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Transcript: Transcript for 04/04/2017 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd
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Tributes to Claire Clancy on her retirement The Llywydd paid tribute to Claire Clancy, the
Chief Executive and Clerk of the Assembly, on her retirement. Tributes were
then paid by Party Leaders and by former Llywydd, Dafydd Elis-Thomas. |
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(45 mins) |
Questions to the First Minister The Presiding Officer will call the Party Leaders
to ask questions without notice to the First Minister after Question 2. Minutes: The item started at
13.40 The first 8
questions were asked. The Presiding Officer invited party leaders to ask
questions to the First Minister after question 2. |
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(30 mins) |
Business Statement and Announcement Minutes: The
item started at 14.29 |
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Motion to suspend Standing Orders to allow the next item of business to be considered The item started at 14.40 NNDM6290 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) The motion was
agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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(90 mins) |
Debate: The Implications for Wales of leaving the European Union NNDM6289 Jane Hutt (Vale of
Glamorgan) 1. Reiterates its
strong support for the Welsh Government – Plaid Cymru White Paper, "Securing Wales
Future" as a credible and comprehensive approach to
protecting and promoting Wales' interests as the UK leaves the European Union. 2. Takes note of
the letter sent by the Prime Minister on 29 March 2017 in accordance with
Article 50 of the Treaty of European Union, and the draft negotiating mandate
published by the President of the European Council in response. 3. Further notes
the UK Government's White Paper "Legislating
for the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union",
published on 30 March 2017, setting out its proposals for legislation to give
effect to the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union but believes
the analysis of the inter-relationship between the current powers of the EU and
the devolution settlement is deeply flawed. 4. Reiterates
that constitutional and governmental structures following the United Kingdom's
exit from the European Union must be based on full respect for the devolution
settlement, and improved arrangements for the conduct of
inter-governmental relations based on mutual respect and parity of esteem
between the four governments in the UK. 5. Further
reiterates in the strongest terms that any frameworks relating to policy areas
that are devolved that may be needed to ensure the smooth functioning of the UK
market must be agreed by consensus between the UK Government and all three
Devolved Administrations and be subject to independent dispute resolution
mechanisms. The starting point for such common approaches and frameworks must
be through agreement and consensus. 6. Supports the
Welsh Government in continuing to press the UK Government for direct
participation in the negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from, and future trading
and other relations with, the European Union, to ensure protection of
distinctive Welsh interests. 7. Reaffirms its
view that there should be no financial disadvantage to Wales arising from the
UK's exit from the European Union, and calls on the UK Government to make a
full and public commitment to that effect. 8. Notes the
Welsh Government's commitment to report regularly to the Assembly on progress
in relation to these matters. Delete point 1
and replace with: Believes that the
Welsh Government - Plaid Cymru White Paper, "Securing Wales Future"
lacks credibility on account of its unrealistically pessimistic assumptions of
the alleged costs of Brexit. Amendment
2 - David J Rowlands (South
Wales East) In point 3,
delete 'but believes the analysis of the inter-relationship between the current
powers of the EU and the devolution settlement is deeply flawed'. Amendment
3 - David J Rowlands (South
Wales East) In point 5,
delete 'must be agreed' and replace with 'should be agreed'. Amendment
4 - David J Rowlands (South
Wales East) In point 5,
delete 'The starting point for such common approaches and frameworks must be
through agreement and consensus' and replace with: 'Recognises that
the conduct of the Scottish and Welsh Governments in continuing to fight the
referendum campaign after the result on June 23 2016 renders such an outcome
unrealistic'. Amendment
5 - David J Rowlands (South
Wales East) Delete point 6. Amendment
6 - David J Rowlands (South
Wales East) Add as new point
at end of motion: Believes that,
should EU intransigence preclude a free trade agreement with the UK, the
transitional costs of Brexit based on WTO rules would be significantly
alleviated by the saving of Britain's £8 billion a year net contribution to the
EU Budget, and a likely net revenue on tariffs on trade between the EU and UK
of £8 billion a year. Amendment
7 - Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys
Môn) Add as new point
at end of motion: Calls on the
Welsh Government to bring forward a continuation (Wales) bill in order to
uphold Wales's constitution and convert into Welsh law all European legislation
related to devolved policy areas.
