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NDM8580 Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - A Bill on political education
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Meeting: 22/05/2024 - Plenary (Item 6)
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - A Bill for political education
NDM8580 Sioned
Williams (South Wales West)
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Notes a proposal for a political education
bill.
2. Notes that the purpose of the bill
would be to:
a) ensure that all learners in schools and
colleges in Wales receive specific education relating to Welsh politics and
democracy;
b) require all schools and colleges ensure
learners understand the importance of civic engagement in the Welsh democratic
process; and
c) ensure that 16 and 17 year-olds feel more confident and knowledgeable about elections and the purpose and process of casting their vote.
Minutes:
The item started at 16.16
Voting
on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.
NDM8580 Sioned Williams (South
Wales West)
To
propose that the Senedd:
1.
Notes a proposal for a political education bill.
2.
Notes that the purpose of the bill would be to:
a)
ensure that all learners in schools and colleges in Wales receive specific
education relating to Welsh politics and democracy;
b)
require all schools and colleges ensure learners understand the importance of
civic engagement in the Welsh democratic process; and
c)
ensure that 16 and 17 year-olds feel more confident and knowledgeable about
elections and the purpose and process of casting their vote.
The
result was as follows:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
30 |
4 |
46 |
The motion was agreed.