Motions and Amendments for Debate on 10 December 2008
Motions tabled on 3 December 2008
Short Debate
NDM4077 Janet Ryder (North Wales): Still no room at the Inn? W
NDM4078
Peter Black (South Wales West)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000:
1. Adopts the Model Publication Scheme as prepared and approved by the Information Commissioner and laid in the Table Office on 3rd December 2008.
2. Notes that the Scheme will take effect from 1 January 2009.
NDM4079
Dafydd Elis-Thomas (Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
The National Assembly for Wales:
Notes the content of the UK Government’s legislative programme for the period December 2008 to December 2009.UK Government’s Legislative Programme
http://www.commonsleader.gov.uk/output/Page2641.asp
Amendments tabled on 05 December 2008
To propose that the Assembly resolves to adopt the following amendments to motions:
NDM4079
1. William Graham (South Wales East)
Add new point at end of motion:
Regrets that the Queen's Speech is all about regulatory and policy failure and the short-term political prospects of the Prime Minister, and does not address the long term future of Wales.
2. William Graham (South Wales East)
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Notes with regret the exclusion of a Bill to establish St David's Day as a national holiday in Wales.St David’s Day.
3. William Graham (South Wales East)
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Notes with regret the exclusion of a Bill to promote and reward small and medium sized businesses who introduced or extended their provision of childcare and flexible working.
4. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)
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Believes that the Bills announced in the Queen's Speech will do little to help people through the current economic crisis.
5. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)
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Agrees that the UK Government’s Legislative Programme is a 'dull and unimaginative programme, too weak to make a difference.'
6. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)
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Regrets the absence of any framework powers over the Welsh language
7. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)
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Regrets the absence of any framework powers to provide a minimum standard of service in the NHS.
8. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)
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Regrets the absence of any framework powers to introduce a charter of tenants' rights.
9. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)
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Regrets the absence of any framework powers over affordable housing.
10. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)
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Regrets the absence of any framework powers over policing and prisons.