Minutes: The
item started at 14.40 Voting
on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time. NNDM6289 Jane Hutt (Vale of
Glamorgan) 1.
Reiterates its strong support for the Welsh Government – Plaid Cymru White Paper,
"Securing Wales Future" as a credible and comprehensive
approach to protecting and promoting Wales' interests as the UK leaves the
European Union. 2.
Takes note of the letter sent by the Prime Minister on 29 March 2017 in
accordance with Article 50 of the Treaty of European Union, and the draft
negotiating mandate published by the President of the European Council in
response. 3.
Further notes the UK Government's White Paper "Legislating for the
United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union", published on 30
March 2017, setting out its proposals for legislation to give effect to the
United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union but believes the analysis
of the inter-relationship between the current powers of the EU and the
devolution settlement is deeply flawed. 4.
Reiterates that constitutional and governmental structures following the United
Kingdom's exit from the European Union must be based on full respect for the
devolution settlement, and improved arrangements for the conduct of
inter-governmental relations based on mutual respect and parity of esteem
between the four governments in the UK. 5.
Further reiterates in the strongest terms that any frameworks relating to
policy areas that are devolved that may be needed to ensure the smooth
functioning of the UK market must be agreed by consensus between the UK
Government and all three Devolved Administrations and be subject to independent
dispute resolution mechanisms. The starting point for such common approaches
and frameworks must be through agreement and consensus. 6.
Supports the Welsh Government in continuing to press the UK Government for
direct participation in the negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from, and
future trading and other relations with, the European Union, to ensure
protection of distinctive Welsh interests. 7.
Reaffirms its view that there should be no financial disadvantage to Wales
arising from the UK's exit from the European Union, and calls on the UK
Government to make a full and public commitment to that effect. 8.
Notes the Welsh Government's commitment to report regularly to the Assembly on
progress in relation to these matters. The following amendments
were tabled: Amendment
1 - David J
Rowlands (South Wales East) Delete
point 1 and replace with: Believes
that the Welsh Government - Plaid Cymru White Paper, "Securing Wales
Future" lacks credibility on account of its unrealistically pessimistic
assumptions of the alleged costs of Brexit. A
vote was taken on amendment 1:
Amendment
1 was not agreed. Amendment
2 - David J
Rowlands (South Wales East) In
point 3, delete 'but believes the analysis of the inter-relationship between
the current powers of the EU and the devolution settlement is deeply flawed'. A
vote was taken on amendment 2:
Amendment
2 was not agreed. Amendment
3 - David J Rowlands (South Wales East) In point 5,
delete 'must be agreed' and replace with 'should be agreed'. A
vote was taken on amendment 3:
Amendment
3 was not agreed. Amendment
4 - David J Rowlands (South Wales East) In point 5,
delete 'The starting point for such common approaches and frameworks must be
through agreement and consensus' and replace with: 'Recognises that
the conduct of the Scottish and Welsh Governments in continuing to fight the
referendum campaign after the result on June 23 2016 renders such an outcome
unrealistic'. A
vote was taken on amendment 4:
Amendment
4 was not agreed. Amendment
5 - David J Rowlands (South Wales East) Delete point 6. A
vote was taken on amendment 5:
Amendment
5 was not agreed. Amendment
6 - David J Rowlands (South Wales East) Add as new point
at end of motion: Believes that, should
EU intransigence preclude a free trade agreement with the UK, the transitional
costs of Brexit based on WTO rules would be significantly alleviated by the
saving of Britain's £8 billion a year net contribution to the EU Budget, and a
likely net revenue on tariffs on trade between the EU and UK of £8 billion a
year. A
vote was taken on amendment 6:
Amendment
6 was not agreed. Amendment
7 - Rhun ap
Iorwerth (Ynys Môn) Add
as new point at end of motion: Calls
on the Welsh Government to bring forward a continuation (Wales) bill in order
to uphold Wales's constitution and convert into Welsh law all European
legislation related to devolved policy areas. A
vote was taken on amendment 7:
Amendment
7 was agreed. A
vote was taken on the motion as amended: NNDM6289 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) 1. Reiterates its
strong support for the Welsh Government – Plaid Cymru White Paper, "Securing Wales
Future" as a credible and comprehensive approach to
protecting and promoting Wales' interests as the UK leaves the European Union. 2. Takes note of
the letter sent by the Prime Minister on 29 March 2017 in accordance with Article
50 of the Treaty of European Union, and the draft negotiating mandate published
by the President of the European Council in response. 3. Further notes
the UK Government's White Paper "Legislating
for the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union",
published on 30 March 2017, setting out its proposals for legislation to give
effect to the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union but believes
