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Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Act

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Meeting: 11/02/2026 - Finance Committee (Item 2)

2 PTN 1 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government: Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill - Revised Explanatory Memorandum and Regulatory Impact Assessment - 27 January 2026

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 10/02/2026 - Plenary (Item 13)

Debate: Stage 4 of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

NDM9150 Jayne Bryant (Newport West)

 

To propose that the Senedd in accordance with Standing Order 26.47:
 
Approves the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill.

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill, as amended at Stage 3

 

Minutes:

The item started at 16.30

In accordance with Standing Order 26.50C, voting on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

NDM9150 Jayne Bryant (Newport West)

To propose that the Senedd in accordance with Standing Order 26.47:
 
Approves the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill.

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill, as amended at Stage 3

The result was as follows:

For

Abstain

Against

Total

47

0

0

47

The motion was agreed.

 


Meeting: 09/02/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 7)

7 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government: Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government.


Meeting: 05/02/2026 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)

3 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 03/02/2026 - Plenary (Item 13)

Debate: Stage 3 of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

The amendments will be disposed of in the order which the sections and schedules to which they relate were set out in the motion under Standing Order 26.36 agreed by the Senedd on 27 January 2026.

 

The amendments have been grouped for the purposes of debate and the groupings will be debated as follows:

 

1. Prevention

32, 33, 67, 34, 35

 

2. Local connection

36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 68, 69

 

3. Ending homelessness duties

50, 71, 51, 52, 72, 73

 

4. Help to retain suitable accommodation

70

 

5. Duty to ask and act

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 74, 23, 24, 25, 26, 53, 54, 27, 29, 66, 31

 

6. Case co-ordination

55, 56

 

7. Miscellaneous

28, 30

 

8. Condition of accommodation

80

 

9. Co-operation

57, 58, 75, 76, 77, 78,

 

10. Deliberate manipulation

59, 60, 61, 62, 63

 

11. Housing registers

79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88

 

12. Rent guarantees

89

 

13. Review and implementation of the Act

90, 91, 92, 93, 64, 65, 94

 

Supporting documents:

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill (as amended at Stage 2)

Revised Explanatory Memorandum and Regulatory Impact Assessment – 27 January 2026

Marshalled list of amendments

Groupings of amendments

Minutes:

The item started at16.39 

 

The amendments were disposed of in the order that the sections and schedules to which they relate were set out in the motion under Standing Order 26.36 agreed by the Senedd on27 January 2026. 

 

A vote was taken on amendment 32: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 33: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 67: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 34: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 35: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 36: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 36 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 37: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 37 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 38: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 38 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 39: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 39 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 40: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 40 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 41: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 41 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 42: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 42 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 43: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 43 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 44: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 44 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 45: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 45 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 46: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 46 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 47: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 47 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 48: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 48 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 49: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

22 

25 

48 

Amendment 49 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 50: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 68: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 68 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 69: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 69 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 70: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

11 

37 

48 

Amendment 70 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 71: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 51: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 52: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

37 

48 

Amendment 52 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 72: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 73: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed. 

Amendment 1 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 2 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 3 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 4 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 5 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 6 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 7 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 8 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 9 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 10 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 11 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 12 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 13 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 14 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 15 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 16 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 17 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 18 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 19 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 20 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 21 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 22 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 74 was not moved. 

Amendment 23 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 24 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 25 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 26 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

A vote was taken on amendment 53: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

12 

24 

48 

Amendment 53 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 54: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

13 

11 

24 

48 

Amendment 54 was not agreed. 

Amendment 27 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

A vote was taken on amendment 55: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.   

A vote was taken on amendment 56: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, amendment 56 was not agreed.

Amendment 28 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

A vote was taken on amendment 80: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.   

A vote was taken on amendment 57: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

12 

24 

48 

Amendment 57 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 58: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

12 

24 

48 

Amendment 58 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 75: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 75 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 76: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 76 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 77: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 77 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 78: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 78 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 59: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 59 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 60: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 60 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 61: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

24 

25 

49 

As required by Standing Order 6.20 the Presiding Officer exercised her casting vote by voting against the amendment. Therefore, the amendment was not agreed.   

A vote was taken on amendment 62: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 62 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 63: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

37 

48 

Amendment 63 was not agreed. 

A vote was taken on amendment 79: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 79 was not agreed. 

