Motions and Amendments for Debate on 13 November 2007

Motions tabled on 6 November 2007

NDM3710

Carwyn Jones (Bridgend)

To propose that The National Assembly for Wales:

1. Welcomes the Third Dimension - A Strategic Action Plan for the Voluntary Sector Scheme;

2. Recognises the Minister’s intention to work with the Voluntary Sector in implementing the Strategic Action Plan;

3. Notes the action taken to implement the Voluntary Sector Scheme in the period up to 31 March 2007 and agrees to publish the Annual Report.

Copies of "Third Dimension - A Strategic Action Plan for the Voluntary Sector Scheme” and the "Annual Report” were emailed to Assembly Members on 6 November 2007.

Amendments tabled on 08 November 2007

To propose that the Assembly resolves to adopt the following amendments to motions:

NDM3710

William Graham (South Wales East)

Add as new point at end of Motion:

Notes with concern that the Draft Budget Proposals 2008-09, laid in the Table Office on 5 November 2007, will increase the demand for many voluntary sector services as a result of the poor budget settlement for local authorities.