Debate: Welsh Language Commissioner’s Annual Report 2022-23
The Senedd debated the Welsh Language Commissioner's annual report for 2022-23. Labour's Lesley Griffiths proposed that the Senedd simply note it. Plaid Cymru's Heledd Fychan wanted to add that banks should be subject to statutory Welsh language standards. That change was rejected, and the Senedd agreed to note the report.
This vote was on Heledd Fychan's amendment, which would add a note of the Commissioner's voluntary work with private firms such as banks, and agree that banks should face statutory Welsh language standards.
This vote was on Lesley Griffiths' original motion, which only asked the Senedd to note the Commissioner's annual report, with no changes.
Agreed
For 53Against 0
The general principles of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill
Mick Antoniw (Welsh Labour), the Counsel General, asked the Senedd to agree the general principles of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill. He said the Bill aims to make the Senedd more effective, and that its size affects how well it can scrutinise the Government. The Senedd agreed the general principles.
Whether the Senedd agrees the general principles of the Bill, which is the first main stage of approving a new law and lets it move on to detailed examination.
Agreed
For 39Against 14
The financial resolution in respect of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill
Mick Antoniw (Welsh Labour), the Counsel General, asked the Senedd to approve any extra spending that would result from the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill. He said the Bill aims to make the Senedd more effective by increasing its size. The Senedd agreed to the motion.
Whether to approve any extra spending that would arise from the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill, as Mick Antoniw proposed. This is called a financial resolution.
Agreed
For 39Against 14
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - A Bill to establish structured oversight of NHS managers
Mabon ap Gwynfor (Plaid Cymru) proposed a Bill to set up a professional regulatory body for NHS Wales managers. It would set standards, keep a register, hear complaints and be able to warn, sanction or strike off managers. The Senedd agreed the proposal.
Whether the Senedd should agree to note Mabon ap Gwynfor's proposal for a Bill to create a regulatory body, with a register, for NHS Wales managers.
Agreed
For 28Against 0Abstain 22
Welsh Conservatives Debate - Business rates relief
The Welsh Conservatives (Darren Millar) asked the Senedd to regret cuts to business rates relief for shops, hospitality and leisure, and to restore it to 75 per cent. Labour's amendment replaced this with a welcome for the Government's budget. Plaid Cymru's amendment asked for a move away from business rates. The final motion was rejected, so nothing was adopted.
The vote on the Conservative motion as originally written, regretting the cut in business rates relief to 40 per cent and calling for 75 per cent to be restored.
Labour's Lesley Griffiths proposed replacing the whole motion with a welcome for the Government's 2024-25 budget, including £384 million of non-domestic rates support and another year of relief.
Agreed
For 26
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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Plaid Cymru's Luke Fletcher proposed adding a call for the Government to publish a timetable and roadmap for moving away from non-domestic rates, with options for a new system.
The final vote on the motion as changed by amendments 1 and 3: welcoming the Government's budget support and calling for a move away from non-domestic rates.
Rejected
For 7Against 43
Briefing: Civil contingencies and preparedness for the publication of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry's report into Module 1