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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Two weeks after the coronation, I'm actually quite pleased that I have an opportunity here to reflect on the record on my decision not to attend the coronation, so thank you for the question, Sam Rowlands. On a personal level, it is never easy to say 'no'…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
No discussions were had by the Commission about Senedd representation at the coronation. The Deputy Presiding Officer and I discussed the matter of attendance and the Senedd's presence at my request, and the Deputy Presiding Officer agreed to represent the…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
I know, as a Member for Ceredigion, I enjoy seeing the schools from my constituency come here, and I know how much the young people appreciate the opportunity themselves. The point you make is that schools such my schools from Ceredigion really benefit from…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Our in-house education programme provides schools with an opportunity to take part in debates in the education centre in Siambr Hywel and to visit the Senedd as part of their time with us. There are six slots available every week during term time, which are…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
I'm willing to answer that question by giving the prepared answer I'd worked on for Mark Isherwood's question, but in the interest of time, I'll refrain from doing that. Thank you.
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
The Commission provides a variety of services to promote the Senedd's work across Wales. Our education programme engages with young people through schools, colleges, and youth groups in communities across Wales, in person and online, and welcomes groups to…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
I love the attempt to make your supplementary fit into the original question by talking about Wales in the world there just at the end. That was very neatly done, if I may say so. And to answer the supplementary, then: I agree with you; I would love to spend…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
The Commission supports opportunities to promote and showcase our Parliament and its innovative work on the international stage. This includes supporting Members to participate in international networks such as the British–Irish Parliamentary Assembly plenary…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Finally, question 8, Alun Davies.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Vikki Howells. We're all waiting in anticipation. There you go.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Sioned Williams.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Mark Isherwood.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Good afternoon and welcome to this Plenary meeting. The first item on our agenda this afternoon will be questions to the Minister for Social Justice, and the first question is from Russell George.
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Group 13: Long Title (Amendment 1)
But if I could have your attention for one moment: I have been informed by the Minister for rural affairs that some of the amendments considered and agreed today contain provisions that require the consent of His Majesty. In accordance with Standing Order…
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Group 13: Long Title (Amendment 1)
I have no speakers. I assume the Minister doesn't wish to reply. The question is that amendment 1 be agreed. Does any Member object? There are no objections. Therefore, amendment 1 is agreed.
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Group 13: Long Title (Amendment 1)
The final group of amendments, or rather one amendment, is group 13, and that relates to the long title, and I call—. Amendment 1 is the amendment, and I call on the Minister to move the amendment. Amendment 1.
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Group 12: Regulation-making Powers (Sections 47 and 50) (Amendments 35, 36)
Yes, it's moved. Is there objection? No. Therefore, amendment 37 is agreed.
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Group 12: Regulation-making Powers (Sections 47 and 50) (Amendments 35, 36)
Amendment 37 to be moved by the Minister.
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Group 12: Regulation-making Powers (Sections 47 and 50) (Amendments 35, 36)
Yes, it is being moved. Is there objection to amendment 36? No. Therefore, amendment 36 is agreed.
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Group 12: Regulation-making Powers (Sections 47 and 50) (Amendments 35, 36)
Amendment 36 to be moved by the Minister.
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Group 12: Regulation-making Powers (Sections 47 and 50) (Amendments 35, 36)
Yes, it is. Is there objection? [Objection.] Yes, there is objection from the Government. Therefore, we will proceed to a vote on amendment 75. Open the vote. The vote is tied, therefore I use my casting vote against amendment 75. Amendment 75 is not agreed.
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Group 12: Regulation-making Powers (Sections 47 and 50) (Amendments 35, 36)
Amendment 75—is that being moved, Samuel Kurtz?
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Group 12: Regulation-making Powers (Sections 47 and 50) (Amendments 35, 36)
Is there objection to amendment 74? [Objection.] Yes, there is objection. Therefore, we proceed to a vote on amendment 74. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 15, no abstentions, 37 against. Therefore, amendment 74 is not agreed.
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Group 12: Regulation-making Powers (Sections 47 and 50) (Amendments 35, 36)
Amendment 74, Samuel Kurtz.
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Group 12: Regulation-making Powers (Sections 47 and 50) (Amendments 35, 36)
Yes. Is there objection? [Objection.] Yes, there is objection again. Therefore, let's open the vote on amendment 73. The vote is tied. I use my casting vote against amendment 73, therefore amendment 73 is not agreed.
