Wales and provided for a referendum on whether an element of income tax should be devolved.

 

2. Welcomes the St. David's Day announcement which proposes:

 

a) devolving the responsibility for all energy planning development consents for projects up to 350 MW onshore and in Welsh territorial waters;

 

b) devolving speed limits, bus and taxi regulations, and the functions of the Traffic Commissioner;

 

c) introducing a Reserved Powers model;

 

d) devolving port development;

 

e) devolving powers relating to Assembly and local government elections;

 

f) devolving competence over equality duties for devolved public sector; and

 

g) devolving the licensing of onshore oil and gas extraction in Wales.

 

3. Believes that we must go further in securing Home Rule for Wales and calls for:

 

a) full devolution of the remaining Silk Part 1 proposals on financial powers for Wales;

 

b) full devolution of the remaining Silk Part 2 proposals on legislative powers for Wales;

 

c) the devolution of funding of Network Rail in relation to the Wales network;

 

d) the devolution of drink drive limits;

 

e) devolution of the responsibility for funding public expenditure to S4C to the Assembly;

 

f) the devolution of youth justice, policing and in the longer term other justice powers;

 

g) the transferral of powers to manage the Crown Estate's economic assets;

 

h) the transferral of control over a range of benefits for older people, carers and disabled people;

 

i) the devolution of powers to lower the voting age to 16 in Welsh national and local elections;

 

j) the Welsh Government to be allowed to set its own bank holidays; and

 

k) the Children's Commissioner for Wales to be given the power to examine issues that affect children in Wales but are not within the control of the Welsh Government.

 

4. Calls for the establishment of a UK-wide constitutional convention to draft a plan for a new union.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

3

0

41

44

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete all and replace with:

 

1. Notes the Assembly's resolution, supported by all parties and approved on 22 October 2014, setting out its aspirations for the future of devolution in Wales;

 

2. Notes the publication by the UK Government of a Command Paper setting out proposals for the next stages of devolution;

 

3. Recognises that progress has been made against some of the Assembly's agreed aspirations for devolution, including  a reserved powers model for Wales, and new powers for the Assembly on transport, natural resources and elections;

 

4. Welcomes the recognition by the UK Government that Wales should have a fairer funding settlement, but expresses disappointment that this falls short of the Assembly's unanimous request for the UK Government to commit to a specific mechanism to stop further convergence;

 

5. Expresses disappointment about the lack of progress on devolving other powers recommended by the UK Government's Commission on Devolution in Wales; and

 

6. Calls on the next UK Government to address these outstanding matters following the UK General Election.

 

 A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

26

0

18

44

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

As amendment 2 was agreed, amendment 3 was de-selected

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5710 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

1. Notes the Assembly's resolution, supported by all parties and approved on 22 October 2014, setting out its aspirations for the future of devolution in Wales;

 

2. Notes the publication by the UK Government of a Command Paper setting out proposals for the next stages of devolution;

 

3. Recognises that progress has been made against some of the Assembly's agreed aspirations for devolution, including  a reserved powers model for Wales, and new powers for the Assembly on transport, natural resources and elections;

 

4. Welcomes the recognition by the UK Government that Wales should have a fairer funding settlement, but expresses disappointment that this falls short of the Assembly's unanimous request for the UK Government to commit to a specific mechanism to stop further convergence.

 

5. Expresses disappointment about the lack of progress on devolving other powers recommended by the UK Government's Commission on Devolution in Wales; and

 

6. Calls on the next UK Government to address these outstanding matters following the UK General Election.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

35

0

9

44

The motion as amended was agreed.


11/02/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.50

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5695 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Calls on Welsh Government to prepare a new 10 year national workforce plan for the NHS, which includes actions to train and recruit 1,000 additional doctors, to ensure the NHS is able to deliver health services in all parts of Wales.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

10

0

38

48

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Delete all after 'a new 10 year national workforce plan for the NHS,' and replace with 'which ensures action is taken to train and recruit sufficient doctors, nurses and other health care professionals to ensure that health and social care across Wales is ready for the future'.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

28

0

20

48

Amendment 1 was agreed.

 

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

 

Amendment 3 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Adds as new point at end of motion:

 

Regrets that successive Welsh Governments have failed to plan effectively for the workforce needs of the Welsh NHS.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

23

0

25

48

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5695 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Calls on Welsh Government to prepare a new 10 year national workforce plan for the NHS, which ensures action is taken to train and recruit sufficient doctors, nurses and other health care professionals to ensure that health and social care across Wales is ready for the future.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

48

0

0

48

The motion as amended was agreed.


04/02/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.59

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5686 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes that Wales has historically made a substantial contribution to the UK's energy portfolio.

 

2. Regrets the provisions within the UK Government's Infrastructure Bill that will allow fracking companies to drill beneath Welsh homes without permission from property owners.

 

3. Believes that energy should be fully devolved to the National Assembly for Wales and that the Welsh Government should have the power to block fracking.

 

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to do everything within its power to prevent fracking from taking place in Wales until it is proven to be safe in both an environmental and public health context.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

37

0

16

53

The motion without amendment was agreed.


28/01/2015 - Dadl Plaid Cymru

The item started at 15.50

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5678 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Regrets the impact the policy of austerity has had on communities throughout Wales, which has resulted in:

 

a) the loss of over £1 billion to the Welsh economy in cuts to social protection;

 

b) an increase in the dependency of people on food banks;

 

c) cuts to local government spending which has resulted in closure of community assets and the withdrawal of services;

 

d) an increase in the wealth gap between the richest and poorest; and

 

e) the continuation of economic imbalance with a continued over-dependency on financial services and a concentration of wealth in one corner of the British state.

 

2. Calls for:

 

a) an end to austerity economics;

 

b) a rebalancing of power and wealth within the British state;

 

c) the adoption of economic policies that will result in new jobs in sustainable sectors;

 

d) an increase of the minimum wage to that of the living wage;

 

e) an end to the dismantling of the welfare state;

 

f) financial parity for Wales with Scotland; and

 

g) the devolution of fiscal levers to the National Assembly for Wales.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

43

52

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments have been tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Delete all and replace with:

 

Recognises the need for prudent economic management by Governments at all levels and the need to deliver economic security for the people of Wales and the UK.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

9

31

52

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 2 – Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Delete all and replace with:

 

1. Notes that the UK Coalition Government inherited the largest peacetime deficit in history.

 

2. Welcomes that thanks to the Liberal Democrats in the UK Government:

 

a) the budget deficit has been halved;

 

b) public sector net investment is higher as a proportion of GDP than it was between 1997 and 2010;

 

c) 1.8 million jobs have been created;

 

d) income tax has been cut by £800 for 1.2 million low and middle income Welsh workers by raising the income tax threshold to £10,500, taking 153,000 people out of paying income tax altogether;

 

e) the world's first Green Investment Bank has been established;

 

f) employers receive £2,000 cash back on the tax they pay on their employees; and

 

g) plans to pay Welsh public sector workers less for simply living outside London and south-east England have been scrapped;

 

h) The rate of employment is at a record high of 30.8 million, according to Office of National Statistics figures;

 

i) Regular pay is up 1.8 per cent and private sector pay is up 2.2 per cent, representing above inflation wage increases for workers' pay, according to Office of National Statistics figures.

 

3. Believes that:

 

a) a progressive agenda cannot be delivered by a bankrupt Government;

 

b) that demanding additional funding from the Westminster Government would not be possible in the context of an independent Wales; and

 

c) we should balance the budget by 2018, cut taxes for low and middle earners and ensure decent public services, creating opportunity for everyone.

 

4. Calls for:

 

a) fair deficit reduction through ensuring high earners and the wealthiest pay their share, including through the introduction of a banded mansion tax;

 

b) new fiscal rules to balance the budget while allowing for productive investment;

 

c) a further cut of £400 on income tax for low and middle earners;

 

d) full implementation of the Silk Part 1 proposals on financial powers for Wales; and

 

e) fair funding for Wales, by increasing the Welsh block grant to an equitable level over a Parliament and address the imbalance by immediately entrenching a Barnett floor set at a level which reflects the need for Wales to be funded fairly.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

5

12

35

52

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 3 – Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

In point 1c) delete 'cuts to local government spending' and replace with 'the unprecedented £1.5bn cut by the UK Government to the Welsh Government Block Grant';

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

26

0

27

53

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete point 2f) and replace with:

 

a fair funding settlement urgently for Wales with the implementation of a funding floor, leading to greater financial parity with Scotland and the rest of the UK;

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

28

12

11

51

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5678 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Regrets the impact the policy of austerity has had on communities throughout Wales, which has resulted in:

 

a) the loss of over £1 billion to the Welsh economy in cuts to social protection;

 

b) an increase in the dependency of people on food banks;

 

c) cuts to local government spending which has resulted in closure of community assets and the withdrawal of services;

 

d) an increase in the wealth gap between the richest and poorest; and

 

e) the continuation of economic imbalance with a continued over-dependency on financial services and a concentration of wealth in one corner of the British state.

 

2. Calls for:

 

a) an end to austerity economics;

 

b) a rebalancing of power and wealth within the British state;

 

c) the adoption of economic policies that will result in new jobs in sustainable sectors;

 

d) an increase of the minimum wage to that of the living wage;

 

e) an end to the dismantling of the welfare state;

 

f) a fair funding settlement urgently for Wales with the implementation of a funding floor, leading to greater financial parity with Scotland and the rest of the UK; and

 

g) the devolution of fiscal levers to the National Assembly for Wales.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

43

52

The motion as amended was not agreed.

 


21/01/2015 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.06

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5671 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales

 

1. Notes:

 

a) the importance of the farming industry to the economy, environment and communities of Wales;

 

b) the crisis in the dairy industry that has stemmed from a reduction in the milk prices that are paid to farmers and instability in the dairy chain;

 

c) the uncertainty regarding the basic payments that has resulted from repealing the Common Agricultural Policy Basic Payment Scheme (Provisional Payment Region Classification) (Wales) Regulations 2014 following a judicial challenge;

 

d) the vote in the European Parliament to give member states the power to authorise GM crops to member states, and the fact that the Welsh Government will be responsible for taking the decision in Wales.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) work with the dairy chain and the UK Government to take specific action to ensure the viable sustainability of milk producers;

 

b) ensure that there are sufficient resources and an achievable timescale to ensure that the basic payment is paid on 1 December 2015; and

 

c) calls on the Welsh Government to restate its intention to keep Wales GM-free.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

17

50

The motion without amendment was agreed.


03/12/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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:

 

NDM5643 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises the importance of increasing trade between Wales and the United States of America;

 

2. Believes that public services, including the National Health Service, should be exempt from the effects of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP);

 

3. Believes that the TTIP must not be allowed to prevent democratic governments from organising any other services on a publicly owned basis;

 

4. Opposes the inclusion of the investor-state dispute settlement in the agreement;

 

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to make representations to the UK Government to:

 

a) exempt public services, including the National Health Service, from the TTIP; and

 

b) reject TTIP if the final agreement, when presented for ratification, undermines the decision-making powers of democratic governments.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

14

0

The motion without amendment was agreed.


19/11/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.14

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5622 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Believes that utility costs are unacceptably high and notes the particular difficulties this creates for rural communities, businesses, and those on low incomes.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to publish an action plan to alleviate high utility costs.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

38

47

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert as new point 2 and renumber accordingly:

 

Notes the Cheaper Energy Together fund launched by the UK Government's Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to support collective switching, and calls on the Welsh Government to work with DECC to promote collective switching across Wales to reduce consumer bills.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

47

0

0

47

Amendment 1 was agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Insert as new point 2 and renumber accordingly:

 

Calls on the UK Government to implement an energy price freeze.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

14

47

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to look at grid connection costs and their impact on utility bills, particularly in rural areas.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

47

0

0

47

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to make representations to the National Grid to ensure it looks at Wales as a whole when calculating how electricity is exported when pricing calculations are made to ensure value for money for consumers.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

47

0

0

47

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to consider the vulnerability of "off-grid" customers to price rises, where switching options are limited or where markets are unregulated.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

47

0

0

47

Amendment 5 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5622 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Believes that utility costs are unacceptably high and notes the particular difficulties this creates for rural communities, businesses, and those on low incomes.

 

2. Calls on the UK Government to implement an energy price freeze.

 

3. Notes the Cheaper Energy Together fund launched by the UK Government's Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to support collective switching, and calls on the Welsh Government to work with DECC to promote collective switching across Wales to reduce consumer bills.

 

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to publish an action plan to alleviate high utility costs.

 

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to look at grid connection costs and their impact on utility bills, particularly in rural areas.

 

6. Calls on the Welsh Government to make representations to the National Grid to ensure it looks at Wales as a whole when calculating how electricity is exported when pricing calculations are made to ensure value for money for consumers.

 

7. Calls on the Welsh Government to consider the vulnerability of "off-grid" customers to price rises, where switching options are limited or where markets are unregulated.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

14

47

The motion as amended was agreed.


05/11/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.24

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5611 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Regrets that the inequality gap between the poorest and richest people and regions has grown under successive UK Governments.

 

2. Notes that GVA per capita in West Wales and the Valleys is 62.7% of the UK average while GVA per capita in Inner London is 308.8%.

 

3. Recognises the need for a rebalancing of the UK economy away from a concentration of wealth in the South East of England.

 

4. Notes the focus of the UK Government's economic strategy on the financial services sector and further notes that whilst this can be a growth sector in Wales, the core of Wales's economy is built around manufacturing, production and exports.

 

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) focus on realising and building on Wales's economic potential;

 

b) prioritise infrastructure investments in areas that need it most;

 

c) establish a publicly-owned business bank to offer finance to small businesses at competitive rates; and

 

d) extend the small business rate relief scheme to cover all businesses with a rateable value of £15,000 or less.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

10

0

40

50

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

In point 1, after UK insert "and Welsh"

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

15

0

35

50

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Insert at end of point 3:

 

and also recognises the need for a rebalancing of the Welsh economy away from a concentration of wealth along the south Wales (M4) corridor.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

15

0

35

50

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Delete point 4 and replace with:

 

Acknowledges the economic stability arising from the UK Government's policies which are stimulating UK-wide economic growth.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

15

0

35

50

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete sub-point 5(d).

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

25

5

20

50

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert as new subpoint at the end of point 5:

 

Produce a clear export strategy for Wales to match private sector ingenuity with public sector support.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

25

0

26

51

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

 

Amendment 6 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add new point at end of motion

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to adopt the Welsh Conservative proposals which include replacing Finance Wales with Invest Wales.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

10

0

40

50

Amendment 6 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 7 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add new point at end of motion:

 

Regrets the decline in Wales's GVA under fifteen years of Labour Government in Wales.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

15

0

35

50

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5611 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Regrets that the inequality gap between the poorest and richest people and regions has grown under successive UK Governments.

