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Votes and Proceedings (199) |
Presiding Officer Statement
The Presiding Officer welcomed a delegation from the Canadian Parliament, including the Speaker of the Senate, who were in the Public Gallery.
1 Question to the First Minister
The item started at 13.30
Questions 1 – 7 and 9 – 15 were asked. Question 8 was withdrawn. The Presiding Officer invited party leaders to ask questions to the First Minister after Question 2.
2 Questions to the Minister for Culture and Sport
The item started at 14.20
Questions 1 – 3 and 5 – 15 were asked. Question 4 was withdrawn.
3 Business Statement and Announcement
The item started at 15.06
Motion to elect Members to Committees
The item started at 15.17
NDM5510 Rosemary Butler (Newport West)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales, in accordance with Standing Order 17.14, elects Gwyn Price (Labour) as a member of the Environment and Sustainability Committee in place of Vaughan Gething (Labour).
The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
4 Statement by the Minister for Education and Skills: Introduction of the Higher Education (Wales) Bill
The item started at 15.17
5 The Rating Lists (Postponement of Compilation) (Wales) Order 2014
The item started at 16.08
Voting on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.
NDM5508 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales; in accordance with Standing Order 27.5:
Approves that the draft The Rating Lists (Postponement of Compilation) (Wales) Order 2014 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 15 April 2014.
The result was as follows:
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37 |
9 |
0 |
46 |
The motion was agreed.
6 Debate: Tackling Hate Crimes and Incidents - A Framework for Action
The item started at 16.10
Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.
NDM5507 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
Notes‘Tackling Hate Crimes and Incidents: A Framework for Action’ and the supporting Delivery Plan, launched on 12 May 2014.
The following amendments were tabled:
Amendment 1 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Notes the concern expressed by the Race Equality Council at the Wales Race Forum Meeting on 13 March 2014 that “race issues are low on the agenda” for the Welsh Government.
A vote was taken on Amendment 1:
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22 |
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24 |
46 |
Amendment 1 was not agreed.
Amendment 2 - Aled Roberts (North Wales)
Add as new point at end of motion:
Welcomes that the UK Government has instituted the proper recording and publishing of hate crimes for the first time.
A vote was taken on Amendment 2:
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Abstain |
Against |
Total |
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38 |
0 |
8 |
46 |
Amendment 2 was agreed.
Amendment 3 - Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)
Add new point at the end of the motion:
Welcomes the Welsh Government’s recognition that school councils and school governors have a role, as well as teachers, families and wider society, in preventing bullying.
A vote was taken on Amendment 3:
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Abstain |
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46 |
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46 |
Amendment 3 was agreed.
A vote was taken on the motion as amended:
NDM5507 Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham)
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Notes‘Tackling Hate Crimes and Incidents: A Framework for Action’ and the supporting Delivery Plan, launched on 12 May 2014.
2. Welcomes that the UK Government has instituted the proper recording and publishing of hate crimes for the first time.
3. Welcomes the Welsh Government’s recognition that school councils and school governors have a role, as well as teachers, families and wider society, in preventing bullying.
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46 |
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The motion as amended was agreed.
Voting Time
The item started at 17.03
Due to a technical fault with the electronic voting system proceedings were suspended until 17.15. The meeting reconvened at 17.15 and the Deputy Presiding Officer informed Members that voting by show of hands under Standing Order 12.43(i) would be necessary and asked if any Member objected. Only one Member objected therefore the Deputy Presiding Officer proceeded with voting by show of hands.
Votes Summary
The meeting concluded at 17.24
The Assembly will sit again in Plenary at 13.30, Wednesday, 21 May 2014