Meeting Venue:
Zoom
Meeting date: 16 November 2021
Meeting time: 09.00 - 09.15
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Names |
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Committee Members: |
Elin Jones MS, Llywydd (Chair) Lesley Griffiths MS Darren Millar MS Siân Gwenllian MS |
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Committee Staff: |
Graeme Francis (Clerk) Bethan Garwood (Deputy Clerk) |
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Others in attendance |
Jane Dodds MS David Rees MS, Deputy Presiding Officer Manon Antoniazzi, Chief Executive and Clerk Siwan Davies, Director of Senedd Business Siân Wilkins, Head of Chamber and Committee Service Julian Luke, Head of Policy and Legislation Committee Service, Head of Policy and Legislation Committee Service Helen Carey, Welsh Government Gwion Evans, Head of the Llywydd's Private Office |
1 Introductions, apologies and substitutions
The Llywydd welcomed Members to the meeting.
2 Minutes of the previous meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed for publication.
3 Organisation of Business
3.1 This week's business
Tuesday
Wednesday
The Trefnydd drew Business Committee’s attention to the addition of the Statement on COP26, which will be delivered by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change. A statement on Second Homes and Affordability and a statement on the Welsh Language Communities Housing Plan previously added to today’s agenda, have been postponed.
Breaks
The Llywydd asked Business Managers to remind Members to leave the Chamber during the breaks, so that staff can carry out the necessary preparations whilst keeping a suitable distance.
Member Bill – use of the casting vote
The Llywydd informed Business Committee that in the event of a tied vote on the motion seeking the Senedd’s agreement to introduce a Member Bill this week, the casting vote would be used in favour in line with current guidance. The Llywydd intends, however, to review the guidance to ensure that it is consistent across all types of motions and will make Business Managers aware of any revisions.
3.2 Three week timetable of Government Business
The Trefnydd advised Business Committee that there were no changes to the Three Week Timetable of Government Business.
3.3 Three week timetable of Senedd Business
Three Week Timetable of Senedd Business
Business Committee agreed to schedule the following items of business:
Wednesday 1 December 2021 –
Wednesday 8 December 2021 –
3.4 Members' Legislative Proposals - selection of motion for debate
Business Committee agreed to schedule the following motion for debate on 24 November:
NNDM7828
Rhys Ab Owen
Peter Fox
Mike Hedges
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Notes a proposal for a Bill to ensure safety of cladding on buildings in Wales.
2. Notes that the purpose of this Bill would be to ensure the safety of residents by making sure safe cladding is available on buildings.
4 Tabling Arrangements
4.1 Christmas Recess 2021: Tabling and Laying arrangements
Christmas Recess 2021: Tabling and Laying arrangements
Business Committee agreed:
5 Any Other Business
Nominations for the Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities and the Committee of the Regions-UK Contact Group.
The Llywydd advised Business Managers that she would be making the following nominations:
Congress of Local and Regional Authorities:
Committee of the Regions Contact Group: