Welsh Conservatives

Speeches and questions

Speeches and questions in Plenary and in committees, newest first. The Llywydd's and deputies' chairing of Plenary is left out.

2,761 speeches and questions

19 March 2024Plenary
Group 8: Part 6—Infrastructure Consent Orders (Amendments 31, 17, 18, 19, 3, 2)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 8: Part 6—Infrastructure Consent Orders (Amendments 31, 17, 18, 19, 3, 2)
Yes, move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 8: Part 6—Infrastructure Consent Orders (Amendments 31, 17, 18, 19, 3, 2)
Yes, I would like to respond on this. Do you know, so far, this has been a really good introduction of legislation, and it's shown cross-party support, but I have to draw the line at your comments about putting an amendment forward to be 'weird'. We have…
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 8: Part 6—Infrastructure Consent Orders (Amendments 31, 17, 18, 19, 3, 2)
Thank you. Amendment 31 ensures that tolls cannot be authorised on highways that are considered a significant infrastructure project. This is a clear reflection of the public view that road charges should not be placed on motorists in Wales. Over 10,000…
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 7: Part 5—The decision (Amendment 16)
Straight to the vote. Thanks.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 7: Part 5—The decision (Amendment 16)
Thank you. This amendment ensures those who participated in the application procedures are notified of the decision. I'm sure we would all agree that transparency in the planning process, certainly on infrastructure projects, is essential. Across Wales, there…
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 6: Part 5—Statutory policies and other relevant information (Amendments 14, 15, 36, 37)
I'd like to move amendment 14.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 6: Part 5—Statutory policies and other relevant information (Amendments 14, 15, 36, 37)
Sorry, I missed—
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 6: Part 5—Statutory policies and other relevant information (Amendments 14, 15, 36, 37)
Amendment 14 relates to our wish to see the Welsh Government pursue nature-positive development policy in Wales. The amendment would insert a new section: a national marine infrastructure development plan for Wales. It would create a legal requirement for…
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 5: Part 4—Examining applications (Amendments 29, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 12, 13)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 5: Part 4—Examining applications (Amendments 29, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 12, 13)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 5: Part 4—Examining applications (Amendments 29, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 12, 13)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 5: Part 4—Examining applications (Amendments 29, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 12, 13)
To the vote, please.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 5: Part 4—Examining applications (Amendments 29, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 12, 13)
Thank you. Amendment 29 relates to the choice of inquiry—hearing or written procedure—for determining an application. Stage 2 was fascinating, because it highlighted that, whilst I wanted the written procedure to be the default, Delyth wanted the opposite. I…
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 4: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Pre-application and application procedure (Amendments 26, 27, 32, 28, 33, 1, 11)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 4: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Pre-application and application procedure (Amendments 26, 27, 32, 28, 33, 1, 11)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 4: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Pre-application and application procedure (Amendments 26, 27, 32, 28, 33, 1, 11)
Move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 4: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Pre-application and application procedure (Amendments 26, 27, 32, 28, 33, 1, 11)
Just to thank the Minister, because, obviously, the co-operation is there, but I still think we should move to the vote this evening.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 4: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Pre-application and application procedure (Amendments 26, 27, 32, 28, 33, 1, 11)
Thank you. Amendment 26 aims to amend section 29 of the Bill to require the applicant to provide a statement of proposals to consult with the local community. I submitted a similar amendment at Stage 2 and have listened to the Minister's feedback. As such…
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 3: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Assistance for applicants (Amendments 25, 10)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 3: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Assistance for applicants (Amendments 25, 10)
Move to the vote, please.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 3: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Assistance for applicants (Amendments 25, 10)
Thank you. Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Amendment 25 relates to pre-application services, and in particular the resource burden for those offering services. At Stage 2, I submitted an amendment to remove local planning authorities from section 27 so that only…
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 2: Part 1—Significant Infrastructure Projects: Other (Amendments 6, 7, 8, 9)
I move amendment 9.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 2: Part 1—Significant Infrastructure Projects: Other (Amendments 6, 7, 8, 9)
I move.
19 March 2024Plenary
Group 2: Part 1—Significant Infrastructure Projects: Other (Amendments 6, 7, 8, 9)
I move amendment 7.