 

2. Notes that GVA per capita in West Wales and the Valleys is 62.7% of the UK average while GVA per capita in Inner London is 308.8%.

 

3. Recognises the need for a rebalancing of the UK economy away from a concentration of wealth in the

South East of England.

 

4. Notes the focus of the UK Government's economic strategy on the financial services sector and further notes that whilst this can be a growth sector in Wales, the core of Wales's economy is built around manufacturing, production and exports.

 

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) focus on realising and building on Wales's economic potential;

 

b) prioritise infrastructure investments in areas that need it most;

 

c) establish a publicly-owned business bank to offer finance to small businesses at competitive rates.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

35

0

15

50

The motion as amended was agreed.


22/10/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.36

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5606 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the increasingly difficult economic conditions for farmers;

 

2. Regrets the Welsh Government's decision to transfer the maximum 15% from pillar 1 to pillar 2 of the Common Agriculture Policy.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) accelerate its efforts to reduce red tape within the industry;

 

b) take practical and swift action to support the red meat and dairy sectors in Wales; and

 

c) introduce a dedicated Area of Natural Constraint scheme to help those farming in the most challenging conditions.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

8

0

41

49

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert as new point 1 and renumber accordingly:

 

Notes the high-age profile of Welsh farmers and calls on the Welsh Government to take steps to improve succession planning & shared farming.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

49

0

0

49

Amendment 1 was agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert as new point 2 and renumber accordingly:

 

Regrets the lack of a dedicated Area of Natural Constraint scheme as part of the Rural Development Plan, a decision which has its roots in choices made by the One Wales Government.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

16

0

33

49

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Regrets the Welsh Government's decision to cut the Agriculture and Food budget by 17.8% and the Animal Health budget by 20.7% in the Draft Budget 2015-16.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

19

5

25

49

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to reinstate a dedicated Cabinet level post for Agriculture and Food.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

24

0

25

49

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the National Assembly for Wales to support a voluntary code of practice for supermarkets to dedicate a prominent section of floor space for high quality Welsh PGI status and British Red Tractor meat.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

23

0

25

48

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

 

 

Amendment 6 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Believes that a North Wales based beef and lamb abattoir would ensure the long term sustainability of red meat production in North Wales.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

24

0

25

49

Amendment 6 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 7 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to reform the meat promotional levy to ensure that the levy is payable to the country in which the animal is born.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

49

0

0

49

Amendment 7 was agreed.

 

Amendment 8 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to increase the percentage of public procurement of Welsh produce.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 8:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

49

0

0

49

Amendment 8 was agreed.

 

Amendment 9 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls for the terms of reference of the independent review of the dairy industry in Wales to include the development of a comprehensive strategic action plan to support the dairy industry.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 9:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

24

0

25

49

Amendment 9 was not agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5606 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the high-age profile of Welsh farmers and calls on the Welsh Government to take steps to improve succession planning & shared farming.

 

2. Notes the increasingly difficult economic conditions for farmers;

 

3. Regrets the Welsh Government's decision to transfer the maximum 15% from pillar 1 to pillar 2 of the Common Agriculture Policy.

 

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) accelerate its efforts to reduce red tape within the industry;

 

b) take practical and swift action to support the red meat and dairy sectors in Wales; and

 

c) introduce a dedicated Area of Natural Constraint scheme to help those farming in the most challenging conditions.

 

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to reform the meat promotional levy to ensure that the levy is payable to the country in which the animal is born.

 

6. Calls on the Welsh Government to increase the percentage of public procurement of Welsh produce.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

24

0

25

49

The motion as amended was not agreed.

 


01/10/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.14

 

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

 

NDM5587 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Believes that congestion on the M4 in the Newport area is detrimental to the Welsh economy, and that a sustainable and affordable resolution is required.

 

2. Affirms that the case has not been made for proceeding with the 'black route'.

 

3. Believes that committing the entirety of new Welsh borrowing powers to one project will limit investment elsewhere.

 

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to fully consider the 'blue route' on economic, traffic management, environmental and financial grounds.

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

14

0

36

50

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Delete all and replace with:

1. Believes that congestion on the M4 in the Newport area is detrimental to the Welsh economy, and that a sustainable and affordable resolution is required.

 

2. Affirms that a transparent case is lacking for proceeding with the 'black route' and calls on the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport to publish clear evidence that environmental issues have been fully considered and an effective due diligence process has taken place.

3. Believes that committing a significant portion of new Welsh borrowing powers to one project will limit investment elsewhere and undoubtedly have an effect on other transport schemes across Wales.

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to explain why the 'blue route' was ruled out prematurely and outline what economic, traffic management, environmental and financial grounds it failed to meet.

 

 A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

11

0

39

50

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete points 2, 3 and 4.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

25

0

26

51

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

 

Believes investment in public transport and actions to encourage modal shift away from car use should be a priority as part of a sustainable, integrated transport plan.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

0

10

49

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert in point 4 after 'blue route':

 

as well as suitable public transport solutions

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

14

0

36

50

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5587 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Believes that congestion on the M4 in the Newport area is detrimental to the Welsh economy, and that a sustainable and affordable resolution is required.

 

2. Affirms that the case has not been made for proceeding with the 'black route'.

 

3. Believes investment in public transport and actions to encourage modal shift away from car use should be a priority as part of a sustainable, integrated transport plan.

 

4. Believes that committing the entirety of new Welsh borrowing powers to one project will limit investment elsewhere.

 

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to fully consider the 'blue route' on economic, traffic management, environmental and financial grounds.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

14

0

36

50

The motion as amended was not agreed.


24/09/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.14

 

NDM5571 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Believes that, following Scotland's independence referendum, relations between the nations of these islands must change;

 

2. Believes that the people of Wales are sovereign and it is they who should decide the nature and pace of constitutional development in this country; and

 

3. Calls on the First Minister to immediately begin discussions with the UK Government to facilitate a transfer of responsibility over functions to Wales, in order to rebalance powers between the nations.

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

10

0

42

52

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire):
 

Delete all and replace with:
 

Warmly welcomes Scotland's unequivocal decision to vote against independence and looks forward to working with all parts of the United Kingdom in forging a stronger union for the future.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

11

0

41

52

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan), Aled Roberts (North Wales):

 

Delete all and replace with:

 

1. Welcomes that the Scottish people have chosen to remain a member of the family of nations that is the United Kingdom;

 

2. Believes that we must promote a new union for all the people of the UK, including Wales; and

 

3. Calls for the swift implementation of Parts 1 and 2 of the Commission on Devolution in Wales and the establishment of a UK-wide constitutional convention to draft a plan for a new union.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

31

11

10

52

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5571 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Welcomes that the Scottish people have chosen to remain a member of the family of nations that is the United Kingdom;

 

2. Believes that we must promote a new union for all the people of the UK, including Wales; and

 

3. Calls for the swift implementation of Parts 1 and 2 of the Commission on Devolution in Wales and the establishment of a UK-wide constitutional convention to draft a plan for a new union.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

31

11

10

52

The motion as amended was agreed.

 


17/09/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16:53

 

NDM5562 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes that 266,000 workers in Wales are paid less than the living wage.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to work towards creating a living wage in Wales through:

a) establishing the living wage throughout the Welsh public sector;

b) working with employers to explain the benefits of paying the living wage; and

c) making representations to the Low Pay Commission to ensure that the minimum wage rises to the level of the living wage by 2020.

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

13

46

The motion without amendment was agreed.

 


02/07/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.07

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5545 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the report of the Commission on Public Service Governance and Delivery.

 

2. Notes that the report does not deal comprehensively with public services, particularly the health service, due to the terms of reference set down by the Welsh Government.

 

3. Believes that there is a need to provide a democratic mandate for a strategic long-term package of public service delivery reform.

 

4. Further believes that the balance of competencies and delivery of public services between national, regional and community government is best debated and resolved by means of party manifestos during the next Assembly election.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

8

0

39

47

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

 

Delete point 2.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

24

0

23

47

Amendment 1 was agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert as new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

 

Believes that public services would be improved by the increased accountability provided by a fair voting system.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

0

35

47

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Notes that the report calls for an enhancement of the involvement of citizens and communities in the co-production of the development and delivery of services.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

47

0

0

47

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Notes that the report states ‘the third sector can provide access to users’ experience of services and can help to ensure the systematic and sustainable engagement of communities as well as the expertise of the sector in diverse policy and service areas’.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

47

0

0

47

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Recognises the need for full cost evaluations before any action is taken on structural changes to public services.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

23

0

24

47

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5545 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the report of the Commission on Public Service Governance and Delivery.

 

2. Believes that there is a need to provide a democratic mandate for a strategic long-term package of public service delivery reform.

 

3. Further believes that the balance of competencies and delivery of public services between national, regional and community government is best debated and resolved by means of party manifestos during the next Assembly election.

 

4. Notes that the report calls for an enhancement of the involvement of citizens and communities in the co-production of the development and delivery of services.

 

5. Notes that the report states ‘the third sector can provide access to users’ experience of services and can help to ensure the systematic and sustainable engagement of communities as well as the expertise of the sector in diverse policy and service areas’.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

47

0

0

47

The motion as amended was agreed.


25/06/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.00

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5536 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Wishes the Welsh team well in the forthcoming Commonwealth Games.

 

2. Notes the importance of sport and physical activity to health and well-being.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) ensure everyone has access to sport and physical activity;

 

b) review the effectiveness of physical education in encouraging lifelong participation in sports and tackling low participation rates amongst some socio-economic groups; and

 

c) improve links between national governing bodies, local authorities, schools and sports clubs to ensure best coaching practices are adopted to increase the chances of future generations being able to compete at the highest level.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

32

0

14

46

The motion without amendment was agreed.


18/06/2014 - Dadl Plaid Cymru

The item started at 16.07

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5529 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the Welsh Government’s draft Plan Consultation Document “M4 Corridor around Newport”.

 

2. Notes the Welsh Government’s preference to construct a new M4 over the Gwent Levels to the south of Newport.

 

3. Believes that the Welsh Government’s preferred route for a new M4 should be ruled out on environmental and value for money grounds.

 

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to support improvements to the existing A48 road footprint around Newport as outlined in the‘Blue Route’ concept.

 

5. Believes that borrowing powers for Wales should not be predicated on Welsh Government support for a specific project, but should be available for use across the whole of the Wales Infrastructure Investment Plan.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

1

16

26

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Delete points 3, 4 and 5.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

11

0

15

26

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert at end of point 4:

 

‘as part of an integrated transport strategy for south east Wales incorporating investment in public transport, rail freight infrastructure and the improvement of strategic local routes’.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

15

0

11

26

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Welcomes the investment made by the UK Government and the commitment to access early borrowing powers to fund improvements to the M4;

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

16

0

10

26

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Acknowledges the need for an early decision and implementation of a road to relieve congestion on the current M4 infrastructure around Newport.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

25

0

0

25

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Acknowledges the concerns of the Environment and Sustainability Committee in their letter titled ‘Welsh Government Proposals for the M4 around Newport’, dated 5 June 2014.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

26

0

0

26

Amendment 5 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5529 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the Welsh Government’s draft Plan Consultation Document“M4 Corridor around Newport”.

 

2. Notes the Welsh Government’s preference to construct a new M4 over the Gwent Levels to the south of Newport.

 

3. Believes that the Welsh Government’s preferred route for a new M4 should be ruled out on environmental and value for money grounds.

 

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to support improvements to the existing A48 road footprint around Newport as outlined in the‘Blue Route’ concept as part of an integrated transport strategy for south east Wales incorporating investment in public transport, rail freight infrastructure and the improvement of strategic local routes.

 

5. Believes that borrowing powers for Wales should not be predicated on Welsh Government support for a specific project, but should be available for use across the whole of the Wales Infrastructure Investment Plan.

 

6. Welcomes the investment made by the UK Government and the commitment to access early borrowing powers to fund improvements to the M4.

 

7. Acknowledges the need for an early decision and implementation of a road to relieve congestion on the current M4 infrastructure around Newport.

 

8. Acknowledges the concerns of the Environment and Sustainability Committee in their letter titled ‘Welsh Government Proposals for the M4 around Newport’, dated 5 June 2014.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

5

1

20

26

The motion as amended was not agreed.


21/05/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.49

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5511 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Regrets that parts of the South Wales Valleys continue to experience high levels of deprivation.

 

2. Recognises that tackling poverty in the Valleys requires sustained investment and Welsh Government intervention.

 

3. Notes the significant potential for the South Wales Valleys to promote their social and cultural heritage.

 

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) directly support grass roots initiatives to tackle poverty and improve regeneration of the deprived Valleys areas;

 

b) ensure there is enough affordable child care to meet parents’needs;

 

c) ensure every person out of work in the Valleys has access to an apprenticeship or skills training;

 

d) develop, through public consultation, a comprehensive strategy to tackle the problems and build sustainable communities in the Valleys.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

28

0

15

43

The motion without amendment was agreed.

 


14/05/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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:

 

NDM5505 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the UK Government’s intention to develop the HS2 high-speed rail network in England.

 

2. Recognises that the development of HS2 is predicted to have an overall negative impact on the economy of Wales.

 

3. Regrets that, to date, it has not been confirmed that Wales will receive any further additional resource through the Barnett formula as a result of UK Government expenditure on HS2.

 

4. Notes the critical importance of transport infrastructure investment for the future prospects of the Welsh economy.

 

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to secure full Barnett consequentials, or any other fair financial settlement, from the development of HS2.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

41

50

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

In point 2, delete all after ‘Recognises’ and replace with:

 

‘the opportunities that HS2 represents in strengthening the business case for electrification of the north Wales line.’

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

41

0

9

50

Amendment 1 was agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Delete point 3 and replace with:

 

Welcomes the significant investment in the electrification of the Great Western Main Line.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

41

0

9

50

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Delete points 4 and 5 and replace with:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to honour its agreement with the UK Government to work in partnership to deliver electrification of the south Wales lines.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

16

0

34

50

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert as new point 5 and renumber accordingly:

 

Welcomes the increase in the UK’s rail capacity from the development of HS2 which will enable more freight movement to be achieved by rail across the UK.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

41

9

0

50

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5505 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the UK Government’s intention to develop the HS2 high-speed rail network in England.

 

2. Recognises the opportunities that HS2 represents in strengthening the business case for electrification of the north Wales line..

 

3. Welcomes the significant investment in the electrification of the Great Western Main Line.

 

4. Notes the critical importance of transport infrastructure investment for the future prospects of the Welsh economy.

 

5. Welcomes the increase in the UK’s rail capacity from the development of HS2 which will enable more freight movement to be achieved by rail across the UK.

 

6. Calls on the Welsh Government to secure full Barnett consequentials, or any other fair financial settlement, from the development of HS2.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

31

0

19

50

The motion as amended was agreed.


