Decisions

The item started at 17.56

NDM6507 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan):

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the Welsh Government's commitment to open data through the publication and ongoing implementation of our first ever Open Data Plan.

2. Notes the progress Welsh Government has made to date, along with ongoing plans to increase the openness and availability of data.

3. Supports the Welsh Government ambition to draw on legislative powers to develop guidance that encourages greater publication and use of open data across the Welsh public sector.

4. Supports the Welsh Government's aim to adapt processes for acquiring goods or services to promote openness and transparency.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

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Calls on the Welsh Government to work with public, private and third sector organisations to improve data-sharing and reduce duplication in data collection across Wales

Amendment 1 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 2. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

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Recognises the role of the Welsh Government in collaborating with key bodies and stakeholders to ensure that data collection focuses on obtaining the right information to influence and deliver positive changes in policy.

Amendment 2 was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Voting on the motion and the remaining amendments under this item was deferred until voting time.

Amendment 3. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

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Believes that the Welsh Government should work to ensure that local authorities follow the example set by the Conservative-run Monmouthshire County Council in publishing all expenditure.

A vote was taken on amendment 3:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
12	8	27	47

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

Amendment 4. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

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Believes that performance data should be collected and published in a manner that enables comparisons with other nations of the UK.

A vote was taken on amendment 4:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
48	0	0	48

Amendment 4 was agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM6507 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan):

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes the Welsh Government's commitment to open data through the publication and ongoing implementation of our first ever Open Data Plan.

2. Notes the progress Welsh Government has made to date, along with ongoing plans to increase the openness and availability of data.

3. Supports the Welsh Government ambition to draw on legislative powers to develop guidance that encourages greater publication and use of open data across the Welsh public sector.

4. Supports the Welsh Government's aim to adapt processes for acquiring goods or services to promote openness and transparency.

5. Calls on the Welsh Government to work with public, private and third sector organisations to improve data-sharing and reduce duplication in data collection across Wales

6. Recognises the role of the Welsh Government in collaborating with key bodies and stakeholders to ensure that data collection focuses on obtaining the right information to influence and deliver positive changes in policy.

7. Believes that performance data should be collected and published in a manner that enables comparisons with other nations of the UK.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
47	0	0	47

The motion as amended was agreed.