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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)
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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)
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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
Minutes:
The
item started at 16.39
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 on 27 January 2026.
A
vote was taken on amendment 32:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
24 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 36 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 37:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 37 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 38:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 38 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 39:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 39 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 40:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 40 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 41:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 41 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 42:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 42 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 43:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 43 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 44:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 44 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 45:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 45 was not
agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 46:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 46 was not
agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 47:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 47 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 48:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 48 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 49:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
1 |
22 |
25 |
48 |
Amendment 49 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 50:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
24 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 68 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 69:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 69 was not
agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 70:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
11 |
0 |
37 |
48 |
Amendment 70 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 71:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
24 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
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 |
|
2 |
9 |
37 |
48 |
Amendment 52 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 72:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
24 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 75 was not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 76:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 76 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 77:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 77 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 78:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 78 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 59:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 59 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 60:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 60 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 61:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
24 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
36 |
48 |
Amendment 62 was
not agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 63:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
2 |
9 |
37 |
48 |
Amendment 63 was not
agreed.
A
vote was taken on amendment 79:
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
12 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
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 |
0 |
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 were deemed agreed, concluding Stage 3
proceedings.
Meeting: 02/02/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 8)
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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)
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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 |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
John Griffiths MS |
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Joel James MS |
Lee Waters MS |
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Lesley Griffiths MS |
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Siân Gwenllian MS |
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Amendment 70 was not agreed |
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Amendment 71 (Joel James MS)
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Abstain |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
John Griffiths MS |
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Joel James MS |
Lee Waters MS |
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Lesley Griffiths MS |
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Siân Gwenllian MS |
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Amendment 71 was not agreed |
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Amendment 72 (Joel James MS)
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Abstain |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
John Griffiths MS |
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Joel James MS |
Lee Waters MS |
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Lesley Griffiths MS |
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Siân Gwenllian MS |
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Amendment 72 was not agreed |
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Amendment 5 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)
Amendment 73 (Joel James MS)
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Altaf Hussain MS |
John Griffiths MS |
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Joel James MS |
Lee Waters MS |
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Siân Gwenllian MS |
Lesley Griffiths MS |
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in the negative (in accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 73 was
not agreed. |
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Amendment 74 (Joel James MS)
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Abstain |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
John Griffiths MS |
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Joel James MS |
Lee Waters MS |
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Siân Gwenllian MS |
Lesley Griffiths MS |
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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. |
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Amendment 57 (Siân Gwenllian MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)
Amendment 6 (Jayne Bryant MS)
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Abstain |
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John Griffiths MS |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
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Lee Waters MS |
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Joel James MS |
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Lesley Griffiths MS |
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Siân Gwenllian MS |
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Amendment 6 was agreed. |
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Amendment 7 (Jayne Bryant MS)
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John Griffiths MS |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
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Lee Waters MS |
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Joel James MS |
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Lesley Griffiths MS |
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Siân Gwenllian MS |
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Amendment 7 was agreed. |
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Amendment 8 (Jayne Bryant MS)
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John Griffiths MS |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
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Lee Waters MS |
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Joel James MS |
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Lesley Griffiths MS |
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Siân Gwenllian MS |
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Amendment 8 was agreed. |
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Amendment 9 (Jayne Bryant MS)
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Abstain |
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John Griffiths MS |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
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Lee Waters MS |
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Joel James MS |
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Lesley Griffiths MS |
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Siân Gwenllian MS |
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Amendment 9 was agreed. |
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Amendment 75 (Joel James MS)
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Abstain |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
John Griffiths MS |
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Joel James MS |
Lee Waters MS |
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Siân Gwenllian MS |
Lesley Griffiths MS |
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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. |
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Amendment 10 (Jayne Bryant MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i)
Amendment 76 (Joel James MS)
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Abstain |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
John Griffiths MS |
Siân Gwenllian MS |
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Joel James MS |
Lee Waters MS |
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Lesley Griffiths MS |
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Amendment 76 was not agreed |
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Amendment 77 (Joel James MS)
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Abstain |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
John Griffiths MS |
Siân Gwenllian MS |
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Joel James MS |
Lee Waters MS |
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Lesley Griffiths MS |
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Amendment 77 was not agreed |
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Amendment 78 (Joel James MS)
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Abstain |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
John Griffiths MS |
Siân Gwenllian MS |
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Joel James MS |
Lee Waters MS |
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Lesley Griffiths MS |
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Amendment 78 was not agreed |
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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)
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Abstain |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
John Griffiths MS |
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Joel James MS |
Lee Waters MS |
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Siân Gwenllian MS |
Lesley Griffiths MS |
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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. |
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Amendment 52 (Siân Gwenllian MS)
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Against |
Abstain |
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Altaf Hussain MS |
John Griffiths MS |
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Joel James MS |
Lee Waters MS |
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Siân Gwenllian MS |
Lesley Griffiths MS |
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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. |
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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)
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Altaf Hussain MS |
John Griffiths MS |
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Lee Waters MS |
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Lesley Griffiths MS |
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Siân Gwenllian MS |
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Amendment 79 was not agreed |
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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)
- Webcast for 20/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 20/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
6 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Stage 2 order of consideration
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 27 , View reasons restricted (6/1)
Minutes:
