Third Assembly Plenary Meeting
Votes and Proceedings (190)
Date: Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Time: 13.30
Item 1: Questions to the First Minister
The first 12 questions were answered. Question 4 was transferred for written answer. Questions 5 and 8 were withdrawn.
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14.19
Item 2: Business Statement and Announcement
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14.39
Point of Order - Andrew RT Davies
Andrew R T Davies raised a Point of Order regarding how public bodies deal with Assembly Members during the UK General Election campaign period. The Presiding Officer confirmed that Assembly Members should not be treated any differently during this period as there is no Assembly election taking place. The Presiding Officer said that he would pursue any particular cases with the most appropriate authorities.
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14.42
Item 3: Statement by the Minister for Heritage: Progress report on One Wales Commitments relating to the Arts
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15.14
Item 4: Statement by the Minister for Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills: Welsh Medium Education Strategy
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16.00
Item 5: Motion to approve the Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 (Prescribed Restrictions) (Wales) Order 2010
NDM4454 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales; in accordance with Standing Order 24.4
Approves that the draft The Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 (Prescribed Restrictions) (Wales) Order 2010 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 5 March 2010.
The motion was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 7.35.
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16.03
Item 6: Financial Resolution in relation to the Proposed National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure
NDM4450 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, for the purposes of any provisions resulting from the Proposed National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure, agrees to any increase in expenditure of a kind referred to in Standing Order 23.80(ii)(b) arising in consequence thereof.
The motion was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 7.35.
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16.03
Item 7: Debate on Financial Inclusion
NDM4455 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
Notes the progress made against the Financial Inclusion Strategy for Wales in tackling financial exclusion and improving financial capability.
Voting on the motion amendment under this item was deferred until Voting Time.
The following amendment has been tabled:
Amendment 1 - Alun Cairns (South Wales West)
Add new point to the end of the motion;
"Regrets that income inequality has reached the highest levels since record began and calls on the Welsh Assembly Government to prioritise working with the Financial Services Authority, voluntary sector and education providers in delivering the Financial Inclusion Strategy. "
A vote was taken on Amendment 1:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
10 |
0 |
29 |
39 |
Amendment 1 was not agreed.
A vote was taken on the motion:
NDM4455 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
Notes the progress made against the Financial Inclusion Strategy for Wales in tackling financial exclusion and improving financial capability.
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
28 |
0 |
10 |
38 |
The motion was agreed.
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16.33
Voting Time
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The meeting concluded at 16.35