Amendment 81 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 82 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 83 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 84 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 85 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 86 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 87 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 88 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 89 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

A vote was taken on amendment 90: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

38 

10 

48 

Amendment 90 was agreed. 

Amendment 91 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

A vote was taken on amendment 92: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

37 

11 

48 

Amendment 92 was not agreed. 

Amendment 93 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 29 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 30 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

A vote was taken on amendment 66: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 66 was not agreed. 

Amendment 31 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

Amendment 64 was not moved. 

A vote was taken on amendment 65: 

For 

Abstain 

Against 

Total 

12 

36 

48 

Amendment 65 was not agreed. 

Amendment 94 was agreed, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 

 

All sections and schedules of the Bill weredeemedagreed, concluding Stage 3 proceedings.


Meeting: 02/02/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 8)

8 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government to the Finance Committee: Revised Explanatory Memorandum and Regulatory Impact Assessment on the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government to the Finance Committee.


Meeting: 27/01/2026 - Plenary (Item 8)

Motion to vary the order of consideration of Stage 3 amendments to the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

NDM9116 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

 

To propose that Senedd Cymru in accordance with Standing Order 26.36:

Agrees to dispose of sections and schedules to the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill at Stage 3 in the following order:

a) sections 1 to 40;

b) schedule 1;

c) sections 41 to 44;

d) long title.

 

Minutes:

The item started at 18.35

NDM9116 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that Senedd Cymru in accordance with Standing Order 26.36:

Agrees to dispose of sections and schedules to the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill at Stage 3 in the following order:

a) sections 1 to 40;

b) schedule 1;

c) sections 41 to 44;

d) long title.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

In accordance with Standing Order 12.44, at 18.35 the bell was rung and the meeting suspended until Voting Time.

 


Meeting: 11/12/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill - Stage 2 Proceedings

 

Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government

 

 

 

Documents relevant to Stage 2 proceedings will be available on the Bill page.

 

The Committee agreed on 20 November 2025, under Standing Order 26.21, that the order of consideration for Stage 2 proceedings would be:

 

Sections 1- 40, Schedule 1, Sections 41- 43, Long title.

Minutes:

 

3.1     In accordance with Standing Order 26.21, the Committee disposed of the following amendments to the Bill:

 

Amendment 19 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 20 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

 

Amendment 60 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

 

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

 

Amendment 60 was not agreed

 

Amendment 2 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 21 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 22 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 23 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 24 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

 

Amendment 61 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

Siân Gwenllian MS

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

Amendment 61 was not agreed

 

Amendment 25 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 26 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

 

Amendment 62 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

Siân Gwenllian MS

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

Amendment 62 was not agreed

 

Amendment 63 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

Siân Gwenllian MS

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

Amendment 63 was not agreed

 

Amendment 27 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

 

Amendment 44 (Siân Gwenllian MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

 

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 44 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 28 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 29 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 3 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 30 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 31 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 32 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

 

Amendment 64 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

Siân Gwenllian MS

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

Amendment 64 was not agreed

 

Amendment 65 (Joel James MS) was withdrawn

Amendment 66 (Joel James MS) was not moved

 

Amendment 67 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

Siân Gwenllian MS

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

Amendment 67 was not agreed

 

Amendment 33 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 45 (Siân Gwenllian MS) was not moved

 

Amendment 68 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

Siân Gwenllian MS

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

Amendment 68 was not agreed

 

Amendment 34 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 35 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 36 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

 

Amendment 46 (Siân Gwenllian MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

 

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 46 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 47 (Siân Gwenllian MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

 

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 47 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 4 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 69 (Joel James MS) was withdrawn

Amendment 37 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 38 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 39 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 40 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

 

Amendment 70 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

 

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

 

Amendment 70 was not agreed

 

Amendment 71 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

 

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

 

Amendment 71 was not agreed

 

Amendment 72 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

 

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

 

Amendment 72 was not agreed

 

Amendment 5 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

 

Amendment 73 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

 

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 73 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 74 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

 

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 74 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 57 (Siân Gwenllian MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

 

Amendment 6 (Jayne Bryant MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

John Griffiths MS

 

Altaf Hussain MS

Lee Waters MS

 

Joel James MS

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

 

 

Amendment 6 was agreed.