07/05/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.13

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5498 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Calls for the abolition of the bedroom tax.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

32

0

16

48

The motion without amendment was agreed.

 


30/04/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.56

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5495 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes that the youth unemployment rate stands at 21.3% - the highest level of all the four UK nations;

 

2. Regrets that long-term youth unemployment has quadrupled since the current Welsh Government took office;

 

3. Recognises the value of young people to the Welsh economy; and

 

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to take immediate steps to enhance the economic prospects of young people.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

8

0

37

45

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

In point 3, after ‘economy’ insert ‘and regrets that only 60% of employed, full-time, first-degree graduates from Welsh HEIs remained in Wales for employment six months after graduation’.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

22

0

23

45

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

 

The Presiding Officer did not select amendment 2 for debate.

 

Amendment 3 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

In point 4 delete ‘take immediate steps’ and replace with‘work jointly with the UK Government’.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

14

0

31

45

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to collect improved data in order to inform evidence-based policies to better match training opportunities and graduates in Wales.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

22

0

23

45

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

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

 


26/03/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.13

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5478 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the lower life expectancy rates in deprived communities;

 

2. Recognises the role of legislation, taxation and public policy in promoting good health and tackling the link between poverty and ill-health; and

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to take action to break the link between poverty and ill-health.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

35

0

15

50

The motion without amendment was agreed.


19/03/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 18.08

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5467 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to tackle barriers to employment and career progression by:

 

a) Extending affordable childcare across Wales;

 

b) Ensuring public sector bodies take positive action to increase diversity;

 

c) Working with large employers to increase opportunities for disabled people;

 

d) Supporting the living wage and eliminating poor employment practices such as zero-hours contracts.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

35

0

17

52

The motion without amendment was agreed.


12/03/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.00

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5449 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises that the Welsh language is an economic driver and that its long term continuation as a community language depends on strong local and regional economic growth.

 

2. Recognises that expenditure by the Welsh Government and public bodies can have a real impact on the language.

 

3. Believes that the Welsh Government and its partners should develop area-based economic policies to support the language and maximise its economic benefit.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

50

0

5

55

The motion without amendment was agreed.


05/03/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.52

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5441 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises Wales's historic success as a centre for innovation and industry;

 

2. Recognises the centrality of an export-based strategy for future economic success;

 

3. Believes new approaches are necessary to assess export capacity; and

 

4. Supports efforts to maximise the potential of indigenous businesses to expand and create employment and prosperity.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

34

0

17

51

The motion without amendment was agreed.


19/02/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.55

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5438 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the 44% drop in farm incomes across all farm types in Wales last year;

 

2. Regrets the Welsh Government’s decision to transfer the full 15% from Pillar 1 to Pillar 2 of the Common Agriculture Policy and the subsequent 23.4% reduction to Single Payment Scheme entitlements; and

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to give full regard to these and other challenging circumstances currently being faced by the agriculture industry as it introduces reforms to the Common Agriculture Policy, a new Rural Development Plan and wider rural policy initiatives in Wales.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

10

0

43

53

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert as new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to use the Rural Development Plan to bring forward a Moorland specific Areas of Natural Constraint scheme.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

28

55

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed

 

Amendment 2 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Insert as new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

 

Further regrets the impact of Bovine TB on farm income in Wales and the Welsh Government’s failure to tackle this important issue.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

26

1

27

54

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

 

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


05/02/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.16

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5422 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Recognises the significant potential of Wales’ natural resources and believes that full control over their use should be devolved to the National Assembly.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

32

0

16

48

The motion without amendment was agreed.


22/01/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.46

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5405 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes that over a year has passed since the publication of the figures of the 2011 census that show a reduction of 2% in the number of Welsh speakers in Wales.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to act to enable the Welsh language to thrive, by, among other things:

 

a) ensuring that everyone in Wales has the opportunity to learn Welsh;

 

b) investing in Welsh-medium childcare;

 

c) increasing the number of pupils receiving the Foundation Phase through the medium of Welsh;

 

d) using the potential under the Welsh Language Measure 2011 to set standards for the Welsh language that provide Welsh speakers with stronger rights than those provided by Welsh-language schemes under the Welsh Language Act 1993;

 

e) encouraging public bodies to use the Welsh language as an administrative language internally;

 

f) creating economic opportunities and jobs in Welsh-language strongholds, by promoting  Bangor and Menai, Aberystwyth and Carmarthen as city-regions;

 

g) ensuring that the Welsh language is taken seriously within the planning system.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

43

52

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert as new point 2 and renumber accordingly:

 

Notes failures by the Welsh Government to fully meet standards to promote the use of regional and minority languages in public life as set out in the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

26

0

27

53

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Insert ‘effectively’ at end of sub-point 2a.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

38

0

14

52

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Delete point 2f and replace with:

 

supporting Welsh-language heartlands in West Wales by developing an economic strategy for these areas that reflects their character and is tailored to their needs

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

31

0

21

52

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

As amendment 3 was agreed, amendment 4 was de-selected.

Amendment 5 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new sub-point at end of point 2:

 

capitalising on the extra funding for Flying Start to improve the promotion of Welsh to young children and their families.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

52

0

0

52

Amendment 5 was agreed.

 

Amendment 6 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new sub-point at end of point 2:

 

working with adults learning Welsh to create opportunities for Welsh to be spoken in their community.

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

52

0

0

52

Amendment 6 was agreed.

 

Amendment 7 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as new sub-point at the end of point 2:

 

addressing local difficulties faced in receiving Welsh language broadcasting since the digital TV switchover in 2010.

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

52

0

0

52

Amendment 7 was agreed.

 

Amendment 8 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as new sub-point at end of point 2:

 

addressing weaknesses in Welsh second language provision in schools.

A vote was taken on Amendment 8:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

52

0

0

52

Amendment 8 was agreed.

 

Amendment 9 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as new sub-point at end of point 2:

 

ensuring the Welsh Language Commissioner is appointed by the National Assembly for Wales.

A vote was taken on Amendment 9:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

35

52

Amendment 9 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 10 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as new sub-point at end of point 2:

 

ensuring that Welsh Education Strategic Plans are robust and contain deliverable measures to meet demand for Welsh medium education and ensure continuity between primary and secondary education on offer.

A vote was taken on Amendment 10:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

52

0

0

52

Amendment 10 was agreed.

 

Amendment 11 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as new sub-point at end of point 2:

 

ensure that any evaluation of the Flying Start programme addresses Welsh language provision.

A vote was taken on Amendment 11:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

52

0

0

52

Amendment 11 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5405 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes that over a year has passed since the publication of the figures of the 2011 census that show a reduction of 2% in the number of Welsh speakers in Wales.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to act to enable the Welsh language to thrive, by, among other things:

 

a) ensuring that everyone in Wales has the opportunity to learn Welsh effectively;

 

b) investing in Welsh-medium childcare;

 

c) increasing the number of pupils receiving the Foundation Phase through the medium of Welsh;

 

d) using the potential under the Welsh Language Measure 2011 to set standards for the Welsh language that provide Welsh speakers with stronger rights than those provided by Welsh-language schemes under the Welsh Language Act 1993;

 

e) encouraging public bodies to use the Welsh language as an administrative language internally;

 

f) supporting Welsh-language heartlands in West Wales by developing an economic strategy for these areas that reflects their character and is tailored to their needs

 

g) ensuring that the Welsh language is taken seriously within the planning system.

 

h) capitalising on the extra funding for Flying Start to improve the promotion of Welsh to young children and their families

 

i) working with adults learning Welsh to create opportunities for Welsh to be spoken in their community.

 

j) addressing local difficulties faced in receiving Welsh language broadcasting since the digital TV switchover in 2010.

 

k) addressing weaknesses in Welsh second language provision in schools.

 

l) ensuring that Welsh Education Strategic Plans are robust and contain deliverable measures to meet demand for Welsh medium education and ensure continuity between primary and secondary education on offer.

 

m) ensure that any evaluation of the Flying Start programme addresses Welsh language provision.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

40

12

0

52

The motion as amended was agreed.


15/01/2014 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.01

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

NDM5399 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to develop and implement a new national NHS workforce plan for the next decade and to significantly increase the medical workforce in Wales.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

11

0

47

58

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Delete ‘and to significantly increase the medical workforce in Wales’ and replace with ‘to address recruitment challenges in the Welsh health service’

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

47

0

11

58

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to outline how it intends to use the additional £180 million allocated to the Welsh health service for 2014-15 following the recommendations of the Francis Report, to respond to workforce issues within the Welsh NHS.

 

The Francis Report is available at:

 

http://www.midstaffspublicinquiry.com/report

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

58

0

0

58

Amendment 2 was agreed.

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Regrets that Welsh Government recruitment campaigns, such as Work for Wales, have done little to alleviate the shortage of clinicians in some disciplines.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

29

0

30

59

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

 

 Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Regrets that uncertainty over the future of services in some Welsh hospitals has been detrimental to the recruitment of staff.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

29

0

30

59

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Notes the high spend on locum and agency staff across health boards in Wales as a result of workforce challenges.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

29

0

30

59

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

 

Amendment 6 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Recognises the necessity of a properly resourced NHS and the importance of investment in training and permanent posts.

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

57

0

0

57

Amendment 6 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Calls on the Welsh Government to develop and implement a new national NHS workforce plan for the next decade and to address recruitment challenges in the Welsh health service.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to outline how it intends to use the additional £180 million allocated to the Welsh health service for 2014-15 following the recommendations of the Francis Report, to respond to workforce issues within the Welsh NHS.

 

The Francis Report is available at:

 

http://www.midstaffspublicinquiry.com/report

 

3. Recognises the necessity of a properly resourced NHS and the importance of investment in training and permanent posts.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

29

0

30

59

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the motion as amended. Therefore, the motion as amended was not agreed.


11/12/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.11

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5386 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the recent rises in energy prices and regrets the impact that this will have on all households in Wales, especially the fuel poor and those who cannot access preferential dual fuel energy deals.

2. Regrets that food bank use has almost tripled over the past year, with the majority of those turning to food banks being working age families, some because of low paid employment.

3. Notes that the recent Community Housing Cymru report on the impact of the bedroom tax found that arrears as a result of the bedroom tax are predicted to be over £2 million by next April.

4. Notes that there are still over 41,000 more people unemployed now than before the economic crisis began.

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to review and revise its anti-poverty strategy in light of the growing crisis faced by people as a result of austerity, changes to benefits and rises in the cost of living.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

44

53

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new point at start of motion and renumber accordingly:

Welcomes that the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the third quarter of 2013 and the forecast for UK GDP growth in 2013 has been revised up from 0.6% to 1.4%.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

44

0

9

53

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Insert at the end of point 1:

‘, and the need to address the impact of this with a clear understanding of the consequences for prices, investment, consumer and industry behaviour’

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

44

0

9

53

Amendment 2 was agreed.

Amendment 3 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new point 2 and renumber accordingly:

Welcomes the UK Government’s announcement of reforms to save households an average of £50 per year on their energy bills and to freeze fuel duty for the rest of this Parliament.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

44

0

9

53

Amendment 3 was agreed.

Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete point 2 and replace with:

Notes that newly opened food banks across Wales are helping to meet the need of the hidden hungry and acknowledges the important work of food banks and their contribution to the lives of people in crisis.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

5

9

53

Amendment 4 was agreed.

Amendment 5 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

Welcomes the Liberal Democrat policy to raise the income tax threshold to £10,000, implemented by the UK Government, which means that from April 2014 over 1.1 million people in Wales will have received a tax cut of over £700 and that 106,000 Welsh low-income workers will be taken out of paying income tax altogether.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

32

12

9

53

Amendment 5 was agreed.

Amendment 6 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete point 3 and replace with:

Calls on the Welsh Government to take urgent action to deliver a whole market solution to the post devolution housing supply crisis.

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

44

0

9

53

Amendment 6 was agreed.

Amendment 7 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new point 4 and renumber accordingly:

Regrets the failure of housing associations and the Welsh Government to prepare for changes in the benefit system, despite two years’ notice, and the failure of previous Labour and Conservative governments to build sufficient homes, resulting in a loss of 1.5 million homes.

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

5

0

48

53

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

Amendment 8 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete point 4 and replace with:

Welcomes the fall in the number of people not in employment in Wales since 2010, but recognises that Wales still has a long way to go compared to the rest of the UK.

A vote was taken on Amendment 8:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

0

41

53

Amendment 8 was not agreed.

Amendment 9 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert at the end of point 4:

‘and regrets that Wales continues to lag behind the rest of the UK with an unemployment rate of 7.8% compared to a UK average of 7.1%’.

A vote was taken on Amendment 9:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

36

53

Amendment 9 was not agreed.

Amendment 10  - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete point 5 and replace with:

Calls on the Welsh Government to review and revise its anti-poverty strategy on the basis of co-production in order to tackle the deep rooted causes of poverty in Wales, the widening poverty gap and stalled social mobility since devolution.

A vote was taken on Amendment 10:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

0

41

53

Amendment 10 was not agreed.

Amendment 11 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

In point 5, delete ‘in light of the growing crisis faced by people as a result of austerity, changes to benefits and rises in the cost of living’ and replace with ‘to tackle deep-rooted and growing poverty in Welsh communities’.A vote was taken on Amendment 11:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

35

53

Amendment 11 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5386 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Welcomes that the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the third quarter of 2013 and the forecast for UK GDP growth in 2013 has been revised up from 0.6% to 1.4%.

2. Notes the recent rises in energy prices and regrets the impact that this will have on all households in Wales, especially the fuel poor and those who cannot access preferential dual fuel energy deals, and the need to address the impact of this with a clear understanding of the consequences for prices, investment, consumer and industry behaviour.

3. Welcomes the UK Government’s announcement of reforms to save households an average of £50 per year on their energy bills and to freeze fuel duty for the rest of this Parliament.

4. Notes that newly opened food banks across Wales are helping to meet the need of the hidden hungry and acknowledges the important work of food banks and their contribution to the lives of people in crisis.

5. Welcomes the Liberal Democrat policy to raise the income tax threshold to £10,000, implemented by the UK Government, which means that from April 2014 over 1.1 million people in Wales will have received a tax cut of over £700 and that 106,000 Welsh low-income workers will be taken out of paying income tax altogether.

6. Calls on the Welsh Government to take urgent action to deliver a whole market solution to the post devolution housing supply crisis.

7. Notes that there are still over 41,000 more people unemployed now than before the economic crisis began.

8. Calls on the Welsh Government to review and revise its anti-poverty strategy in light of the growing crisis faced by people as a result of austerity, changes to benefits and rises in the cost of living.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

5

0

48

53

The motion as amended was not agreed.


04/12/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.49

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5379 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes:

a) that the estimated funding gap between the demand for finance from Welsh businesses and the current supply from the banking sector is £500 million;

b) that non-domestic rates account for a significant proportion of operating costs for micro and small businesses;

c) that a 1% increase in the rate of public sector procurement contracts that go to Welsh businesses creates 2,000 new jobs; and

d) that Wales’ natural resources offer significant potential for economic benefit.

2. Regrets:

a) that Welsh GVA per capita is the lowest of all UK nations at 75.2% of the UK;

b) that macro-economic levers remain in the hands of MPs in the UK Parliament but recognises that the Welsh Government has a significant role to play in growing the Welsh economy;

c) the absence of up-to-date economic indicators for Wales;

d) the failure of Welsh Government to tackle unemployment and underemployment; and

e) the failure of public sector bodies to implement Welsh Government policy on procurement.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government:

a) to publish a comprehensive and long-term plan for growing the Welsh economy;

b) to impress upon the Office for National Statistics the need to provide regular and frequent economic indicators for Wales;

c) to adopt the Party of Wales’ policy to extend small business rate relief to all businesses with a rateable value of £15,000 or less; and

d) to explore the benefits of establishing a publicly-owned, arm’s length, not-for-distributable-profit business development bank.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

10

0

46

56

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new sub-point 1a) and renumber accordingly:

the growth in the UK’s Gross Domestic Product in 2013;

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

46

0

10

56

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new sub-point 1a) and renumber accordingly:

that 29.8% of people in Wales are employed in the public sector, above the 23.5% average for the UK;

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

28

0

29

57

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Insert as new sub-point at the end of point 1:

that the UK economy experienced 0.8% growth in the third quarter of 2013, highlighting the success of the UK Government’s economic policy.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

18

0

37

55

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

Amendment 4 -  Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new sub-point 2a) and renumber accordingly:

that around 200,000 SMEs in Wales are struggling to get funding, according to the Stage 1 report of the ‘Access to Finance Review’ by Professor Dylan Jones-Evans.

The ‘Access to Finance Review’ can be accessed at: http://wales.gov.uk/topics/businessandeconomy/publications/accesstofinance/?lang=en

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

56

0

0

56

Amendment 4 was agreed.

Amendment 5 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete sub-point 2b) replace with:

the failure of the Welsh Government to use the significant economic levers at its disposal to stimulate growth in the Welsh economy;A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

13

0

43

56

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

Amendment 6 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete sub-point 2e).

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

46

0

10

56

Amendment 6 was agreed.

Amendment 7 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete sub-point 3c) and replace with:

to adopt the Welsh Conservative policy to extend small business rate relief to all businesses with a rateable value of up to £12,000, and provide tapered relief for those up to £15,000;

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

13

0

43

56

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

Amendment 8 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Delete sub-point 3c) and replace with:

to extend business rate relief to all businesses with a rateable value of £15,000 or less and more community facilities such as post offices, pubs and independent shops; and

A vote was taken on Amendment 8:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

18

0

38

56

Amendment 8 was not agreed.

Amendment 9 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new sub-point 3d) and renumber accordingly:

to enable local authorities to retain a proportion of the business rates they collect, in order to incentivise local economic growth;A vote was taken on Amendment 9:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

28

0

29

57

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

Amendment 10 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete sub-point 3d) and replace with:

to respond as soon as possible to the Access to Finance Review Stage 2 report and examine the case for the development of regional business banks as outlined in ‘Invest Wales’.

The ‘Access to Finance Review Stage 2’ report can be accessed at:
http://wales.gov.uk/docs/det/publications/131121accesstofund2en.pdf

‘Invest Wales’ can be accessed at: http://www.welshconservatives.com/sites/www.welshconservatives.com/files/invest_wales.pdf

A vote was taken on Amendment 10:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

41

0

15

56

Amendment 10 was agreed.

Amendment 11 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add as new sub-point at end of point 3:

to explore the possibility of splitting the Welsh multiplier into small and large businesses which would ensure fairness in the business rates system and bring Wales in line with England and Scotland.

A vote was taken on Amendment 11:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

56

0

0

56

Amendment 11 was agreed.

Amendment 12 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add as new sub-point at end of point 3:

to ensure that government policy simplifies our public sector procurement processes and regulations.

A vote was taken on Amendment 12:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

56

0

0

56

Amendment 12 was agreed.

Amendment 13 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Add as new sub-point at end of point 3:

to support smaller businesses and social enterprises and enable them to grow by unbundling public sector contracts into more manageable parts, making it easier for these businesses to bid and compete.

A vote was taken on Amendment 13:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

56

0

0

56

Amendment 13 was agreed.

Amendment 14 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Add as new sub-point at end of point 3:

to work to increase awareness amongst businesses of existing opportunities for finance, and listen to the business community on ways to improve support.

A vote was taken on Amendment 14:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

56

0

0

56

Amendment 14 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5379 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes:

a) the growth in the UK’s Gross Domestic Product in 2013;

b) that the estimated funding gap between the demand for finance from Welsh businesses and the current supply from the banking sector is £500 million;

c) that non-domestic rates account for a significant proportion of operating costs for micro and small businesses;

d) that a 1% increase in the rate of public sector procurement contracts that go to Welsh businesses creates 2,000 new jobs; and

e) that Wales’ natural resources offer significant potential for economic benefit.

2. Regrets:

a) that around 200,000 SMEs in Wales are struggling to get funding, according to the Stage 1 report of the ‘Access to Finance Review’ by Professor Dylan Jones-Evans;

b) that Welsh GVA per capita is the lowest of all UK nations at 75.2% of the UK;

c) that macro-economic levers remain in the hands of MPs in the UK Parliament but recognises that the Welsh Government has a significant role to play in growing the Welsh economy;

d) the absence of up-to-date economic indicators for Wales;

e) the failure of Welsh Government to tackle unemployment and underemployment; and

3. Calls on the Welsh Government:

a) to publish a comprehensive and long-term plan for growing the Welsh economy;

b) to impress upon the Office for National Statistics the need to provide regular and frequent economic indicators for Wales;

c) to adopt the Party of Wales’ policy to extend small business rate relief to all businesses with a rateable value of £15,000 or less; and

d) to respond as soon as possible to the Access to Finance Review Stage 2 report and examine the case for the development of regional business banks as outlined in ‘Invest Wales’;

e) to explore the possibility of splitting the Welsh multiplier into small and large businesses which would ensure fairness in the business rates system and bring Wales in line with England and Scotland;

f) to ensure that government policy simplifies our public sector procurement processes and regulations;

g) to support smaller businesses and social enterprises and enable them to grow by unbundling public sector contracts into more manageable parts, making it easier for these businesses to bid and compete;

h) to work to increase awareness amongst businesses of existing opportunities for finance, and listen to the business community on ways to improve support.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

10

0

46

56

The motion as amended was not agreed.


27/11/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.57

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5372 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales

 

1. Notes that Wales’ performance in PISA and other national and international measurements of educational performance will not improve enough to reach the Welsh Government’s targets unless the attainment rates of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds is drastically improved.

 

2. Calls upon the Welsh Government to invest in a comprehensive training programme for new and existing teachers, headteachers and support staff on early intervention to improve literacy, numeracy, attendance and behaviour in order to raise the attainment rates of disadvantaged pupils.

 

3. Welcomes Plaid Cymru’s budget agreement with the Welsh Liberal Democrats and the Welsh Government to more than double the funding given per child through the Pupil Deprivation Grant.

 

4. Calls upon the Welsh Government to:

 

a) strengthen the guidelines on the use of the Pupil Deprivation Grant to ensure it is used effectively and efficiently to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils based on evidence of what works; and

 

b) strengthen the monitoring of the use of the Pupil Deprivation Grant to ensure that it is used for its intended purpose.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

38

0

18

56

The motion without amendment was agreed.


20/11/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.59

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5362 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes:

a) the IPCC climate change report’s findings that it is 95% certain that human influence on climate caused more than half the observed increase in global average surface temperatures from 1951-2010;

b) Wales’ continuing dependence on fossil fuels for energy, providing some 80% of energy needs;

c) that control of the exploitation of Wales’ shale gas resources, together with control of any benefit deriving from it rests with the UK Government;

d) the Welsh Government’s failure to hit its target of producing 4TWh of electricity from renewables by 2010;

e) that despite Wales being a net exporter of electricity, bills are higher in Wales than in England or Scotland;

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) develop a detailed ‘Route Map’ and Action Plan leading to the 2020 renewable energy targets, showing targets for each individual energy type and the actions that will be taken to reach those targets;

b) put pressure on the UK Government to devolve in full, the energy portfolio and control of Wales’ natural resources to the National Assembly;

c) confirm with Ofgem and the National Grid whether any research has been done into the cost and viability of a submarine cable linking the National Grid between North and south Wales, and if so to provide a copy of that research;

d) investigate the potential for establishing a publicly-owned, not-for-dividend energy company to invest in energy for the benefit of the people of Wales.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

38

0

10

48

The motion without amendment was agreed.


06/11/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.25

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5344 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises progress made to date in implementing the National Transport Plan.

2. Acknowledges the role of transport in connecting Wales internally and externally.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) seek ongoing Barnett consequentials or any other compensatory financial settlement in relation to the UK Government’s HS2 project;

b) review the functioning of the Regional Transport Consortia and transport governance generally;

c) reaffirm its commitment to integrated public transport; and

d) make representations to the UK Government, to ensure that the northern and southern Welsh transport corridors are included in the European Commission’s TEN-T new core network.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

35

0

17

52

The motion without amendment was agreed.


09/10/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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:

NDM5324 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Condemns the UK Government’s intention to privatise Royal Mail;

2. Recognises that privatisation opens the door for future threats to postal services in rural and urban Wales;

3. Notes the importance of Royal Mail to the Post Office network;

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) make representations to the UK Government on the importance of publicly accountable postal services to the Welsh economy and to Welsh communities; and

b) consider Plaid Cymru’s proposal for the devolution of postal services in order to preserve a universal, affordable service.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

45

54

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1) Notes the UK Government’s intention to privatise Royal Mail.

2) Recognises that:

a) privatisation will protect the universal service, enable Royal Mail to raise money like its competitors and give Royal Mail’s 150,000 employees free shares; and

b) a privatised Royal Mail will remain legally obliged to deliver to every address, whether urban or rural, under the minimum requirements of the Universal Service.

3) Acknowledges  the importance of Royal Mail to the Post Office network, that the Post Office is not for sale, and that there will be no Post Office closure plan under this UK Government.  

4) Regrets the closure of 7,000 Post Offices under the last UK Labour Government.

5) Calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government on its £1.34 billion programme to maintain a network of at least 11,500 Post Office branches across the UK.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

18

0

36

54

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

In point 1 replace ‘Condemns’ with ‘Notes’. 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

18

0

36

54

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

Amendment 3 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

Insert as new point 2 and re-number accordingly:

Shares the concern of the trade unions over the potential threat to the Royal Mail workforce in Wales;

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

36

13

5

54

Amendment 3 was agreed.

Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Delete point 2 and replace with:

Welcomes the UK Government transfer of the historic liabilities of around £37.5 billion from the Royal Mail Pension Plan to the new Royal Mail Statutory Pension Scheme.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

45

0

9

54

Amendment 4 was agreed.

Amendment 5 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

Welcomes the UK Government commitment to a universal six day a week postal service as protected by law in the Postal Services Act 2011.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

45

0

9

54

Amendment 5 was agreed.

Amendment 6 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert at the end of point 3:

and that the proposed privatisation excludes the Post Office.’

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

18

0

36

54

Amendment 6 was not agreed.

Amendment 7 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new point 4, and renumber accordingly:

Notes the Labour Party’s repeated attempts at privatisation of the Royal Mail up to 2009 and the Post Office closure programme that saw 216 post offices in Wales close under Labour between October 2007 and January 2009;

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

26

0

27

53

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

Amendment 8 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new point 4, and renumber accordingly:

Welcomes that no post offices have closed since 2010 as a result of UK Coalition Government policy.

A vote was taken on Amendment 8:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

36

53

Amendment 8 was not agreed.

Amendment 9 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

Delete sub-point 4b.

A vote was taken on Amendment 9:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

45

1

8

54

Amendment 9 was agreed.

As amendment 9 was moved, amendment 10 was de-selected.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5324 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Condemns the UK Government’s intention to privatise Royal Mail;

2. Shares the concern of the trade unions over the potential threat to the Royal Mail workforce in Wales;

3. Welcomes the UK Government transfer of the historic liabilities of around £37.5 billion from the Royal Mail Pension Plan to the new Royal Mail Statutory Pension Scheme;

4. Welcomes the UK Government commitment to a universal six day a week postal service as protected by law in the Postal Services Act 2011;

5. Notes the importance of Royal Mail to the Post Office network;

6. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) make representations to the UK Government on the importance of publicly accountable postal services to the Welsh economy and to Welsh communities.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

36

0

18

54

The motion as amended was agreed.

 


02/10/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.51

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5311 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the need to integrate health and adult social care services in order to provide an efficient and effective service to people in need; and

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to use the opportunity of the Social Services Bill to implement this integration.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

34

0

15

49

The motion without amendment was agreed.


25/09/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.58

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5304 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales

1. Notes that the Commission for Devolution in Wales’s (Silk Commission) final call for evidence concludes on Friday, 27th September 2013.

2. Notes that research carried out on behalf of the Silk Commission showed substantial support for the National Assembly for Wales to have increased powers, with particular support for the transfer of renewable energy powers (70%), policing (63%) and broadcasting and media regulation (58%).

3. Further notes the support for transferring financial powers evidenced last year, with 64% supporting the transfer of income tax powers to the Welsh Government, 80% in support of borrowing powers for infrastructure projects and 72% in favour of ‘nudge’ taxes.

4. Expresses concern at the UK Government's delay in responding to the Silk Commission’s first report, and calls for the UK Government to abide by the timetable set out by the Silk Commission and for the Welsh and UK Governments to promptly publish their responses to the second report when it is released next Spring.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

36

0

18

54

The motion without amendment was agreed.

 


17/07/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.30

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5298 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes with concern that 48.9% of Wales’ pupils leave school without 5 GCSEs at A*-C including English/Welsh and mathematics.

2. Notes with concern that the attainment gap between pupils from disadvantaged and more advantaged backgrounds grows through the key stages, reaching 33% in key stage 4.

3. Believes policies to address surplus places should be re-evaluated to support high standards as a priority.

4. Recognises the importance of ensuring that pupils leave school with relevant qualifications and calls upon the Welsh Government to prioritise the establishment of Qualifications Wales as an independent organisation to regulate qualifications in the first instance.

5. Recognises the importance of closing the attainment gap between pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and pupils from more advantaged backgrounds and calls upon the Welsh Government to ensure that the pupil deprivation grant is allocated towards policies that address this.

6. Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward its comprehensive proposals to enact the recommendations in the Hill report.

7. Welcomes The Party of Wales’ agreement with the Welsh Government to create 5,650 additional apprenticeship opportunities, providing young people with valuable opportunities to develop their skills and obtain employment. 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

34

0

17

51

The motion without amendment was agreed.


19/06/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.48

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5269 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the key role of the planning system in contributing towards economic, environmental and social sustainability; and

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to reform the planning system so that it better respects the principles of sustainable development, in particular that:

a) Local Development Plans better reflect local housing needs;

b) the Welsh language becomes a more meaningful planning consideration; and

c) the planning system better facilitates green growth.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

34

0

16

50

The motion without amendment was agreed.


12/06/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.56

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5263 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Reiterates its support for integrated public transport.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to continue to deliver the commitments in the National Transport Plan, and to support the implementation of regional transport plans across the nation.

3. Supports the development of integrated transport systems across Wales, including a ‘Metro system’ for south-east Wales.

4. Welcomes Welsh Government action on Cardiff Airport, and calls for an aviation strategy for Wales to be developed and published.

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to support the creation of a national transport authority for Wales.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

45

54

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

In point 2, delete all after ‘Welsh Government to’ and replace with ‘deliver the commitments in the National Transport Plan, support the implementation of regional transport plans across the nation, and ensure that there is effective linkage with other areas of economic development, including Enterprise Zones and City Regions’.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

45

0

9

54

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

Insert at end of point 2:

‘, whilst recognising the pressure on the budget available’

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

49

0

5

54

Amendment 2 was agreed.

Amendment 3 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

Recognises the importance of community transport schemes, particularly to the elderly and disabled and those living in rural areas, and calls on the Welsh Government to implement three year budgeting for community transport schemes to provide security of funding for community transport operators.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

26

0

28

54

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

In point 3 delete ‘, including a ‘Metro system’ for south-east Wales’ and replace with ‘and welcomes the commitment by the UK Government to the £1billion electrification of the Great Western main line and the £350million electrification of the Valley Lines, which will pave the way for a ‘Metro system’ for south-east Wales’

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

37

54

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

Amendment 5 - William Graham (South Wales East)

In point 3, after ‘including’ insert ‘exploring the potential for’.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

0

42

54

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

Amendment 6 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new point 4 and renumber accordingly:

Supports the electrification of the North Wales mainline and calls on the Welsh Government to clarify whether Manchester is part of the strategic case and is being included in the Task Force’s deliberations on the business case for electrification.

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

37

54

Amendment 6 was not agreed.

Amendment 7 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete point 4 and replace with:

Recognises the proposals outlined in the Welsh Conservative document ‘A Blueprint for Cardiff Airport’ and calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward a comprehensive aviation strategy for Wales.

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

0

42

54

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

Amendment 8 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

In point 4 delete ‘Welcomes’ and replace with ‘Notes’.

A vote was taken on Amendment 8:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

37

54

Amendment 8 was not agreed.

Amendment 9 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new point 5 and renumber accordingly:

Regrets the decision to end the X91 bus route serving Cardiff Airport on a Sunday and calls on the Welsh Government to introduce a direct high quality route between Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Airport.

A vote was taken on Amendment 9:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

45

0

9

54

Amendment 9 was agreed.

Amendment 10 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

Delete point 5.

A vote was taken on Amendment 10:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

21

54

Amendment 10 was agreed.

As amendment 10 was agreed, amendments 11 and 12 were de-selected.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5263 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Reiterates its support for integrated public transport.

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to deliver the commitments in the National Transport Plan, support the implementation of regional transport plans across the nation, and ensure that there is effective linkage with other areas of economic development, including Enterprise Zones and City Regions, whilst recognising the pressure on the budget available.

3. Supports the development of integrated transport systems across Wales, including a ‘Metro system’ for south-east Wales.

4. Welcomes Welsh Government action on Cardiff Airport, and calls for an aviation strategy for Wales to be developed and published.

5. Regrets the decision to end the X91 bus route serving Cardiff Airport on a Sunday and calls on the Welsh Government to introduce a direct high quality route between Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Airport.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

48

5

0

53

The motion as amended was agreed.


05/06/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.55

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5256 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Believes that Welsh communities need consultant led A & E and maternity services in local district general hospitals.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

10

0

44

54

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Insert new point at start of motion:

Regrets that the Welsh Government's planned budget cuts to NHS finances, which are the deepest of the UK nations, are having a detrimental impact on the ability of the Welsh NHS to continue to provide the current configuration of consultant-led A&E and maternity services in Welsh hospitals.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

14

28

54

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Rejects proposals currently being considered by the South Wales Programme to downgrade consultant-led A&E and maternity services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

0

27

Amendment 2 was agreed.

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls upon the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to fulfil its commitment to retain existing A&E services at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

0

27

Amendment 3 was agreed.

Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls upon the Welsh Health Minister to secure the future of existing A&E services at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

0

27

Amendment 4 was agreed.

Amendment 5 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises that local district general hospitals will provide sustainable and clinically robust A & E and maternity services if doctor recruitment levels are improved and calls for the Welsh Government to publish the results of its Doctor Recruitment Campaign, launched in April 2012.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

28

55

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the motion. Therefore, amendment 5 was not agreed.

Amendment 6 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises that local district general hospitals will provide sustainable and clinically robust A & E and maternity services if nurse staffing levels are improved and calls for the Welsh Government to introduce legislation to facilitate a minimum level.

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

28

55

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the motion. Therefore, amendment 6 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5256 Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Believes that Welsh communities need consultant led A & E and maternity services in local district general hospitals.

Rejects proposals currently being considered by the South Wales Programme to downgrade consultant-led A&E and maternity services at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant.

Calls upon the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to fulfil its commitment to retain existing A&E services at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan.

Calls upon the Welsh Health Minister to secure the future of existing A&E services at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

28

55

The motion as amended was not agreed.

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


15/05/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.55

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5239 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the importance of infrastructure investment in terms of procurement, apprenticeships, employment and small businesses within the Welsh economy;

2. Recognises the negative impact to the Welsh economy of cuts to the capital budget in the 2010 Comprehensive Spending Review; and

3. Calls for the protection of the capital budget for Wales in the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

18

51

The motion without amendment was agreed.


01/05/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.51

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5224 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Calls on the Welsh government to remit the Commission on Public Service Governance to address the current lack of democratic accountability within the NHS by considering:

a) direct elections to Local Health Boards;

b) democratic oversight of joint working and pooled budget arrangements between Health Boards and local authorities;

c) the election of service users to Community Health Councils; and

d) the financial accountability of Local Health Boards directly to the National Assembly’s Finance Committee

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

41

50

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete ‘remit the Commission on Public Service Governance to address the current lack of democratic accountability within the NHS by considering:’ and replace with ‘include within the terms of reference of  the Commission on Public Service Governance the current lack of democratic accountability within the NHS and whether this could be addressed through:’

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

16

0

34

50

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete sub-point d) and replace with:

‘the role of the National Assembly and local authorities in the financial accountability arrangements for the Welsh NHS.’

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

16

0

34

50

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

Amendment 3 - Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

Delete sub-point d)

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

26

8

16

50

Amendment 3 was agreed.

Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

Insert as new sub-point d) and renumber accordingly:

‘the adoption of a standard specification of skills, experience and aptitude required for members elected to Community Health Council executive committees;’

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

16

8

26

50

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

Amendment 5- William Graham (South Wales East)

Add as new sub-point at end of motion:

‘a requirement for local health boards to publish details of every item of expenditure above £500 (other than individual staff costs) online for public scrutiny’.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

16

0

34

50

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

Amendment 6 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add as new sub-point at end of motion:

‘the role of third sector organisations in improving the accountability of the NHS to the people of Wales.’

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

46

0

4

50

Amendment 6 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5224 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Calls on the Welsh government to remit the Commission on Public Service Governance to address the current lack of democratic accountability within the NHS by considering:

a) direct elections to Local Health Boards;

b) democratic oversight of joint working and pooled budget arrangements between Health Boards and local authorities;

c) the election of service users to Community Health Councils; and

d) the role of third sector organisations in improving the accountability of the NHS to the people of Wales.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

50

0

0

50

The motion as amended was agreed.


24/04/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.58

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5213 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Deplores gender inequality and its persistent pay gap and calls on the Welsh Government to develop a long term strategy to tackle gender stereotyping.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

36

0

14

50

The motion without amendment was agreed.


17/04/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.31

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5202 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) review the rules on local government procurement to make it easier for local firms and businesses to bid for work and services and to provide training courses for procurement officers in local authorities;

b) work with local authorities to attract new employment opportunities and to maximise local employment when large infrastructure projects are planned; and

c) provide greater resources for local authorities to maintain their road network in good condition.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

49

0

5

54

The motion without amendment was agreed.


06/03/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16:43

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5179 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

This National Assembly:

 

1. Recognises the complex but predominantly negative impact of economic stagnation and welfare benefit changes upon women and families in Wales as noted by the Bevan Foundation report ‘Women, work and the recession in Wales’;

 

2. Notes the warning of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation that Wales faces a decade of destitution;

 

3. Believes that that UK Government has followed the wrong economic path since 2010, putting women and families at risk; and

 

4. Calls upon the Welsh Government to implement the recommendations of Cuts Watch Cymru to mitigate the effects of housing benefit changes to families and develop a plan to support young women into appropriate and well-paid employment to meet their needs.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

32

0

16

48

The motion without amendment was agreed.


27/02/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at: 16.32

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5170 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly:

 

1. Regrets the failure of the Welsh Government to ensure that workforce planning within the NHS has been robust and sufficient to meet the needs of the Welsh population over the long term; and

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to address the shortage of doctors by introducing a programme of financial incentives to increase the training of doctors in areas where there are, or are predicted to be, shortages.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

6

0

43

49

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert new point after point 1 and renumber accordingly:

 

Notes the General Medical Council survey of junior doctors in Wales which revealed huge inconsistencies in the standard of medical training at Welsh hospitals and calls on the Welsh Government to invest in more modern medical techniques and medicines, to improve junior doctor training and educational opportunities at Wales' hospitals and attract more medical staff to Wales.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

24

0

25

49

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

In point 2 delete ‘introducing’ and replace with ‘giving consideration to the introduction of’

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

13

0

36

49

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Notes that current financial pressures faced by the Welsh NHS have the potential to contribute to recruitment challenges.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

18

0

31

49

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

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


23/01/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.32

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises and celebrates the enormous contribution that the arts and creative industries make to the economy and culture of Wales.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure the continuing success of these sectors by:

 

a) reviewing the implementation of the Hargreaves report ‘The Heart of Digital Wales’ to ensure its policies are relevant and up to date, particularly with regard to the development of a Wales performing rights royalties system; and

 

b) ensuring that the Welsh Arts Council review of their artforms strategy during 2013 pays full attention to the need to increase participation in the arts, encourage young people to engage in creativity, promote artistic excellence in both Welsh and English and put Wales on the world stage.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

17

50

The motion without amendment was agreed.


09/01/2013 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.03

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5129 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly:

 

1. Celebrates that the Welsh language is an integral and essential part of the culture and heritage of Wales and welcomes that the number of Welsh speakers in several non-traditional areas has increased;

 

2. Regrets deeply the decline in the number and percentage of Welsh speakers noted in the 2011 Census;

 

3. Notes that action must urgently be taken to redress the decline and secure the future of Wales as a bilingual nation;

 

4. Regrets the decision by the UK Government to cut further the budget for S4C in the next two years at a time when everyone should be prioritising support for the language; and

 

5. Calls on the Welsh Government, in support of the six strategic areas for action set out in ‘A living language: a language for living’, to prioritise the following:

 

a) promoting and supporting enterpreneurship by Welsh speakers, particularly in those areas where the language is still widely spoken;

 

b) investing in infrastructure, particularly broadband, in support of Welsh speaking creative industries and communities;

 

c) placing the proposed Welsh language standards on a legal basis;

 

d) encouraging the growth and use of Welsh within the workplace, beginning with public authorities and working with the private sector;

 

e) ensuring better outcomes for the teaching of Welsh as a second language to both adults and children;

 

f) planning and promoting the case for the devolution of broadcasting and the internal devolution of broadcasting jobs;

 

g) reforming the planning system  to enable local authorities to place a cap on the number of second homes in specified localities; and

 

h) investigating how procurement policies can support both the use of Welsh by the workforce and by the local community and encourage the take-up of such policies.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

44

53

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert a new point after point 3 and re-number accordingly:

 

Regrets that the Welsh Government has not published a new Technical Advice Note (TAN) 20 even though the consultation on the new technical advice note was completed in June 2011.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

26

0

27

53

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert new point after point 3 and re-number accordingly:

 

Congratulates the Welsh Language Commissioner on the thorough and comprehensive consultation that she undertook on the proposed Welsh standards and supports the standards announced by her in November 2012.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

26

0

27

53

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Delete point 4 and replace with:

 

Acknowledges the importance of an efficient and modern S4C and welcomes the UK Government’s continued support for the broadcaster at a time when difficult spending decisions have to be made.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

36

53

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Delete point 5 and replace with:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to demonstrate the action it is taking in support of the six strategic areas for action set out in “A Living Language: A Language for Living” and, in particular to:

 

(a) promote and support entrepreneurship by Welsh speakers;

 

(b) encourage the growth and use of Welsh within the workplace and promote the use of a Welsh Charter Mark to recognise high quality Welsh-medium services;

 

(c) promote the economic benefits of bilingual skills in areas of economic deprivation;

 

(d) investigate how procurement policies can support the use of Welsh;

 

(e) consider the merits of placing the proposed Welsh Language standards, when agreed, on a statutory basis;

 

(f) invest in infrastructure, particularly broadband, in support of the use of Welsh in creative industries and daily life in communities;

 

(g) examine why more young people do not consider themselves able to speak Welsh after over a decade of compulsory teaching of Welsh in schools, and to ensure better outcomes for the teaching of Welsh as a second language;

 

(h) report on the level of regard each local authority gives to the growth and sustainability of the use of the Welsh language when making planning decisions for its area;

 

(i) examine which areas  of the broadcasting industry in Wales could be accountable to both the Welsh and UK  governments and then pursue the case for sharing responsibility

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

0

41

53

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete point 5 and replace with:

 

5. Notes the Welsh Government's vision of seeing the Welsh language thrive and the six areas of action set out in its Welsh Language Strategy 2012-17, A living language: a language for living, which are:

 

a) to encourage and support the use of the Welsh language within families;

 

b) to increase the provision of Welsh-medium activities for children and young people and to increase their awareness of the value of the language;

 

c) to strengthen the position of the Welsh language in the community;

 

d) to increase opportunities for people to use Welsh in the workplace;

 

e) to improve Welsh language services to citizens; and

 

f) to strengthen the infrastructure for the language, including digital technology.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

0

14

53

Amendment 5 was agreed.

 

As Amendment 5 was agreed, Amendment 6 was de-selected.

 

Amendment 7 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add a new point at the end of the motion:

 

Calls on Welsh Ministers to act on their commitment to mainstream the Welsh language across all of the Welsh Government’s activities by:

 

(a) requiring an independent body to conduct a comprehensive review of all Government expenditure and to assess the relationship between the expenditure and the Welsh language – that is to measure the language impact of the expenditure – and, from then on, to assess the language impact of the Welsh Government’s annual budget every year;

 

(b) including the welfare of the Welsh language as part of the statutory definition of sustainable development in the proposed Sustainable Development Bill; and

 

(c) establishing a Welsh medium labour market that will include monitoring the need for a Welsh-medium workforce in sectors and locations throughout Wales and planning to meet the demand for a workforce that has Welsh-language skills, including an ambitious Welsh in the workplace training scheme.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

25

1

27

53

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5129 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly:

 

1. Celebrates that the Welsh language is an integral and essential part of the culture and heritage of Wales and welcomes that the number of Welsh speakers in several non-traditional areas has increased;

 

2. Regrets deeply the decline in the number and percentage of Welsh speakers noted in the 2011 Census;

 

3. Notes that action must urgently be taken to redress the decline and secure the future of Wales as a bilingual nation;

 

4. Regrets the decision by the UK Government to cut further the budget for S4C in the next two years at a time when everyone should be prioritising support for the language; and

 

5. Notes the Welsh Government's vision of seeing the Welsh language thrive and the six areas of action set out in its Welsh Language Strategy 2012-17, A living language: a language for living, which are:

 

a) to encourage and support the use of the Welsh language within families;

 

b) to increase the provision of Welsh-medium activities for children and young people and to increase their awareness of the value of the language;

 

c) to strengthen the position of the Welsh language in the community;

 

d) to increase opportunities for people to use Welsh in the workplace;

 

e) to improve Welsh language services to citizens; and

 

f) to strengthen the infrastructure for the language, including digital technology.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

17

9

53

The motion as amended was agreed.


05/12/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17:23

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5115 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Regrets the continued high level of youth unemployment;

 

2. Welcomes the Welsh Government’s agreement to provide an additional £20m for 2013-14, and a similar indicative sum for 2014-15, to fund extra apprenticeships and training opportunities for 16-24 year olds;

 

3. Recognises the need to further incentivise small and medium size employers to offer apprenticeships which can offer a range of skills to young people.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

34

0

18

52

The motion without amendment was agreed.


21/11/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15.55

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5099 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises the vital importance of the budget of the European Union for the future of the Common Agricultural Policy and regional funds; and

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to make representations to the UK Government not to promote or agree to any reduction in the European budget which will have an adverse impact on Wales and on our ability to strengthen the Welsh economy.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

34

0

18

52

The motion without amendment was agreed.


14/11/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16:52

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5091 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the recent rises in energy prices and regrets the impact that this will have on all households in Wales, especially the fuel poor;

 

2. Regrets that the UK Government has failed to regulate the energy market to protect those living in fuel poverty; and

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to establish a plan for upgrading the energy efficiency ratings of the entire Welsh housing stock, prioritising the fuel poor.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

7

0

39

46

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Delete point 2 and replace with:

 

Notes the UK Government’s Green Deal that will:

 

a) ensure energy companies will be required, under the new Energy Company Obligation (ECO), to focus their assistance on the poorest and most vulnerable households, as well as those in hard to treat properties which cannot achieve financial savings without a measure of support;

 

b) ensure many people will be able to pay back the upfront costs of home insulation work through the lower bills that be achieved by home improvements; and

 

c) ensure that energy companies communicate with customers to ensure that they are on the most appropriate tariff according to their needs;

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

28

10

7

45

Amendment 1 was agreed.


As amendment 1 was agreed, amendment 2 was deselected.

 

Amendment 3 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

In point 3 delete ‘establish a plan for upgrading the energy efficiency ratings of the entire’ and replace with ‘build on its existing work in upgrading the energy efficiency ratings of’.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

31

0

15

46

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert as a new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to work in conjunction with the UK Government’s Green Deal to improve the energy efficiency of Welsh homes.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

46

0

0

46

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add a new point at end of motion:

 

Notes that the significant increase in the wholesale price of gas is largely responsible for the recent rises in energy prices, and calls on the Welsh Government to continue to pursue renewable energy generation alternatives for the benefit of the Welsh public and the nation’s energy security.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

36

10

0

46

Amendment 5 was agreed.

 

Amendment 6 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as a new point at the end of motion:

 

Deeply regrets that between 2008 and 2011, the number of homes in fuel poverty in Wales rose from 28% to 33.5%.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

21

0

24

45

Amendment 6 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 7 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add new point at end of motion:

 

Welcomes the UK Government’s introduction of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) to help those most in need and for properties that are harder to treat and calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that its own energy efficiency schemes complement rather than unnecessarily duplicate the ECO.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

0

7

46

Amendment 7 was agreed.

 

Amendment 8 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add new point at end of motion:

 

Urges the Welsh Government to maximise the benefits of the UK Government's Green Deal policy.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 8:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

45

0

1

46

Amendment 8 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5091 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the recent rises in energy prices and regrets the impact that this will have on all households in Wales, especially the fuel poor;

 

2. Notes the UK Government’s Green Deal that will:

 

a) ensure energy companies will be required, under the new Energy Company Obligation (ECO), to focus their assistance on the poorest and most vulnerable households, as well as those in hard to treat properties which cannot achieve financial savings without a measure of support;

 

b) ensure many people will be able to pay back the upfront costs of home insulation work through the lower bills that be achieved by home improvements; and

 

c) ensure that energy companies communicate with customers to ensure that they are on the most appropriate tariff according to their needs;

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to work in conjunction with the UK Government’s Green Deal to improve the energy efficiency of Welsh homes.

 

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to build on its existing work in upgrading the energy efficiency ratings of Welsh housing stock, prioritising the fuel poor.

 

5. Notes that the significant increase in the wholesale price of gas is largely responsible for the recent rises in energy prices, and calls on the Welsh Government to continue to pursue renewable energy generation alternatives for the benefit of the Welsh public and the nation’s energy security.

 

6. Welcomes the UK Government’s introduction of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) to help those most in need and for properties that are harder to treat and calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that its own energy efficiency schemes complement rather than unnecessarily duplicate the ECO.

 

7. Urges the Welsh Government to maximise the benefits of the UK Government's Green Deal policy.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

36

0

10

46

 

The motion as amended was agreed.


07/11/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16:21

 

Voting on the motion was deferred until Voting Time.

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5086 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes that:

 

a) regional school improvement partnerships have been identified by the Welsh Government as the answer to address the systemic failure in education;

 

b) the banding scheme for secondary schools has identified schools in Bands 4 and 5 as in need of urgent improvement;

 

2. Regrets that all the regional school improvement partnerships were not operational by September 2012 as promised; and

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that:

 

a) the regional education consortia are fully operational as soon as possible; and

 

b) the schools placed in lower bands are immediately provided with the necessary support to address systemic failure.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

6

0

35

41

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Insert as new point 1 and renumber accordingly:

Notes the important work that head teachers, teachers and governors carry out on a day to day basis to secure the best possible education for our children.

 

A vote was taken on amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

0

2

41

Amendment 1 was agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Vale of Glamorgan)

 

In sub-point 1a, after ‘regional school improvement partnerships’ insert ‘, along with the other educational reforms supported through the recently launched school improvement implementation plan and wider effective collaboration between public services,’

 

A vote was taken on amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

14

41

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

In point 1b delete all after ‘secondary schools’ and replace with:

is seriously flawed and does not enjoy the confidence of teachers, parents or pupils.

 

A vote was taken on amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

14

0

27

41

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete point 2.

 

A vote was taken on amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

21

0

19

40

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point 3 and re-number accordingly:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to explain why the deadline for the implementation of regional school improvement partnerships was missed.

 

A vote was taken on amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

20

0

21

41

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 6 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

In point 3a delete all after ‘are’ and replace with:

 

populated with the highest possible quality of candidate and fully operational as soon as possible, and if this is not possible in the next six months, to review the role of regional education consortia in the future of the Welsh education system.

 

A vote was taken on amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

35

0

5

40

Amendment 6 was agreed.

 

Amendment 7 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Notes the beneficial impact that the successful implementation of the Pupil Deprivation Grant could have on attainment in schools.

 

A vote was taken on amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

24

6

10

40

Amendment 7 was agreed.

 

Amendment 8 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as a new point at the end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to work with schools, teachers and school improvement partnerships to ensure the optimum use of the Pupil Deprivation Grant to ensure that every child can achieve their potential.  

 

A vote was taken on amendment 8:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

40

0

0

40

Amendment 8 was agreed.

 

Amendment 9 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Regrets that the Welsh Government has failed to implement an extensive and differentiated support package for secondary schools in Bands 4 and 5 in need of urgent improvement.

 

A vote was taken on amendment 9:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

20

0

21

41

Amendment 9 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 10 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Notes that 96.5 per cent of head teachers in Welsh primary schools do not believe school banding proposals will benefit their school, and believes that such a lack of support from the sector for a key Welsh Government policy could impact negatively on any school improvement agenda.

 

A vote was taken on amendment 10:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

14

0

27

41

Amendment 10 was not agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5086 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the important work that head teachers, teachers and governors carry out on a day to day basis to secure the best possible education for our children.

 

2. Notes that:

 

a) regional school improvement partnerships, along with the other educational reforms supported through the recently launched school improvement implementation plan and wider effective collaboration between public services, have been identified by the Welsh Government as the answer to address the systemic failure in education;

 

b) the banding scheme for secondary schools has identified schools in Bands 4 and 5 as in need of urgent improvement;

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that:

 

a) the regional education consortia are populated with the highest possible quality of candidate and fully operational as soon as possible, and if this is not possible in the next six months, to review the role of regional education consortia in the future of the Welsh education system.

b) the schools placed in lower bands are immediately provided with the necessary support to address systemic failure.

 

4. Notes the beneficial impact that the successful implementation of the Pupil Deprivation Grant could have on attainment in schools.

 

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with schools, teachers and school improvement partnerships to ensure the optimum use of the Pupil Deprivation Grant to ensure that every child can achieve their potential.  

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

35

0

6

41

The motion as amended was agreed.


24/10/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16:54

 

Voting on the motion was deferred until Voting Time.

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5074 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the Welsh Government’s ecosystem approach to natural resource management in Wales.

 

2. Recognises the value of the ecosystem approach to businesses and communities as well as its benefits to biodiversity.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) ensure that the ecosystem approach is used across the Welsh Government; and

 

b) promote the value of the ecosystem approach to the Welsh public and to businesses in Wales.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

32

0

16

48

The motion without amendment was agreed.


10/10/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16:33

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


A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM5059 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the importance of the West Coast Main Line (WCML) franchise to rail services in north Wales and recognises the UK Government’s incompetence in dealing with the recent WCML franchise.

2. Notes that the UK Government retains a joint-signatory role in the Wales and Borders franchise.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) seek full responsibility for the Wales and Borders franchise renewal;

b) seek devolution of rail infrastructure powers and budget; and

c) ensure the creation of a not-for-profit model for the Wales and Borders franchise.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

8

0

43

51

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments have been tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

In point 1, delete all after ‘Wales’.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

34

51

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

 

In accordance with Standing Order 12.23 (iii), Amendment 2 tabled to this motion has not been selected.

 

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Delete point 3.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

0

39

51

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Delete 3c) and replace with “explore all the options for the Wales and Borders franchise including a potential not-for-profit business model”

 

[If amendment 4 is agreed then amendment 5 will be deselected]

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

43

0

8

51

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

As amendment 4 was agreed, amendment 5 was deselected.

 

Amendment 6 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add new sub point at end of point 3):

 

work with the UK Government to secure electrification of the North Wales mainline by the end of Control Period 6.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

51

0

0

51

Amendment 6 was agreed.

 

Amendment 7 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Welcomes the UK Government’s dedication to Wales through its commitment to electrifying the Great Western Main Line to Swansea and electrifying the South Wales valley lines.

 

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

34

51

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 8 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Notes the importance of the Welsh Government utilising the tools at its disposal to seize the benefits of rail electrification.

A vote was taken on Amendment 8:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

51

0

0

51

Amendment 8 was agreed.

 

Amendment 9 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to engage with the UK Government about potential future electrification of rail lines in north Wales.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 9:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

51

0

0

51

Amendment 9 was agreed.

 

Amendment 10 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add new point at the end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh government to investigate using the tender process to secure investment in the quality of rolling stock and infrastructure.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 10:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

51

0

0

51

Amendment 10 was agreed.

 

Amendment 11 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add new point at the end of the motion:

 

Believes the West Coast Main Line and the new HS2 Line are vital in improving services to the North Wales region and calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to ensure that services to North Wales are strengthened in the future.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 11:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

51

0

0

51

Amendment 11 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5059 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the importance of the West Coast Main Line (WCML) franchise to rail services in north Wales and recognises the UK Government’s incompetence in dealing with the recent WCML franchise.

2. Notes that the UK Government retains a joint-signatory role in the Wales and Borders franchise.

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) seek full responsibility for the Wales and Borders franchise renewal;

b) seek devolution of rail infrastructure powers and budget; and

c) explore all the options for the Wales and Borders franchise including a potential not-for-profit business model

d) work with the UK Government to secure electrification of the North Wales mainline by the end of Control Period 6

4. Notes the importance of the Welsh Government utilising the tools at its disposal to seize the benefits of rail electrification.

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to engage with the UK Government about potential future electrification of rail lines in north Wales.

6. Calls on the Welsh government to investigate using the tender process to secure investment in the quality of rolling stock and infrastructure.

7. Believes the West Coast Main Line and the new HS2 Line are vital in improving services to the North Wales region and calls on the Welsh Government to work with the UK Government to ensure that services to North Wales are strengthened in the future.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

46

0

5

51

The motion as amended was agreed.

 

 


26/09/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15:17

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5050 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

1. Welcomes the McClelland report ‘Maximising the Impact of Welsh Procurement Policy’;

2. Recognises the value of public procurement to the Welsh economy;

3. Notes that long-term youth unemployment has almost quadrupled over the last year; and

4. Calls on the Welsh Government, in order to boost the economy, to:

a) make procurement policy more accessible to Wales based companies; and

b) increase spending on infrastructure projects.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

36

0

16

52

The motion without amendment was agreed.


11/07/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.19

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5035 Jocelyn Davies (South East Wales)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to explore alternative not for profit models of ownership of the railway network that deliver maximum benefit for the public and passengers.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

4

12

49

The motion without amendment was agreed.


