Decisions

The item started at 14.17

 

In accordance with Standing Order 11.15 (i) the Business Committee decided that any vote necessary would take place at the end of the debate.

NDM5792 Rosemary Butler (Newport West)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

 

Notes the content of the UK Government's legislative programme 2015/2016.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 – Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

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Regrets that the proposed Wales Bill does not implement in full the recommendations of the cross-party Silk Commission and calls on the UK Government to implement the full recommendations without hesitation.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
34	0	10	44

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2 – Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

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Notes with concern the return of the Investigatory Powers Bill, a new form of the so-called 'Snooper's Charter' which was regularly blocked by Liberal Democrats during the UK Coalition Government, and opposes the UK Government having powers to monitor individuals' communications data.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
12	0	32	44

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

Amendment 3 – Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

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Regrets that the UK Government's proposed Wales Bill falls short of offering comparable powers as those available to, or on offer to Scotland.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
31	3	10	44

Amendment 3 was agreed.

Amendment 4 – Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

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Regrets the UK Government's intention to bring forward proposals to abolish the Human Rights Act 1998.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
34	0	10	44

Amendment 4 was agreed.

Amendment 5 – Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Regrets the UK Government's rejection of a double-majority clause in the EU Referendum Bill and the decision to block 16 and 17-year-olds from voting in that referendum.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
9	22	13	44

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

NDM5792 Rosemary Butler (Newport West)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the content of the UK Government's legislative programme 2015/2016.

 

2. Regrets that the proposed Wales Bill does not implement in full the recommendations of the cross-party Silk Commission and calls on the UK Government to implement the full recommendations without hesitation.

 

3. Regrets that the UK Government's proposed Wales Bill falls short of offering comparable powers as those available to, or on offer to Scotland.

4. Regrets the UK Government's intention to bring forward proposals to abolish the Human Rights Act 1998.

For	Abstain	Against	Total
31	3	10	44

The motion, as amended was agreed

 

The item started at 15.16

 

In accordance with Standing Order 11.15 (i) the Business Committee decided that any vote necessary would take place at the end of the debate.

 

NDM5522 Rosemary Butler (Newport West)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Notes the content of the UK Government’s legislative programme 2014/2015.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

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Regrets that the model of income tax devolution proposed for Wales, in the Wales Bill, is constrained by the so-called “lock-step”mechanism.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
40	12	0	52

Amendment 1 was agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

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Regrets the lack of proposals in the UK Government’s legislative programme to progress any of the areas of further devolution recommended by the second report of the Commission on Devolution in Wales.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
9	26	17	52

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

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Believes that the UK Government's legislative programme should have included legislation to rebalance the UK economy in a way that tackles regional inequalities and promotes economic fairness.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
35	0	17	52

Amendment 3 was agreed.

 

Amendment 4 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

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Welcomes that the UK Government’s legislative programme will continue to build a stronger economy and a fairer society.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
17	0	35	52

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

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Welcomes the announcement in the UK Government’s legislative programme on tax-free childcare which will mean that around 83,600 families in Wales will benefit from £2,000 off the cost of their childcare.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
17	9	26	52

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 6 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

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Welcomes that the Serious Crimes Bill, following the campaign by Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Ceredigion Mark Williams, will include provision to make it explicit that cruelty which is likely to cause psychological harm to a child is an offence.

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
31	21	0	52

Amendment 6 was agreed.

 

Amendment 7 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

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Welcomes the revolutionary pension reforms proposed by Liberal Democrat Minister Steve Webb to be contained in the Private Pensions Bill, which will give people both freedom and security in retirement.

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
5	21	26	52

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 8 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

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Welcomes that the Draft Governance of National Parks (England) & the Broads Bill will contain provisions for direct elections to National Park authorities in England, following campaigning by Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Brecon and Radnorshire Roger Williams, and calls on the Welsh Government to implement similar reforms in Wales.

A vote was taken on Amendment 8:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
5	21	26	52

Amendment 8 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 9 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

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Welcomes the continued commitment of the UK Government, as outlined in the legislative programme, to restore financial well-being to the UK.

A vote was taken on Amendment 9:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
17	0	35	52

Amendment 9 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 10 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

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Believes the Bills contained within the UK Government’s legislative programme will secure a better and brighter future for the people of Wales.

A vote was taken on Amendment 10:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
17	0	35	52

Amendment 10 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 11 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

 

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Welcomes that the UK Government’s legislative programme will implement key measures to increase further the personal allowance to£10,500, building on the Liberal Democrat 2010 general election manifesto commitment to raise the income tax threshold to£10,000.

A vote was taken on Amendment 11:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
31	21	0	52

Amendment 11 was agreed.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5522 Rosemary Butler (Newport West)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1. Notes the content of the UK Government’s legislative programme 2014/2015.

 

2. Regrets that the model of income tax devolution proposed for Wales, in the Wales Bill, is constrained by the so-called “lock-step”mechanism.

 

3. Believes that the UK Government's legislative programme should have included legislation to rebalance the UK economy in a way that tackles regional inequalities and promotes economic fairness.

