The Non-Domestic Rating (Multiplier) (Wales) Regulations 2023
The Senedd debated regulations setting the non-domestic rating multiplier, which is used to work out business rates, for 2023-24. Welsh Labour's Government proposed freezing it at 0.535. The Welsh Conservatives said more could be done to help businesses. The Senedd approved the regulations.
Whether to approve the regulations that freeze the business rates multiplier for 2023-24 at its current level, as proposed by the Welsh Government.
Agreed
For 37Against 11
LCM on the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill
Julie James (Welsh Labour) proposed that the UK Parliament should consider the parts of the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill that fall within the Senedd's powers. This is called a legislative consent motion. The Senedd agreed to it.
Whether the Senedd agrees that the UK Parliament should consider the parts of the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill that fall within the Senedd's powers.
Agreed
For 39Against 9
Plaid Cymru Debate - Industrial relations
Plaid Cymru (Sian Gwenllian) asked the Senedd to back striking public sector workers, oppose the UK Government's Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill and start talks on devolving employment law. Labour's amendment replaced this with a shorter text opposing the Bill. The Senedd rejected Plaid's original and agreed the Labour version.
Plaid Cymru's original motion, exactly as written, backing striking workers, opposing the Bill and calling for talks on devolving employment law.
Rejected
For 10Against 35
Plaid Cymru debate
Plaid Cymru's Sian Gwenllian proposed that the Senedd back striking public sector workers, oppose the UK Government's Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, and ask Wales to discuss devolving employment law. The Conservatives wanted to welcome the Bill. Labour's replacement wording was agreed, opposing the Bill and backing the Welsh Government.
Conservative amendment 1, from Darren Millar, to replace the motion with wording welcoming the UK Government's move to set minimum service levels during strikes.
Labour's amendment 2, from Lesley Griffiths, to replace the motion with wording opposing the Bill and backing the Welsh Government and trade unions in resisting it.
Agreed
For 24Against 21
Plaid Cymru Debate - Industrial relations
Plaid Cymru (Sian Gwenllian) asked the Senedd to back striking public sector workers, oppose the UK Government's Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill and start talks on devolving employment law. Labour's amendment replaced this with a shorter text opposing the Bill. The Senedd rejected Plaid's original and agreed the Labour version.
The motion as changed by Labour's amendment, which opposes the Bill and backs the Welsh Government and unions, but drops the call to discuss devolving employment law.
Agreed
For 32Against 13
Welsh Conservatives debate - The Welsh language
The Welsh Conservatives, led by Darren Millar, brought a motion expressing concern at a fall in the number of Welsh speakers in the 2021 Census and asking the Welsh Government to explore ways to expand everyday use of Welsh. Labour's Lesley Griffiths added points welcoming other data and work to promote Welsh. The Senedd agreed the motion with that addition.
Vote on the Conservative motion exactly as written, before any changes.
Rejected
For 22Against 23
Welsh Conservatives debate
The Welsh Conservatives, in a motion from Darren Millar, expressed concern at a fall of over 20,000 in the number of people who say they speak Welsh and asked the Welsh Government to explore ways to promote everyday use. Labour added points welcoming other data and partner work. The Senedd agreed the amendment.
Labour's Lesley Griffiths proposed adding points noting other data showing more Welsh ability and children in Welsh-medium education, and welcoming local plans, a commission and partner groups' work.
Agreed
For 24Against 12Abstain 9
Welsh Conservatives debate - The Welsh language
The Welsh Conservatives, led by Darren Millar, brought a motion expressing concern at a fall in the number of Welsh speakers in the 2021 Census and asking the Welsh Government to explore ways to expand everyday use of Welsh. Labour's Lesley Griffiths added points welcoming other data and work to promote Welsh. The Senedd agreed the motion with that addition.
Vote on the Conservative motion with Labour's added points on other data, Welsh-medium education, local plans and partner organisations.
Agreed
For 45Against 0
How these votes work: the Senedd first votes on the motion as written. If that fails, it votes on each amendment in turn, then on the motion with any agreed changes.
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Debt and the cost-of-living crisis: evidence session 4
Debt and the cost of living: Evidence session with the Minister for Social Justice
Motion under Standing Orders 17.42(vi) and (ix) to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting and for the duration of the committee's meeting on 6 March
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Chair of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board: evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate