Motions and Amendments for Debate on 16 October 2007

Motions tabled on 9 October 2007

NDM3686

Carwyn Jones (Bridgend)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes that Welsh Ministers have a statutory duty to promote sustainable development in the exercise of their functions and that this is a key priority of the Welsh Assembly Government.

2. Notes the Welsh Assembly Government’s work to implement this duty and its plans to:

a) Commission an independent review of how well the vision in the Sustainable Development Scheme has been achieved (in accordance with Section 79(7)(a) Government of Wales Act 2006); and

b) Prepare a Sustainable Development Annual Report for 2006/07 to be laid before the National Assembly by the end of 2007.

3. Notes that following the completion of the formal review there will be an opportunity to revise or remake the sustainable development scheme and develop actions to implement it.

The Sustainable Development Scheme can be located on the Internet using the hyperlinks shown below:

English http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/sustainabledevelopment/publications/susdevactionplan/?lang=en.

Welsh http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/sustainabledevelopment/publications/susdevactionplan/?lang=cy

Amendments tabled on 11 October 2007

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

NDM3686

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)

Add as new point at end of Motion:

Expresses grave concern about the level of financial resources available to achieve the vision of a sustainable future and calls on the Assembly Government to develop a carbon appraisal tool to help make spending effective.