04/07/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.12

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5027 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East):

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Opposes the siting of Trident, or any other nuclear weapons, in Milford Haven or anywhere else in Wales; and 

 

2. Calls on the UK Government not to proceed with the replacement of Trident and to use the resources saved to create jobs.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

13

0

39

52

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendment was tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan):

 

Delete all and replace with:

 

Notes that the Welsh Government has no powers to determine the siting of nuclear weapons and recognises that this is a matter for the UK Government.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

0

13

52

Amendment 1 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5027 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East):

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Notes that the Welsh Government has no powers to determine the siting of nuclear weapons and recognises that this is a matter for the UK Government.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

44

0

8

52

The motion as amended was agreed.


13/06/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16:26.

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM5003 Jocelyn Davies (South East Wales)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Welcomes the ideas for pooling resources and working together to strengthen local economies as set out in ‘A Greenprint for the Valleys.’

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to explore ways of developing a specific programme for revitalising communities thereby ensuring that they have a viable and sustainable economic future.

 

‘A Greenprint for the Valleys’ can be found on the following link: http://www.english.plaidcymru.org/greenprint-for-the-valleys/

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

8

0

35

43

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete point 1.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

26

0

17

43

Amendment 1 was agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Delete point 1 and replace with:

 

Acknowledges that ‘A Greenprint for the Valleys’ recognises the poor economic situation of the South Wales Valleys.

 

As amendment 1 was agreed, amendment 2 was deselected.

 

Amendment 3 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Supports the development of a ‘Valleys metro’ for the Valleys Lines which will help revitalise communities in the South Wales Valleys.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

43

0

0

43

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Regrets that ‘A Greenprint for the Valleys’ is not comprehensive in its examination of how to develop the private sector in the South Wales Valleys.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

35

0

8

43

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5003 Jocelyn Davies (South East Wales)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Calls on the Welsh Government to explore ways of developing a specific programme for revitalising communities thereby ensuring that they have a viable and sustainable economic future.

 

‘A Greenprint for the Valleys’ can be found on the following link: http://www.english.plaidcymru.org/greenprint-for-the-valleys/

 

2. Supports the development of a ‘Valleys metro’ for the Valleys Lines which will help revitalise communities in the South Wales Valleys.

 

3. Regrets that ‘A Greenprint for the Valleys’ is not comprehensive in its examination of how to develop the private sector in the South Wales Valleys.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

43

0

0

42

The motion as amended was agreed.


30/05/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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:

 

NDM5000 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Supports the application by Nominet to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), for two Top Level Domains, .cymru and .wales for our nation;

 

2. Believes that such an internet presence will assist in the promotion of Wales internationally and in the growth of e-commerce; and

 

3. Calls on the Assembly Commission to adopt these two Top Level Domain names as soon as practicable.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

0

18

57

The motion without amendment was agreed.


 


09/05/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16:25.

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4978 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

The propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Notes, with alarm, the rise in unemployment figures, especially amongst women, young people and people with disabilities.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

8

0

38

46

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 – Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Insert at end of motion ‘and the effect on unemployment of the policies being pursued by the UK Government’.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

31

0

15

46

Amendment 1 was agreed.

 

Amendment 2 – Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Welcomes the introduction of the Youth Contract by the UK Government which includes voluntary work experience placements for young people in Wales, and welcomes the Welsh Government’s additional financial support for the Young Recruits Programme.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

5

11

30

46

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 3 – William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Notes that unemployment in Wales remains the highest of all the UK nations.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

38

0

8

46

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

Amendment 4 – William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Notes that youth unemployment in Wales has exceeded the UK rate in every year since 2001 and that 11.5% of 16 to 18 year olds and 23.2% of 19 to 24 year olds are currently classed as Not in Employment, Education or Training.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

46

0

0

46

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

Amendment 5 – William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Notes the statement from the Federation of Small Businesses claiming that everyone looking for a job could be employed if every SME recruited one more person.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

38

0

8

46

Amendment 5 was agreed.

 

Amendment 6 – William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to work constructively with the UK government and the business community to create more job opportunities. 

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

46

0

0

46

Amendment 6 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM4978 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

The propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes, with alarm, the rise in unemployment figures, especially amongst women, young people and people with disabilities and the effect on unemployment of the policies being pursued by the UK Government.

 

2. Notes that unemployment in Wales remains the highest of all the UK nations.

 

3. Notes that youth unemployment in Wales has exceeded the UK rate in every year since 2001 and that 11.5% of 16 to 18 year olds and 23.2% of 19 to 24 year olds are currently classed as Not in Employment, Education or Training.

 

4. Notes the statement from the Federation of Small Businesses claiming that everyone looking for a job could be employed if every SME recruited one more person.

 

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to work constructively with the UK government and the business community to create more job opportunities. 

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

31

4

10

45

The motion as amended was agreed.

 


25/04/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.19.

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4964 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Acknowledges:

 

a) the value of services provided by local authorities;

 

b) that local authorities are vital to the sustainability of local economies;

 

c) that it is important that local authorities are good, responsible employers; and

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to promote good practice among local authorities, including the creation of partnerships, which meet local needs.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

34

0

17

51

The motion without amendment was agreed.


28/03/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.59.

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4953 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Believes that the UK Government’s proposal to introduce regional pay for the public sector is unjust for workers, damaging to the Welsh economy and detrimental to business.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

36

0

17

53

The motion without amendment was agreed.


21/03/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16:42.

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4945 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Believes that further devolution of powers would help deliver a sustainable and prosperous economy.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

17

50

The motion without amendment was agreed.


14/03/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 15:54.

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4938 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Welcomes the progress made in securing enhanced devolved powers resulting from the successful referendum in 2011;

 

2. Recognises the widespread support for further devolution; and

 

3. Looks forward to further advances in the devolution of powers, including fiscal responsibility.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

40

0

16

56

The motion without amendment was agreed.


07/03/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17:05.

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4931 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Regrets the Welsh Government’s failure to bring forward a comprehensive fiscal stimulus for the economy, which includes capital investment sourced from funding streams outside the block grant; and

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward a package of capital projects and further measures to support businesses and safeguard jobs.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

44

53

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete point 1 and replace with:

 

Notes the steps taken by the Welsh Government in bringing forward a comprehensive fiscal package to help stimulate the economy, including the provision of capital investment, both from traditional and non-traditional sources; and

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

20

53

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

In point 2, after 'measures' insert ', such as improved infrastructure and higher skills levels,'.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

53

0

0

53

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Insert at end of point 2:

 

including the abolition of business rates for companies up to a rateable value of £12,000’.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

0

41

53

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to work closely with the UK Government to improve the Welsh economy.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

53

0

0

53

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Believes that a comprehensive economic stimulus could be provided if the Assembly had borrowing powers and greater fiscal responsibility and welcomes the establishment of the Silk Commission which is investigating this possibility.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

41

12

0

53

Amendment 5 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM4931 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the steps taken by the Welsh Government in bringing forward a comprehensive fiscal package to help stimulate the economy, including the provision of capital investment, both from traditional and non-traditional sources.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward a package of capital projects and further measures, such as improved infrastructure and higher skills levels, to support businesses and safeguard jobs.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to work closely with the UK Government to improve the Welsh economy.

 

4. Believes that a comprehensive economic stimulus could be provided if the Assembly had borrowing powers and greater fiscal responsibility and welcomes the establishment of the Silk Commission which is investigating this possibility.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

32

0

21

53

The motion as amended was agreed.

 


29/02/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 17.02.

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4926 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises the valuable contribution made to the health of the nation by a network of NHS District General Hospitals working with regional Specialist Centres;

 

2. Notes that Hywel Dda Health Board has failed to maintain the confidence of the public and clinicians; and

 

3. Calls on the Minister for Health and Social Services to:

 

a) maintain a network of District General Hospitals to ensure that Welsh citizens are within a safe distance of their life-saving services; and

 

b) instruct Hywel Dda Health Board, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Powys Health Board to work across administrative boundaries to ensure that the surgical and medical needs of the people of mid Wales are safely and adequately met by Bronglais District General Hospital.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

24

0

27

51

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

Amendment 1 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

In point 2, delete all after "Board" and replace with:

 

"is working innovatively and widely, but still has work to do, in engaging and explaining the future of NHS services to the public and clinicians in its locality; and"

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

24

51

Amendment 1 was agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add as new point 3 and renumber accordingly:

 

3. Notes and congratulates the invaluable work undertaken by ‘The aBer Group’ in strengthening public participation in the future of Bronglais District General Hospital; and

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

51

0

0

51

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM4926 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises the valuable contribution made to the health of the nation by a network of NHS District General Hospitals working with regional Specialist Centres;

 

2. Notes that Hywel Dda Health Board is working innovatively and widely, but still has work to do, in engaging and explaining the future of NHS services to the public and clinicians in its locality;

 

3. Notes and congratulates the invaluable work undertaken by ‘The aBer Group’ in strengthening public participation in the future of Bronglais District General Hospital; and

 

4. Calls on the Minister for Health and Social Services to:

 

a) maintain a network of District General Hospitals to ensure that Welsh citizens are within a safe distance of their life-saving services; and

 

b) instruct Hywel Dda Health Board, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Powys Health Board to work across administrative boundaries to ensure that the surgical and medical needs of the people of mid Wales are safely and adequately met by Bronglais District General Hospital.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

24

51

The motion as amended was agreed.

 


01/02/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

The item started at 16.31.

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4906 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward measures to help tackle the stigmatisation of those dependent on the benefit system.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

9

0

45

54

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Delete 'dependent on the benefit system' and replace with 'people in receipt of welfare support’.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

4

13

37

54

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Insert at end of Motion:

 

and believes that one of the most effective ways of reducing this stigma is to help people back into work’.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

37

54

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Recognises that worklessness and benefit dependency create ever bigger barriers for those who wish to escape a life on benefits and enter work.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

37

54

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Add new point at end of motion:

 

Agrees that the UK Government's welfare reform agenda will increase the stigmatisation of those dependent on the benefit system and as a non-devolved matter, the Welsh Government should not carry the financial burden of mitigating this.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

37

0

17

54

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM4906 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward measures to help tackle the stigmatisation of those dependent on the benefit system.

 

Agrees that the UK Government's welfare reform agenda will increase the stigmatisation of those dependent on the benefit system and as a non-devolved matter, the Welsh Government should not carry the financial burden of mitigating this.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

37

0

17

54

The motion as amended was agreed.


25/01/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

Item 4 started at 16.48

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4900 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly:

 

1. Welcomes the constructive decisions of the United Framework Convention on Climate Change in Durban, South Africa, 28 November – 9 December 2011;

 

2. Welcomes the contribution of the Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable Development to the outcome of the conference and congratulates the Welsh Government on the selection of the Mbale-Wales Tree Planting Project Partnership as one of 9 flagship projects of the Momentum for Change Initiative; and

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to support the accreditation of the Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable Development to contribute to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, June 20-22 2012.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

34

0

18

52

The motion without amendment was agreed.


18/01/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

Item started at 16.03

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4893 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Acknowledges the Welsh Government's responsibility for the Welsh NHS and its provision of over £5 billion to Local Health Boards to deliver health services;

 

2. Regrets the Local Health Boards' lack of transparency and accountability in decision-making and financial management to date.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

10

0

45

55

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Insert at end of point 1 'and calls on the Welsh government to demonstrate greater responsibility for the performance of LHBs’.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

28

0

29

57

 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment.  Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete point 2.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

29

0

27

56

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls upon the Welsh Government to review and update its guidance to Local Health Boards on public involvement in the planning and delivery of NHS services.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

29

56

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Regrets that the Welsh Government's recent budget will result in real term cuts of 6.6% to the NHS budget.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

39

56

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM4893 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Acknowledges the Welsh Government's responsibility for the Welsh NHS and its provision of over £5 billion to Local Health Boards to deliver health services.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

29

0

27

56

The motion as amended was agreed.

 

 


11/01/2012 - Plaid Cymru Debate

Item started at 16.55

 

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4887 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the intention of the Welsh Government to introduce banding for both secondary and primary schools in Wales;

 

2. Believes that banding does not provide a whole view of a school’s performance and its use should be limited to securing the necessary support for any school to improve in those areas measured by banding;

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to introduce a constructive evaluation process which leads to targeted support to remedy poor performance in schools.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

0

44

56

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to monitor parent, teacher and Governor’s understanding of the banding system given concerns raised by teaching staff and take further explanatory action if required.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

55

0

0

55

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Recognises moves by Local Authorities through consortia to reconfigure school improvement services and believes that support drawing on the expertise of leading practitioners should become a model throughout Wales.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

44

0

12

56

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Believes that the quality of teaching and school leadership are the key drivers of school improvement and pays tribute to the work of the teaching profession in Wales for delivering rising standards over the last decade.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

56

0

0

56

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Believes that in concentrating on overall school performance this banding system fails to acknowledge the individual performances of pupils and departments within those schools.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

39

56

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Is concerned that the Welsh Government has produced no specific guidance for how local authorities with a number of schools in Bands 3, 4, and 5 can make practical improvements.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

29

56

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM4887 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the intention of the Welsh Government to introduce banding for both secondary and primary schools in Wales;

 

2. Believes that banding does not provide a whole view of a school’s performance and its use should be limited to securing the necessary support for any school to improve in those areas measured by banding;

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to introduce a constructive evaluation process which leads to targeted support to remedy poor performance in schools.

 

4. Calls on the Welsh Government to monitor parent, teacher and Governor’s understanding of the banding system given concerns raised by teaching staff and take further explanatory action if required.

 

5. Recognises moves by Local Authorities through consortia to reconfigure school improvement services and believes that support drawing on the expertise of leading practitioners should become a model throughout Wales.

 

6. Believes that the quality of teaching and school leadership are the key drivers of school improvement and pays tribute to the work of the teaching profession in Wales for delivering rising standards over the last decade.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

44

0

12

56

The motion as amended was agreed.

 


07/12/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4874 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) make urgent representations to the UK Government, following the publication of the Autumn Statement, as to its failure to provide sufficient  economic stimulus for Wales in response to the current economic situation and on its proposals to introduce regional public sector pay; and

 

b) urgently set out its own plans for an economic stimulus which should include infrastructure projects, assistance to businesses and help for the young unemployed.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

38

0

15

53

The motion without amendment was agreed.


06/12/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4872 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Regrets the rise in excess winter deaths due to increased fuel poverty.

 

2. Urges the Welsh Government to use all the powers at its disposal this winter to minimise winter deaths.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh government to revise its fuel poverty strategy in light of recent energy price rises, focusing on:

 

a. Retro-fitting of the Welsh housing stock; and

 

b. Tackling energy insecurity through investment in renewable energy, and investment in developing the ‘green skills’ of the Welsh construction sector, as laid out in a recent paper ‘Skills for Eco-Refurbishment’.

 

The Welsh Government’s Fuel Poverty Strategy can be accessed on the following link:

 

http://wales.gov.uk/docs/desh/publications/100723fuelpovertystrategyen.pdf

 

Skills for Eco-Refurbishment can be accessed on the following link:

 

http://calvjones.com/pages/greenskills-74987

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

50

0

6

56

The motion without amendment was agreed.