 

Amendment 7 (Jayne Bryant MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

John Griffiths MS

 

Altaf Hussain MS

Lee Waters MS

 

Joel James MS

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

 

 

Amendment 7 was agreed.

 

Amendment 8 (Jayne Bryant MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

John Griffiths MS

 

Altaf Hussain MS

Lee Waters MS

 

Joel James MS

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

 

 

Amendment 8 was agreed.

 

Amendment 9 (Jayne Bryant MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

John Griffiths MS

 

Altaf Hussain MS

Lee Waters MS

 

Joel James MS

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

 

 

Amendment 9 was agreed.

 

Amendment 75 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

 

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 75 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 10 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

 

Amendment 76 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

Siân Gwenllian MS

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

Amendment 76 was not agreed

 

Amendment 77 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

Siân Gwenllian MS

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

Amendment 77 was not agreed

 

Amendment 78 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

Siân Gwenllian MS

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

Amendment 78 was not agreed

 

Amendment 11 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 58 (Siân Gwenllian MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 59 (Siân Gwenllian MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

 

Amendment 51 (Siân Gwenllian MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

 

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 51 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 52 (Siân Gwenllian MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

 

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

As the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 52 was not agreed.

 

Amendment 12 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 13 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 14 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 15 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 53 (Siân Gwenllian MS) was withdrawn

Amendment 41 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 54 (Siân Gwenllian MS) was withdrawn

Amendment 16A (Siân Gwenllian MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 16 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 55 (Siân Gwenllian MS) was not moved

Amendment 17 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 56 (Siân Gwenllian MS) was not moved

Amendment 80 (Joel James MS) was not moved

Amendment 43 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

Amendment 18 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

 

Amendment 79 (Joel James MS)

 

In Favour

Against

Abstain

Altaf Hussain MS

John Griffiths MS

 

Joel James MS

Lee Waters MS

 

 

Lesley Griffiths MS

 

 

Siân Gwenllian MS

 

Amendment 79 was not agreed

 

Amendment 42 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)

 

 

 


Meeting: 20/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 6)

6 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Stage 2 order of consideration

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

6.1     The Committee agreed the order of consideration.


Meeting: 20/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)

3 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 13/11/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 2)

2 PTN 1 - Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill - Welsh Government response to the Local Government and Housing Committee's report - 4 November 2025

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 10/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 8)

8 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government to the Local Government and Housing Committee: Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government to the Local Government and Housing Committee.


Meeting: 05/11/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 2)

2 PTN 7 - Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill - Welsh Government response to the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee's report - 30 October 2025

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 05/11/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 2)

2 PTN 6 - Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill - Welsh Government response to the Finance Committee's report - 30 October 2025

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 05/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)

3 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 05/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)

3 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 04/11/2025 - Plenary (Item 10)

The financial resolution in respect of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

NDM9027 Jayne Bryant (Newport West)

To propose that Senedd Cymru, for the purposes of any provisions resulting from the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill, agrees to any increase in expenditure of a kind referred to in Standing Order 26.69, arising in consequence of the Bill.

Supporting documents:

Report of the Finance Committee

 

Minutes:

The item started at 18.20

 

NDM9027 Jayne Bryant (Newport West) 

To propose that Senedd Cymru, for the purposes of any provisions resulting from the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill, agrees to any increase in expenditure of a kind referred to in Standing Order 26.69, arising in consequence of the Bill. 

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.


Meeting: 04/11/2025 - Plenary (Item 9)

The general principles of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

NDM9026 Jayne Bryant (Newport West)

To propose that Senedd Cymru in accordance with Standing Order 26.11:

Agrees to the general principles of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill.

The Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill and Explanatory Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 19 May 2025; the report of the Local Government and Housing Committee on the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 17 October 2025.

Supporting documents:

Report of the Local Government and Housing Committee

Report of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

 

Minutes:

The item started at 18.20

NDM9026 Jayne Bryant (Newport West) 

To propose that Senedd Cymru in accordance with Standing Order 26.11: 

Agrees to the general principles of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill. 

TheHomelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) BillandExplanatory Memorandumwere laid before the Senedd on 19 May 2025; the report of the Local Government and Housing Committee on the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill waslaidbefore the Senedd on 17 October 2025. 

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.


Meeting: 03/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 6)

6 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government: Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government.


Meeting: 22/10/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)

3 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.3     The Committee noted the letter.