6.1 The Committee agreed the order of consideration.
Meeting: 20/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)
- Webcast for 20/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 20/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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)
- Webcast for 10/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 10/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
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)
- Webcast for 05/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 05/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
3 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 05/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 3)
- Webcast for 05/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 05/11/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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.
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.
The motion was agreed in
accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
Meeting: 03/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 6)
- Webcast for 03/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 03/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
6 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government: Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
- LJC(6)-30-25 - Paper 39 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, 30 October 2025, item 6
PDF 209 KB
- LJC(6)-30-25 - Paper 40 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government to the Finance Committee, 30 October 2025, item 6
PDF 221 KB
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)
- Webcast for 22/10/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 22/10/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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)
- Webcast for 09/10/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 09/10/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
1 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of draft report
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 72 , View reasons restricted (1/1)
- Restricted enclosure 73 , View reasons restricted (1/2)
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:
- Restricted enclosure 77 , View reasons restricted (7/1)
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)
- Webcast for 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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)
- Webcast for 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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)
- Webcast for 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 105 , View reasons restricted (2/1)
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)
- Webcast for 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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)
- Webcast for 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 18/09/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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)
- Webcast for 15/09/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 15/09/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
5 Correspondence in relation to the Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
- LJC(6)-24-25 - Paper 42 - Letter from the Local Government and Housing Committee to the Welsh Local Government Association, 18 July 2025, item 5
PDF 67 KB
- LJC(6)-24-25 - Paper 43 - Letter from the Welsh Local Government Association to the Local Government and Housing Committee, 15 July 2025, item 5
PDF 223 KB
- LJC(6)-24-25 - Paper 44 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, 17 July 2025, item 5
PDF 288 KB
- LJC(6)-24-25 - Paper 45 - Letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, 27 June 2025, item 5
PDF 108 KB
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)
- Webcast for 15/09/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 15/09/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
10 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Draft report
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 122 , View reasons restricted (10/1)
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:
- FIN(6)-17-25 PTN 1 - Letter from the national homeless charity, Crisis: Financial implications of the Homelessness and Social Allocations Bill - 11 June 2025, item 2
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Meeting: 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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)
- Webcast for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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)
- Webcast for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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)
- Webcast for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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)
- Webcast for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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:
- Paper 5: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, item 4
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- Paper 6: Welsh NHS Confederation, item 4
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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)
- Webcast for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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:
- Paper 3: Community Housing Cymru, item 3
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- Paper 4: Adra, item 3
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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)
- Webcast for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 26/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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:
- Restricted enclosure 154 , View reasons restricted (2/1)
- Paper 1: Newport City Council, item 2
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- Paper 2: Cardiff Council, item 2
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Minutes:
2.1 The Committee received evidence from Local Authorities.
Meeting: 23/06/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 9)
- Webcast for 23/06/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 23/06/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
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)
- Webcast for 23/06/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 23/06/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
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
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:
- Restricted enclosure 162 , View reasons restricted (2/1)
- LJC(6)-20-25 - Paper 2 - Letter from Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government to the Local Government and Housing Committee, 19 May 2025, item 2
PDF 306 KB
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)
- Webcast for 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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)
- Webcast for 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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:
- Paper 5: Tai Pawb, item 5
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- Paper 6: Welsh Refugee Council, item 5
PDF 105 KB
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- Paper 7: Crisis, item 5
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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)
- Webcast for 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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:
- Paper 8: National Youth Advocacy Service, item 6
PDF 116 KB
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- Paper 9: Voices from Care Cymru, item 6
PDF 92 KB
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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)
- Webcast for 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
- Transcript for 19/06/2025 - Local Government and Housing Committee
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:
- Paper 3: Welsh Women's Aid, item 4
PDF 228 KB
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- Paper 4: The Wallich, item 4
PDF 126 KB
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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)
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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
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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)
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2 Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 2
Professor Suzanne Fitzpatrick, Heriot-Watt University
Professor Peter Mackie, Cardiff University
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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
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Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill, as introduced (PDF, 352KB)
Explanatory Memorandum (PDF, 2.2MB)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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.