 

4. Welcomes that the Serious Crimes Bill, following the campaign by Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Ceredigion Mark Williams, will include provision to make it explicit that cruelty which is likely to cause psychological harm to a child is an offence.

 

5. Welcomes that the UK Government’s legislative programme will implement key measures to increase further the personal allowance to£10,500, building on the Liberal Democrat 2010 general election manifesto commitment to raise the income tax threshold to£10,000.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
35	5	12	52

The motion as amended was agreed.

The item started at 15.24

In accordance with Standing Order 11.15 (i) the Business Committee decided that any vote necessary would take place at the end of the debate.

NDM5245 Rosemary Butler (Newport West)

The National Assembly for Wales:

Notes the content of the UK Government’s legislative programme 2013/2014.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Regrets that a Government of Wales Bill implementing the recommendations of the Silk Commission on Devolution in Wales was not included in the legislative programme.

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
39	0	18	57

Amendment 1 was agreed.

Amendment 2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

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Welcomes the Draft Wales Bill, which will reform elections to the National Assembly and could provide a platform for the UK Government to implement any recommendations of the Silk Commission (Part I).

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
27	0	29	56

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

Amendment 3 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

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Welcomes the National Insurance Contributions Bill, which will mean that from April 2014 every charity and business will be entitled to a £2,000 Employment Allowance, helping over 35,000 businesses in Wales to hire their first employee or expand their workforce.

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 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

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Welcomes the Pensions Bill, which will introduce a single tier state pension, bringing significant and much needed reform that will support people to save for retirement.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
18	10	29	57

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

Amendment 5 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

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Welcomes the Deregulation Bill, which will help reduce the burden of excessive and unnecessary regulation on businesses, organisations and individuals, to help growth and save money for the taxpayer.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
18	9	29	56

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

Amendment 6 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

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Welcomes the Draft Consumer Rights Bill, which will simplify and consolidate core consumer rights, ensuring that consumers have clearer rights in law and businesses treat their customers fairly.

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
18	10	29	57

Amendment 6 was not agreed.

Amendment 7 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)

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Welcomes the Care Bill, which will reform care and support funding in England ensuring that people are protected from the high costs of their social care, and calls on the Welsh Government to outline the key principles that will underpin a new care funding system in Wales.

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
18	11	29	58

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

Amendment 8 - William Graham (South Wales East)

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Welcomes the UK Government’s continued commitment, as outlined in the UK Government’s legislative programme, to building an economy where people who work hard are properly rewarded.

A vote was taken on Amendment 8:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
18	0	40	58

Amendment 8 was not agreed.

Amendment 9 - William Graham (South Wales East)

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Welcomes the UK Government commitment to the Draft Wales Bill.

A vote was taken on Amendment 9:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
58	0	0	58

Amendment 9 was agreed.

Amendment 10 - William Graham (South Wales East)

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Acknowledges the UK Government commitment to a Care Bill and calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward similar proposals to ensure the cost of care in Wales is addressed.

A vote was taken on Amendment 10:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
18	0	40	58

Amendment 10 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

Notes the content of the UK Government’s legislative programme 2013/2014.

Regrets that a Government of Wales Bill implementing the recommendations of the Silk Commission on Devolution in Wales was not included in the legislative programme.

Welcomes the UK Government commitment to the Draft Wales Bill.

For	Abstain	Against	Total
40	18	0	58

The motion as amended was agreed.

The item started at 15:27

 

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

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East)

 

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Regrets that the legislative programme fails to include any meaningful measures to deliver growth in the economy.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
38	0	18	56

Amendment 1 was agreed.

 

Amendment 2 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

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Welcomes the Energy Bill which will reform the electricity market in order to encourage investment in low-carbon generation and clean energy.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
45	0	10	55

Amendment 2 was agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Peter Black (South Wales West)

 

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Welcomes the Small Donations Bill which will enable small charities to reclaim 25p for every £1 donated up to £5,000.

 

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)

 

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Welcomes the Banking Reform Bill which will separate banks’ retail activities from their investment activities.

 

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)

 

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Welcomes the UK Government’s legislative programme and its continued commitment to:

 

a) reduce the deficit and thereby ensure record low interest rates in the United Kingdom, benefitting homeowners across Wales;

 

b) restore economic stability, creating the wealth to sustain public services.

 

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
18	0	38	56

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 6 - William Graham (South Wales East)

 

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Welcomes the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill and the creation of the position of Groceries Code Adjudicator.

 

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:

 

NDM4992 Rosemary Butler (Newport West)

 

The National Assembly for Wales:

 

Notes the content of the UK Government’s legislative programme 2012/2013.

 

Regrets that the legislative programme fails to include any meaningful measures to deliver growth in the economy.

 

Welcomes the Energy Bill which will reform the electricity market in order to encourage investment in low-carbon generation and clean energy.

 

Welcomes the Small Donations Bill which will enable small charities to reclaim 25p for every £1 donated up to £5,000.

 

Welcomes the Banking Reform Bill which will separate banks’ retail activities from their investment activities.

 

Welcomes the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill and the creation of the position of Groceries Code Adjudicator.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
38	5	13	56

The motion as amended was agreed.