Third Assembly Plenary Meeting

Votes and Proceedings (24)

Date: Tuesday, 23rd October 2007
Time: 2.00pm 

Item 1: Questions to the First Minister
The first 12 questions were answered. Question 1 was withdrawn.

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3.00pm
Urgent Question 1: Alun Davies (Mid and West Wales):
What representations has the Minister of Heritage made to the BBC Trust and UK Government about the impact on Wales of the job losses announced on 18 October.

3.10pm
Urgent Question 2: Karen Sinclair (Clywd South):
Following the change in administration in Denbighshire County Council, what discussions has the Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills had about the proposed action plan for education in the County.

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3.23pm
Item 2: Business Statement and Announcement

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3.59pm

Item 3: Motion to approve the Welfare of Farmed Animals (Wales) Regulations 2007
NDM3696 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 10 October 2007 in relation to the draft The Welfare of Farmed Animals (Wales) Regulations 2007; and

2. Approves that the draft The Welfare of Farmed Animals (Wales) Regulations 2007 is made in accordance with:

a) the draft laid in the Table Office on 27 September 2007; and

b) the Explanatory Memorandum laid in the Table Office on 27 September 2007.


The Motion was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 7.35.

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4.05pm
Item 4: Debate on Implementation and Priorities of the One Wales Programme for Government
NDM3697 Carwyn Jones (Bridgend)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Endorses the programme for government set out in the "One Wales" document.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Delete "Endorses" and replace with "Notes".


A vote was taken on Amendment 1:

Votes and Proceedings

For	Abstain	Against	Total
8	0	34	42

Amendment 1 was not agreed.

Amendment 2 - Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire) - This amendment was not selected

Replace "Endorses” with "Notes”.

Amendment 3 - William Graham (South Wales East)

Add as new point at end of motion:

"Believes the programme of government set out in the 'All Wales Accord' would have better served the interests of Wales."

A copy of the 'All Wales Accord' was emailed to all members on Thursday 18 October 2007.

A vote was taken on Amendment 3:

Votes and Proceedings

For	Abstain	Against	Total
13	0	34	47

Amendment 3 was not agreed.

Amendment 4 - Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

"Regrets the lack of priority for freeing up registered social landlords to invest in housing and community projects."

A vote was taken on Amendment 4:

Votes and Proceedings

For	Abstain	Against	Total
13	0	33	46

Amendment 4 was not agreed.

Amendment 5 - Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

"Regrets the lack of priority for closing the HE funding gap".

A vote was taken on Amendment 5:

Votes and Proceedings

For	Abstain	Against	Total
13	0	34	47

Amendment 5 was not agreed.

Amendment 6 - Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

"Regrets the lack of priority for replacing council tax with a tax based on ability to pay."

A vote was taken on Amendment 6:

Votes and Proceedings

For	Abstain	Against	Total
4	0	42	46

Amendment 6 was not agreed.

Amendment 7 - Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

"Regrets the lack of priority for opposition to nuclear power."

A vote was taken on Amendment 7:

Votes and Proceedings

For	Abstain	Against	Total
3	0	43	46

Amendment 7 was not agreed.

Amendment 8 - Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

"Regrets the lack of priority for fair votes for councils."

A vote was taken on Amendment 8:

Votes and Proceedings

For	Abstain	Against	Total
4	0	41	45

Amendment 8 was not agreed.

Amendment 9 - Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

"Regrets the lack of priority for fair votes for local government elections."

A vote was taken on Amendment 9:

Votes and Proceedings

For	Abstain	Against	Total
4	0	43	47

Amendment 9 was not agreed.

Amendment 10 -  Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

"Regrets the lack of priority for extra police officers."

A vote was taken on Amendment 10:

Votes and Proceedings

For	Abstain	Against	Total
13	0	34	47

Amendment 10 was not agreed.

Amendment 11 - Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

"Regrets the lack of priority for dealing with student debt."

A vote was taken on Amendment 11:

Votes and Proceedings

For	Abstain	Against	Total
13	0	34	47

Amendment 11 was not agreed.

Amendment 12 - Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire)

Add as new point at end of motion:

"Regrets the lack of priority for arts development."

A vote was taken on Amendment 12:

Votes and Proceedings

For	Abstain	Against	Total
13	0	32	45

Amendment 12 was not agreed.

A vote was taken on the motion

NDM3697 Carwyn Jones (Bridgend)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

Endorses the programme for government set out in the "One Wales" document.

Votes and Proceedings

For	Abstain	Against	Total
33	0	13	46

The motion was agreed.

The meeting concluded at 6.12pm.

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The Assembly will sit again in Plenary at 12.30pm on Wednesday, 24th October 2007

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