23/11/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4860 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Acknowledges the essential role that nurses, including specialist nurses, play within the NHS.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) maintain the nursing bursary scheme as it currently operates;

 

b) ensure continuous professional development in the nursing profession; and

 

c) develop an adequate network of specialist nurses.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

10

12

33

55

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete sub-point 2a) and replace with:

 

ensure that in changing the bursary scheme for nurses the principles of equality and equity have been applied.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

21

54

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Insert as new sub point 2a) and renumber accordingly: ‘define and develop the role of Prescribing Nurses in Wales’. 

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

55

0

0

55

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete sub-point 2c) and replace with:

 

ensure LHBs plan and maintain an adequate network of specialist nurses.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

29

0

26

55

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new sub-point at end of point 2:

 

improve security and enhance the safe working environment for nurses.’

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

55

0

0

55

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add as a new sub-point at the end of point 2:

 

ensure that every nurse has access to the training they require to enable them to be fully effective in their role.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

55

0

0

55

Amendment 5 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM4860 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Acknowledges the essential role that nurses, including specialist nurses, play within the NHS.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) define and develop the role of Prescribing Nurses in Wales;

 

b) ensure that in changing the bursary scheme for nurses the principles of equality and equity have been applied;

 

c) ensure continuous professional development in the nursing profession;

 

d) ensure LHBs plan and maintain an adequate network of specialist nurses;

 

e) improve security and enhance the safe working environment for nurses; and

 

f) ensure that every nurse has access to the training they require to enable them to be fully effective in their role.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

45

0

10

55

The motion as amended was agreed.

 


16/11/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4850 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Affirms the targets of ‘One Wales One Planet’ and the ‘Climate Change Strategy for Wales’ and welcomes the notable contribution to meeting these targets of the Centre for Alternative Technology in its strategy for ‘Zero Carbon Britain 2030’; and

 

2. Calls on Welsh Ministers to launch a public information campaign on climate change up to the Rio+20 Conference.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

36

12

5

53

The motion without amendment was agreed.


09/11/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4846 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Regrets the Welsh Government’s failure to:

 

a) actively respond to the current economic crisis;

 

b) deal with the problems faced by the manufacturing sector; and

 

c) tackle youth unemployment; and

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to introduce a comprehensive package of measures to address the current economic crisis, including bringing forward capital projects to boost the construction sector and create jobs.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

18

0

35

53

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

In point 1, after ‘regrets the’, insert ‘current, and previous,’

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

15

0

38

53

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

In point 2, delete all after ‘crisis,’ and replace with

 

seek more innovative funding to boost the construction sector and create jobs in the private sector.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

43

0

10

53

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

“Calls on the Welsh Government to announce the forms of private financing which it has been considering, and how these can be used to respond to improve the economy of Wales.”

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

53

0

0

53

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

“Welcomes the fact that the Welsh Government might consider enabling tax increment financing to help economic regeneration, and calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward firm proposals as soon as is practicable.”

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

4

11

38

53

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Recognises the importance of Enterprise Zones to the Welsh economy and calls on the Welsh Government to publish a timetable for their introduction.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

25

0

28

53

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM4846 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Regrets the Welsh Government’s failure to:

 

a) actively respond to the current economic crisis;

 

b) deal with the problems faced by the manufacturing sector; and

 

c) tackle youth unemployment; and

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to introduce a comprehensive package of measures to address the current economic crisis, seek more innovative funding to boost the construction sector and create jobs in the private sector.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to announce the forms of private financing which it has been considering, and how these can be used to respond to improve the economy of Wales.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

25

0

28

53

The motion as amended was not agreed.


02/11/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4839 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Calls on the Welsh Government to develop a dairy action plan, that tackles the widespread unfair commercial practices inherent within the supply chain, and which includes provision for:

 

a) a baseline standard raw milk contract;

 

b) an enforceable code of practice to ensure fair dealings between farmers and dairy companies; and

 

c) publication of transparent information on distribution of margins and wholesale prices.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

56

0

0

56

The motion without amendment was agreed.

 


19/10/2011 - Dadl Plaid Cymru

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4833 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Regrets:

 

a) the rapid decline of local media provision and its impact on the reporting of public life and politics in Wales; and

 

b) the funding crisis within the broadcasting industry.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) look for solutions to address the resulting democratic deficit; and

 

b) actively seek to influence the Public Bodies Bill so that the future of S4C is safeguarded.

 

The Public Bodies Bill can be accessed on the following link:

 

http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/publicbodieshl.html

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

40

0

12

52

The motion without amendment was agreed.


12/10/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4822 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Regrets the 41% cut in the Welsh Government’s capital budget and its adverse impact on the construction sector; and

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to stimulate the economy by:

 

a) Creating an infrastructure investment fund;

 

b) Making use of Local Authority borrowing powers;

 

c) Taking action to help increase the percentage of Welsh based companies winning public procurement tenders; and

 

d) Looking for innovative ways of raising capital for infrastructure projects other than PFI.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

43

0

12

55

The motion without amendment was agreed.


05/10/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4818 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Regrets the lack of meaningful targets and detail contained in the Programme for Government: and

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure that its Programme focuses on the challenges which the economy will face during the next few years.

 

The Programme for Government can be accessed at the following hyperlink:

http://wales.gov.uk/about/programmeforgovernment/;jsessionid=HL0LTDFYF1Y1Yz1N4k8yKJTSqjm8TbfQy3JdStnc4hBCHLjDvGxP!-1666378451?lang=en

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

27

54

 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the motion.  Therefore, the motion was not agreed.

 

The following amendments have been tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete point 1) and replace with:

 

"Notes the Programme for Government and the need for measurable delivery when it comes to implementing Government policy"; and

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

27

54

 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment.  Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point 1 and renumber accordingly:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to revise its Programme for Government to address the economic and social challenges facing the people of Wales.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

27

54

 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment.  Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Regrets that the Welsh Government has not delivered on the First Minister’s promise of a programme for government with measurable targets.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

27

54

 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment.  Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward a revised programme for government with concrete, measurable targets, and a timetable for delivery.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

27

54

 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment.  Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls for the Welsh Government to republish its Programme for Government to include measurable targets and outcomes.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

27

0

27

54

 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Deputy Presiding Officer exercised his casting vote by voting against the amendment.  Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.

 

Amendment 6 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Regrets the Welsh Government’s failure to specify, within the Programme for Government, measures to raise the performance of Wales’ Gross Value Added by 2015.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

16

0

38

54

Amendment 6 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 7 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Believes the Programme for Government should include a comprehensive programme of business rate relief as the best policy intervention to encourage private sector investment and employment and that such an intervention could be introduced immediately without the need for a further review.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

11

5

38

54

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

 

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


28/09/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4812 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1) Believes that Wales is well served by its network of District General Hospitals; and

 

2) Calls on the Welsh Government to make a clear statement that it will not allow LHBs to centralise services away from District General Hospitals.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

12

0

45

57

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

In point 2, delete "make a clear statement that it will not allow LHBs to centralise services away from District General Hospitals" and replace with "support LHBs as they fulfill their responsibilities to plan and deliver services appropriately."

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

33

0

23

56

Amendment 1 was agreed.

As amendment 1 was agreed, amendment 2 was deselected.

 

Amendment 3 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add new point at end of motion:

 

Believes that patients are best served by services provided as close to patients’ homes as possible, and which are clinically safe, utilising a network of district general hospitals, community hospitals and centres of excellence.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

55

2

0

57

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add new point at end of motion:

 

Believes that the National Clinical Forum, when established, must take into consideration the needs of District General Hospitals in any future reorganisation of the NHS.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

51

0

6

57

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1) Believes that Wales is well served by its network of District General Hospitals; and

 

2) Calls on the Welsh Government to support LHBs as they fulfill their responsibilities to plan and deliver services appropriately.

 

3) Believes that patients are best served by services provided as close to patients’ homes as possible, and which are clinically safe, utilising a network of district general hospitals, community hospitals and centres of excellence.

 

4) Believes that the National Clinical Forum, when established, must take into consideration the needs of District General Hospitals in any future reorganisation of the NHS.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

34

0

23

57

The motion as amended was agreed.

 


21/09/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4800 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes:

 

a) The severe cuts in capital funding available to the Welsh government;

 

b) The lack of action taken by the current Welsh government to identify and attract new sources of funding to Wales; and

 

c) The effects of the current economic climate, including the difficulties faced by Welsh businesses due to slowing global conditions and resulting threats to jobs; and.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh government to:

 

a) Proactively seek out additional funding streams for Wales as governments of other devolved nations have done;

 

b) Work with the Welsh public sector to urgently bring forward changes to procurement practises in order to stimulate industry and job creation in Wales; and

 

c) Make representation to the UK government to introduce a temporary cut in VAT in order to further stimulate economic growth.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

11

0

45

56

The motion without amendment was not agreed.


The following amendments were tabled:


Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Delete point 1a) and replace with:

 

‘The need for the Welsh Government to make best use of available capital funds in the current economic climate.’

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

13

0

43

56

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

In point 1a), after 'Welsh government' insert, 'and that under plans announced by Alastair Darling in his 2009 budget, the Welsh capital budget would have been cut by 45% over 3 years’.


A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

39

56

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

Amendment 3 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete “lack of” in point 1b)


A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

29

0

27

56

Amendment 3 was agreed.

Amendment 4 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

Delete point 2c) and replace with:

 

Establish a ‘Made in Wales’ public-private partnership scheme as part of a Welsh Infrastructure plan.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

13

0

43

56

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

Amendment 5 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Delete point 2c).

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

17

0

39

56

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

Amendment 6 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on all parties represented in the Assembly to work constructively with the Calman-style process being conducted by the UK Government.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

56

0

0

56

Amendment 6 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes:

 

a) The severe cuts in capital funding available to the Welsh government;

 

b) The action taken by the current Welsh government to identify and attract new sources of funding to Wales; and

 

c) The effects of the current economic climate, including the difficulties faced by Welsh businesses due to slowing global conditions and resulting threats to jobs; and.

 

2. Calls on the Welsh government to:

 

a) Proactively seek out additional funding streams for Wales as governments of other devolved nations have done;

 

b) Work with the Welsh public sector to urgently bring forward changes to procurement practises in order to stimulate industry and job creation in Wales; and

 

c) Make representation to the UK government to introduce a temporary cut in VAT in order to further stimulate economic growth.

 

3. Calls on all parties represented in the Assembly to work constructively with the Calman-style process being conducted by the UK Government.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

30

0

26

56

 

The motion as amended was agreed.


13/07/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4789 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises the importance of public sector employment to communities throughout the country; and

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) Publish its plan regarding the future staffing of Welsh Government offices;

 

b) Reject any proposal to close Welsh Government offices;

 

c) Ensure an equitable distribution of Welsh Government jobs throughout Wales.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

14

1

37

52

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

Delete point 2 and replace with:

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to continue with the Location Strategy, which supports the delivery of Welsh Government jobs and services from efficient and accessible buildings across Wales.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

40

0

14

54

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure the optimal use of its estate for supporting communities throughout Wales.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

54

0

0

54

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Nick Ramsay (Monmouth)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Recognises the importance to the local economies of Welsh Government jobs in Llandrindod Wells, Newtown, Carmarthen and Caernarfon.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

54

0

0

54

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Nick Ramsay (Monmouth)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to clarify without delay the position of its regional offices in a written statement to the National Assembly for Wales.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

53

0

0

53

Amendment 4 was agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Nick Ramsay (Monmouth)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to consult with unions in its review of staffing needs in regional offices.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

53

0

0

53

Amendment 5 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM4789 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Recognises the importance of public sector employment to communities throughout the country; and

 

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to continue with the Location Strategy, which supports the delivery of Welsh Government jobs and services from efficient and accessible buildings across Wales.

 

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to ensure the optimal use of its estate for supporting communities throughout Wales.

 

4. Recognises the importance to the local economies of Welsh Government jobs in Llandrindod Wells, Newtown, Carmarthen and Caernarfon.

 

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to clarify without delay the position of its regional offices in a written statement to the National Assembly for Wales.

 

6. Calls on the Welsh Government to consult with unions in its review of staffing needs in regional offices.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

39

0

15

54

The motion as amended was agreed.

 


06/07/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM4777 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Calls on the Welsh Government to engage with the UK Government to ensure that responsibility for making decisions on energy projects in Wales of more than 50 megawatts and any associated infrastructure is devolved to the Welsh Government.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

43

0

12

55

The motion without amendment was agreed.


29/06/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

 

NDM4771 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Notes the DCMS consultation “A Communications Review for the Digital Age”, including its emphasis on deregulation and the implications for regional commissioning and the wider media in Wales and calls on the Welsh Government to publish its response.

 

For

Abstain

Against

Total

40

0

11

51

The motion without amendment was agreed.


22/06/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

 

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

NDM4741 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

The National Assembly calls on the Welsh Government to facilitate the setting up of a not-for-distributable-profit company to raise capital for infrastructure projects.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

11

0

43

54

The motion without amendment was not agreed.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Nick Ramsay (Monmouthshire)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) Consider all opportunities to raise capital for infrastructure projects; and

b) Ensure greater cost analysis of major construction projects to achieve greater budget responsibility and deliver timely results.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

40

0

14

54

Amendment 1 was agreed.

As amendment 1 was agreed, amendments 2, 3 and 4 were deselected.

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Delete 'calls on the Welsh Government to facilitate the setting up of' and replace with 'is concerned about the lack of detail available for'.

Amendment 3 - Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Delete all after "Welsh Government to" and replace with:

“explore innovative, collaborative ways in which the Welsh Government and others, such as local authorities and the private sector, can manage assets and raise capital for investment in public service infrastructure, and continue to explore other, sustainable and flexible forms of investment in public services.”

Amendment 4 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

After 'projects', insert 'but calls on the Welsh government to examine the feasibility for such a scheme within the current financial devolution settlement.'

Amendment 5 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises that to be in a stronger position to raise capital for infrastructure projects, greater fiscal autonomy for Wales is needed.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

43

11

0

54

Amendment 5 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM4741

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) Consider all opportunities to raise capital for infrastructure projects; and

b) Ensure greater cost analysis of major construction projects to achieve greater budget responsibility and deliver timely results.

2. Recognises that to be in a stronger position to raise capital for infrastructure projects, greater fiscal autonomy for Wales is needed.

For

Abstain

Against

Total

53

0

1

54

The motion as amended was agreed.

 

 


15/06/2011 - Plaid Cymru Debate

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

                               

NDM4734 Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Calls on the Welsh Government to provide a full and detailed programme of government for the next 5 year Assembly term.

A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

46

1

5

52

The motion without amendment was agreed.