NDM6666 - Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv)
NDM6666
Mark Isherwood (North
Wales)
Dai
Lloyd (South Wales West)
Adam
Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
To propose that
the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Notes that community
transport services play a vital role in our communities, providing transport
for people who face barriers to accessing public and private transport,
supporting people to live independently and access vital services, while also
mitigating issues around loneliness and isolation.
2. Notes the
concern about the current Department for Transport consultation on community
transport permits (Section 19/22) and the potential impact of this on services
in Wales.
3. Calls on the
Welsh Government to:
a) work in
partnership with the community transport sector and public bodies to ensure the
sector can continue in its unique role providing bespoke transport options for
vulnerable people, to ensure access to services while the consultation process
is underway;
b) develop
contingency plans to mitigate any impact on transport provision through minibus
services delivered through Section 19 and 22 permits;
c) publish a
clear strategy which recognises the cross-cutting aspect of community transport
provision across Welsh Government departments in delivering the Welsh
Government’s strategic aims;
d) provide much
needed stability for the sector by moving toward three year funding agreements
to allow organisations to develop and take forward plans, to ensure greater
sustainability and a more strategic approach to service provision; and
e) ensure
engagement with relevant partners and stakeholders across Wales to inform the
Welsh Government’s own response to the consultation, and ensure understanding
in the sector of the Welsh Government’s position.
Department for Transport
consultation on community transport permits
Supporters:
Business type: Debate
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 15/03/2018
Decision due: 21 Mar 2018 by Plenary - Fifth Senedd