Motions and Amendments for Debate on 20 October 2009

Motions tabled on 13 October 2009

NDM4300 Carwyn Jones (Bridgend)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales; in accordance with Standing Order 24.4:

1. Considers the report of the Subordinate Legislation Committee laid in the Table Office on 5 October 2009 in relation to the draft The Pre-release Access to Official Statistics (Wales) Order 2009;

2. Approves that the draft The Pre-release Access to Official Statistics (Wales) Order 2009 is made in accordance with:

a) the draft laid in the Table Office on 17 September 2009; and

b) the Explanatory Memorandum laid in the Table Office on 17 September 2009.

NDM4302 Carwyn Jones (Bridgend)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises that Park Homes provide a valuable contribution to meeting housing need in Wales; and

2. Agrees the importance of effective management and licensing for both residents and site operators.

Motions tabled on 14 July 2009

NDM4272 Andrew Davies (Swansea West)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 27.21,  approves the Supplementary Budget for the financial year 2009-10 laid in the Table Office by the Minister for Finance and Public Service Delivery on Tuesday, 14 July 2009.

Footnote:

In accordance with the relevant provisions contained in the Government of Wales Act 2006 and Standing Order 27, the Supplementary Budget comprises the following information:

(i). the written statement required under section 125(3) of the Government of Wales Act;

(ii) the resources agreed by the Treasury for the Welsh block budget for the financial year covered by the motion;

(iii) a reconciliation between the resources allocated to the Welsh block budget by the Treasury and the resources to be authorised for use in the motion;

(iv) a reconciliation between the estimated amounts to be paid into the Welsh Consolidated Fund by the Secretary of State and the amounts to be authorised for payment out of the Fund in the motion; and

(v) a reconciliation between the resources to be authorised under section 125(1)(a) and (b) of the Act and the amounts to be authorised for payment out of the Welsh Consolidated Fund under section 125(1)(c).

The following additional information has been made available to Members:

- an explanatory note explaining the main changes from previous plans.

Amendments tabled on 15 October 2009

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

NDM4302

1. Alun Cairns (South Wales West)

Add new point at end of motion:

Calls upon the Welsh Assembly Government to consider bringing forward proposals, including legislation where appropriate, to secure improvements in the effective management and licencing of caravan parks.

2. Alun Cairns (South Wales West)

Add new point at end of motion:

Recognises that some similarities exist between Park Home accommodation and that provided by caravan holiday home parks.

3. Peter Black (South Wales West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls for the Welsh Assembly Government to find ways of ensuring that site owners meet 'fit and proper person' criteria.

4. Peter Black (South Wales West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Recognises the important role that tenants' associations can play in representing home owners' and tenants' views to site owners.

5. Peter Black (South Wales West)

Add as new point at end of motion:

Calls for the establishment of a tribunals mechanism for dealing with disputes between home owners and site owners which does not require use of the courts.