the analysis of the inter-relationship between the current powers of the EU and
the devolution settlement is deeply flawed. 4. Reiterates
that constitutional and governmental structures following the United Kingdom's
exit from the European Union must be based on full respect for the devolution
settlement, and improved arrangements for the conduct of
inter-governmental relations based on mutual respect and parity of esteem
between the four governments in the UK. 5. Further
reiterates in the strongest terms that any frameworks relating to policy areas
that are devolved that may be needed to ensure the smooth functioning of the UK
market must be agreed by consensus between the UK Government and all three
Devolved Administrations and be subject to independent dispute resolution
mechanisms. The starting point for such common approaches and frameworks must
be through agreement and consensus. 6. Supports the
Welsh Government in continuing to press the UK Government for direct
participation in the negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from, and future trading
and other relations with, the European Union, to ensure protection of
distinctive Welsh interests. 7. Reaffirms its
view that there should be no financial disadvantage to Wales arising from the
UK's exit from the European Union, and calls on the UK Government to make a
full and public commitment to that effect. 8.
Notes the Welsh Government's commitment to report regularly to the Assembly on
progress in relation to these matters. 9.
Calls on the Welsh Government to bring forward a continuation (Wales) bill in
order to uphold Wales's constitution and convert into Welsh law all European
legislation related to devolved policy areas.
The
motion as amended was agreed. |
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(45 mins) |
Statement by the Minister for Social Services and Public Health: The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act - one year on Minutes: The
item started at 16.07 |
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(45 mins) |
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure: The Future of Heritage Services in Wales - a new strategic partnership and the future of Cadw Supporting Document Minutes: The
item started at 16.51 |
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(45 mins) |
Statement by the Minister for Lifelong Learning and the Welsh Language: The Future of Youth Work Delivery in Wales Minutes: The item started at
17.47 |
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Proposal under Standing Order 12.24 to debate the following two items together but with separate votes (15 mins): |
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The Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Determination of Procedure) (Wales) Order 2017 NDM6280
Jane
Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales; in accordance with Standing Order
27.5: Approves
that the draft The Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Determination of Procedure)
(Wales) Order 2017 is made in accordance with the draft laid
in the Table Office on 10 March 2017. Minutes: The
item started at 18.34 NDM6280
Jane Hutt
(Vale of Glamorgan) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales; in accordance with Standing Order
27.5: Approves
that the draft The Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Determination of Procedure)
(Wales) Order 2017 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 10
March 2017. The
motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications and Site Visits) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 NDM6281
Jane
Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales; in accordance with Standing Order
27.5: Approves
that the draft The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed
Applications and Site Visits) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 is made in
accordance with the draft laid
in the Table Office on 10 March 2017. Minutes: The item started at 18.34 NDM6281
Jane Hutt
(Vale of Glamorgan) To
propose that the National Assembly for Wales; in accordance with Standing Order
27.5: Approves
that the draft The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed
Applications and Site Visits) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 is made in
accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 10
March 2017. The
motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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(15 mins) |
Debate: Stage 4 of the Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Bill NDM6291 Mark Drakeford
(Cardiff West) To propose that
the National Assembly for Wales in accordance with Standing Order 26.47: Approves the Land
Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Bill. Minutes: The item started at 18.37 NDM6291
Mark Drakeford (Cardiff
West) To propose that the National Assembly for Wales in
accordance with Standing Order 26.47: Approves the Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance
of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Bill. The
motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. |
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(0 mins) |
WITHDRAWN: Debate: Tackling Fuel Poverty through the Warm Homes Programme |
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Voting Time Minutes: The item started at 18.48 |
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