Meeting: 09/10/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 1)

1 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of draft report

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

1.1    The Committee considered the draft report.


Meeting: 01/10/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 7)

7 Financial implications of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of draft report

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

7.1 The Committee considered its report and agreed it with no changes.


Meeting: 18/09/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 2)

2 PTN 11 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government: Additional information on the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill - 27 August 2025

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 18/09/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 2)

2 PTN 9 - Letter from the Chair of the Local Government and Housing Committee to the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA): Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill - 18 July 2025

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 18/09/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 2)

2 PTN 10 - Letter from the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA): Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill - 1 August 2025

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 18/09/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 2)

2 PTN 8 - Letter from the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA): Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill - 15 July 2025

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 7)

7 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

7.3    The Committee considered the correspondence.


Meeting: 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 7)

7 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

7.8    The Committee considered the correspondence.


Meeting: 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 2)

2 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government

Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Welsh Government

Sarah Rhodes, Deputy Director Housing Policy, Welsh Government

Hannah Fisher, Head of Homelessness Prevention Legislation, Welsh Government

Julie Stokes, Lawyer, Welsh Government

 

 

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

 

Explanatory Memorandum

 

Statement of Policy Intent

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1    The Committee received evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government on the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill.


Meeting: 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 7)

7 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

7.1    The Committee considered the letter.


Meeting: 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 4)

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of key issues

Minutes:

4.1    The Committee considered the key issues in relation to the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill.


Meeting: 15/09/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 5)

5 Correspondence in relation to the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the correspondence in relation to the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill.


Meeting: 15/09/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 10)

10 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Draft report

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee agreed its draft report.


Meeting: 02/07/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 2)

2 PTN 1 - Letter from the national homeless charity, Crisis: Financial implications of the Homelessness and Social Allocations Bill - 11 June 2025

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 7)

7 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

7.1     The Committee noted the letter.


Meeting: 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 5)

5 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 10

 

Bryn Hall, Senior Engagement and Development Officer, Clinks

Ben Lloyd, G4S Community Director

Louise Foreman, Head of Operations, National Probation Service in Wales- Partnerships and Integration lead, HM Prison and Probation Service

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

5.1     The Committee received evidence from Clinks, G4S and the HM Prison and Probation Service.


Meeting: 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 9)

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence

Minutes:

9.1     The Committee considered the evidence received.


Meeting: 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 6)

6 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 11

 

Leanne Chapman, GMB Regional Organiser, GMB

Paul Cotterell, Prison Officers’ Association

 

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

6.1     The Committee received evidence from the GMB and Prison Officers’ Association.


Meeting: 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 4)

4 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 9

 

Dr Ayla Cosh, Clinical Director for Cardiff and Vale Health Inclusion Service, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.1     The Committee received evidence from Dr Ayla Cosh, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.


Meeting: 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)

3 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 8

 

Elly Lock, Head of Policy and External Affairs, Community Housing Cymru

Helen White, Chief Executive, Taff Housing

Clare Way, Director of Operations, Tai Tarian

Luke Takeuchi, Chief Executive Officer, RHA Wales

Suzanne Mazzone, Executive Director of Housing Services, Clwyd Alyn

Sarah Schofield, Director of Customers and Communities, Adra

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1     The Committee received evidence from Community Housing Cymru, Taff Housing, Tai Tarian, RHA Wales, Clwyd Alyn and Adra.


Meeting: 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 2)

2 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7

 

Emily James, Service Manager – Housing, Pembrokeshire County Council

Cheryl Emery, Head of Community Safety and Community Housing, Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council

Martin Cooil, Housing & Prevention Service Manager, Flintshire County Council

David Walton, Head of Housing and Communities, Newport City Council

Laura Garvey-Cubbon, Operational Manager, Partnerships and Joint Commissioning, Cardiff Council

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1     The Committee received evidence from Local Authorities.


Meeting: 23/06/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 9)

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence

Minutes:

The Committee considered the evidence it heard from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government in relation to the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill.


Meeting: 23/06/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 2)

2 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill, as introduced

Explanatory Memorandum

 

Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government

Sarah Rhodes, Deputy Director Housing Policy, Welsh Government

Hannah Fisher, Head of Homelessness Prevention Legislation, Welsh Government

Julie Stokes, Lawyer, Welsh Government

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee received evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government in relation to the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill.


