Elin Jones: I've done it again, and forgotten the Chair of the constitution committee. I wonder why. Huw Irranca-Davies.
Elin Jones: I'm afraid we are losing the connection with you, Huw Irranca-Davies. Unless it can be restored very suddenly, I'm going to move on. I'm sure that most of the points you were about to make are a matter of record in your report as a committee. I'm going to ask the Counsel General, therefore, if he has any comments to make to sum up the debate.
Elin Jones: Thank you, Counsel General. In accordance with Standing Order 26.50C, a recorded vote must be taken on Final Stage motions, so I defer voting on this item also until voting time.
Elin Jones: That brings us to voting time. Unless three Members wish for the bell to be rung, I will move immediately to our first vote.
Elin Jones: The first vote this afternoon is on the LCM on the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Julie James. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 39, no abstentions, 12 against. Therefore, the motion is agreed.
Elin Jones: The next vote is on the LCM on the Procurement Bill, motion 1, and this was tabled in the name of Rebecca Evans. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 39, no abstentions, and 12 against. Therefore, that motion is agreed.
Elin Jones: The next vote is on the LCM on the Procurement Bill, motion 2. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Rebecca Evans. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 13, no abstentions, 38 against. Therefore, the motion is not agreed.
Elin Jones: The next vote is on the LCM on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Mick Antoniw. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 13, no abstentions, 38 against. Therefore, the motion is not agreed.
Elin Jones: The final vote is on the debate on the Final Stage of the Historic Environment (Wales) Bill. I call for a vote on the motion to approve the Historic Environment (Wales) Bill. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 51, no abstentions and none against. Therefore, the motion is agreed.
Elin Jones: That brings voting to a close and concludes our business for today.
Elin Jones: Good afternoon and welcome, all, to this afternoon's 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 Rhun ap Iorwerth.
Elin Jones: Questions now from the party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Joel James.
Elin Jones: Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Sioned Williams.
Elin Jones: Thank you, Minister.
Elin Jones: The next item is questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, and the first question is from Jenny Rathbone.
Elin Jones: Questions now from the party spokespeople. Conservative spokesperson, Mark Isherwood.
Elin Jones: I'm going to have to remind you that these are questions to the Counsel General and the Minister for the Constitution. I'm struggling with where you're going with this particular question, so, if you can bring it to the question.
Elin Jones: No, no. I just need to hear your question, basically, is what I was saying there, and I couldn't see where you were going with it.
Elin Jones: Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Peredur Owen Griffiths.
Elin Jones: The Commission provides opportunities for schools and colleges across Wales to come to the Senedd on educational visits. These visits, conducted with an educational officer, are two hours long and include a tour and educational session in Siambr Hywel. A travel subsidy of £1 per mile is available for visits from outside a 10-mile radius of the Senedd. The scheme has been in place for over 10...
