Decisions

The item started at 15.45

 

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

 

NDM5490 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Notes that the Welsh Government’s proposals for the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 will stimulate and strengthen the economy, environment and social cohesion of rural Wales’.

 

The following amendments were tabled:

 

Amendment 1 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

Delete all and replace with:

 

Notes the Welsh Government’s proposals for the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.

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 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

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Regrets the Welsh Government’s decision to opt for the maximum transfer of 15% away from direct payments to farmers in Pillar 1 of the Common Agricultural Policy to the Rural Development Programme, making Welsh farm businesses less competitive.

A vote was taken on Amendment 2:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
25	1	26	52

Amendment 2 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 3 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

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Seeks assurances that measures delivered through the Rural Development Programme will have an immediate, demonstrable and measureable impact on farm incomes.

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 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

 

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Calls on the Welsh Government to:

 

a) develop a stand-alone scheme for Less Favourable Areas to support those farming the most challenging areas of Wales;

 

b) encourage more farmers to take advantage of the Glastir scheme by simplifying and expanding access to it.

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
16	10	26	52

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 5 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

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Regrets the Welsh Government’s decision to modulate the full 15% from Pillar 1 to Pillar 2.

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

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 6 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Resolves that the Welsh Government should demonstrate annually the impact of the Rural Development Programme on farm incomes.

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
27	0	25	52

Amendment 6 was agreed.

 

Amendment 7 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the government to prioritise support for young farmers in order to stimulate the farming sector.

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

For	Abstain	Against	Total
52	0	0	52

Amendment 7 was agreed.

 

Amendment 8 - Elin Jones (Ceredigion)

 

Add as new point at end of motion:

 

Notes the significant contribution of the rural economy to the wider Welsh economy and recognises the potential for economic development through the Rural Development Programme.

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 point at end of motion:

 

Calls on the Welsh Government to deliver a dedicated Areas of Natural Constraint scheme for Upland farms.

A vote was taken on Amendment 9:

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.

 

A vote was taken on the motion as amended:

 

NDM5490 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

1.Notes that the Welsh Government’s proposals for the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 will stimulate and strengthen the economy, environment and social cohesion of rural Wales’.

 

2.Resolves that the Welsh Government should demonstrate annually the impact of the Rural Development Programme on farm incomes.

 

3.Calls on the government to prioritise support for young farmers in order to stimulate the farming sector.

 

4.Notes the significant contribution of the rural economy to the wider Welsh economy and recognises the potential for economic development through the Rural Development Programme.

 

For	Abstain	Against	Total
12	0	40	52

The motion as amended was not agreed.