Meeting: 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 9)

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence

Minutes:

9.1    The Committee considered the evidence received.


Meeting: 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 5)

5 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 5

 

David Rowlands, Acting Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Tai Pawb

Gareth Lynn Montes, Housing Policy and Research Lead, Welsh Refugee Council

Debbie Thomas, Head of Policy for Wales, Crisis

Cerys Clark, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, CIH Cymru

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

5.1    The Committee heard evidence from David Rowlands – Tai Pawb, Gareth Lynn Montes – Welsh Refugee Council, Debbie Thomas – Crisis, and Cerys Clark – CIH Cymru.


Meeting: 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 6)

6 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 6

 

Phoebe White, Policy and Influencing Manager, National Youth Advocacy Service

Bill Rowlands, Head of Service, End Youth Homelessness Cymru

Helen Mary Jones, Deputy Chief Executive, Voices from Care Cymru

Sharon Thomas, Support and Accommodation Services Manager, GISDA

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

6.1    The Committee heard evidence from Phoebe White – National Youth Advocacy Services, Bill Rowlands – End Youth Homelessness Cymru, Helen Mary Jones – Voices from Care Cymru, and Sharon Thomas – GISDA.


Meeting: 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 4)

4 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 4

 

Katie Dalton, Director, Cymorth Cymru

Sian Aldridge, Director of Operations, The Wallich

Kate Perry-Jones, Head of Services and Survivor Engagement, Welsh Women’s Aid

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.1    The Committee heard evidence from Katie Dalton – Cymorth Cymru, Kate Perry-Jones – Welsh Women’s Aid, and Sian Aldridge – The Wallich.


Meeting: 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)

3 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 3

 

Liz Davies KC, Garden Court Chambers

Robin White, Head of Campaigns, Shelter Cymru

Crash Wigley, Landmark Chambers

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1    The Committee heard evidence from Liz Davies KC – Garden Court Chambers, Robin White – Shelter Cymru, and Crash Wigley – Landmark Chambers.

3.2    Liz Davies KC declared that she had been an advisor to the expert review panel.


Meeting: 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 2)

2 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 2

 

Professor Suzanne Fitzpatrick, Heriot-Watt University

Professor Peter Mackie, Cardiff University

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1    The Committee heard evidence from Professor Peter Mackie and Professor Suzanne Fitzpatrick.


Meeting: 11/06/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 5)

Financial implications of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence

Minutes:

5.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.


Meeting: 11/06/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 3)

3 Financial implications of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session

Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Welsh Government

Sarah Rhodes, Deputy Director Housing Policy, Welsh Government

Hannah Fisher, Head of Homelessness Prevention Legislation, Welsh Government

 

Supporting documents:

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill, as introduced (PDF, 352KB)

Explanatory Memorandum (PDF, 2.2MB)

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1 The Committee took evidence on the financial implications of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill from Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Welsh Government; Sarah Rhodes, Deputy Director Housing Policy, Welsh Government; and Hannah Fisher, Head of Homelessness Prevention Legislation, Welsh Government.

 

3.2 The Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government agreed to provide a technical note on the model and assumptions used by Alma Economics to develop the cost-benefit analysis of the Bill.

 

3.3 The Committee agreed to write to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government with questions that weren’t reached during the evidence session.


Meeting: 04/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 5)

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill - consideration of evidence

Minutes:

5.1     The Committee considered the evidence received.


Meeting: 04/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 2)

2 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill - Evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government

 

Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Welsh Government

Sarah Rhodes, Deputy Director Housing Policy, Welsh Government

Hannah Fisher, Head of Homelessness Prevention Legislation, Welsh Government

Lynda Reid, Lawyer, Welsh Government

 

 

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill

 

Explanatory Memorandum

 

Statement of Policy Intent

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1     The Committee received evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government on the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill.

 

2.2     Welsh Government agreed;

 

·         to provide further information in relation to the local connection provisions in the Bill, including how they compare to current arrangements and;

 

·         to provide further information on the Welsh Government’s intentions in relation to applying the duty to “ask and act” to primary care


Meeting: 22/05/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)

3 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill - Approach to scrutiny

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1     The Committee considered and agreed its approach to scrutiny of the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill.


Meeting: 22/05/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 2)

Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill - Technical briefing

Minutes:

2.1     The Committee received a technical briefing on the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill from Welsh Government.