Third Assembly Plenary Meeting
Votes and Proceedings (141)
Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Time: 13.30
Item 1: Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Local Government
The first 8 questions were answered.
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14.40
Item 2: Questions to the Minister for Heritage
The first 8 questions were answered
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Item 3: Questions to the Assembly Commission
No questions were tabled.
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15:11
Point of Order
Peter Black raised a Point of Order on the scrutiny of exceptions to Schedule 5 of the Government of Wales Act 2006.
15:16
Point of Order
Eleanor Burnham raised a Point of Order on arrangements for supplementary questions.
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15.19
Item 4: Debate on the Enterprise and Learning Committee's Report on Post 19 Students with Additional Learning Needs
NDM4251 Gareth Jones (Aberconwy)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
Notes the Enterprise and Learning Committee's report on the petition on post 19 students with additional learning needs which was laid in the Table Office on 1 May 2009.
Note: The response of the Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills was laid in the Table Office on 17 June 2009.
The Motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 7.35
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16.15
Item 5: Welsh Liberal Democrats Debate
NDM4252 Peter Black (South Wales West)
The National Assembly for Wales:
1. Notes the high level of unemployment in the construction industry in Wales.
2. Notes the government's stated intention to improve energy conservation, energy efficiency and to create 'green' jobs.
3 Notes that housing quality and fuel poverty are key determinant factors for health and well being.
4 Believes that the Welsh Assembly Government should develop an integrated, cross-portfolio strategy to:
a) Stimulate the construction industry with refurbishment works for both private and social housing, hospitals and schools, partnering with private investors and private funds where appropriate;
b) Train unemployed construction workers in new sustainable building techniques, and to invest in trainers and trainees;
c) Tackle fuel poverty through home refurbishment focused on energy efficiency; and
d) Improve the Welsh housing stock and achieve subsequent improvements in health and well-being.
Voting on the motion and amendment under this item was deferred until Voting Time.
A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
14 |
0 |
36 |
50 |
The motion without amendment was not agreed.
The following amendment was tabled:
Amendment 1 - Carwyn Jones (Bridgend)
Delete point 4 and replace with:
"4) Welcomes the Welsh Assembly Government’s strategies to:
a) Establish the Strategic Capital Investment Fund to lever in major investments in housing, hospitals and schools;
b) Support new construction skills through the Can Do Toolkit and the forthcoming Green Jobs Strategy;
c) Consult recently on the National Energy Efficiency and Savings Plan and on proposals to better target the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme at those in fuel poverty, and;
d) Bring forward £40 million of social housing grant, establish a £1 million first time buyers energy efficiency pilot and secure an additional £42 million of investment with the aim of improving and making more affordable housing in Wales.”
A vote was taken amendment:1:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
35 |
0 |
14 |
49 |
Amendment 1 was agreed.
A vote was taken on the motion as amended:
NDM4252 Peter Black (South Wales West)
The National Assembly for Wales:
1. Notes the high level of unemployment in the construction industry in Wales.
2. Notes the government's stated intention to improve energy conservation, energy efficiency and to create 'green' jobs.
3 Notes that housing quality and fuel poverty are key determinant factors for health and well being.
4) Welcomes the Welsh Assembly Government’s strategies to:
a) Establish the Strategic Capital Investment Fund to lever in major investments in housing, hospitals and schools;
b) Support new construction skills through the Can Do Toolkit and the forthcoming Green Jobs Strategy;
c) Consult recently on the National Energy Efficiency and Savings Plan and on proposals to better target the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme at those in fuel poverty, and;
d) Bring forward £40 million of social housing grant, establish a £1 million first time buyers energy efficiency pilot and secure an additional £42 million of investment with the aim of improving and making more affordable housing in Wales.
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
35 |
4 |
10 |
49 |
The motion as amended was agreed.
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17.16
Item 6: Welsh Conservatives Debate
NDM4250 Alun Cairns (South Wales West)
The National Assembly for Wales:
1. Regrets the inequitable access to palliative care services for patients in Wales.
2. Calls on the Welsh Assembly Government to increase funding and support for hospices.
Voting on the motion and amendment under this item was deferred until Voting Time.
A vote was taken on the motion without amendment:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
10 |
5 |
34 |
49 |
The motion without amendment was not agreed.
The following amendment was tabled:
Amendment 1 - Carwyn Jones (Bridgend)
Delete all and replace with:
"To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Supports the steps already being taken by the Welsh Assembly Government, through the work of the Palliative Care Implementation Board, to promote and improve fair access to high quality palliative care for patients in Wales.
2. Welcomes the £4 million which the Welsh Assembly Government is making available to improve these services in 2009-10.”
A vote was taken amendment:1:
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
39 |
0 |
10 |
49 |
Amendment 1 was agreed.
A vote was taken on the motion as amended:
NDM4250 Alun Cairns (South Wales West)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Supports the steps already being taken by the Welsh Assembly Government, through the work of the Palliative Care Implementation Board, to promote and improve fair access to high quality palliative care for patients in Wales.
2. Welcomes the £4 million which the Welsh Assembly Government is making available to improve these services in 2009-10.
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
40 |
0 |
9 |
49 |
The motion as amended was agreed.
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18.04
Voting Time
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18.07
Item 7: Short Debate
NDM4249 Nick Bourne (Mid and West Wales):
Pub is the Hub.
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