15. The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2020
Ann Jones: Item 15 on our agenda this afternoon is the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2020, and I call on the Counsel General to move the motion—Jeremy Miles.
Motion NDM7506 Rebecca Evans To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5: 1. Approves that the draft The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2020 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 8 December 2020.
Elin Jones: The next vote is on the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2020. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Rebecca Evans. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 38, nine abstentions, five against. The motion is therefore agreed.
The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2020: For: 38, Against: 5, Abstain: 9 Motion has been agreed
Huw Irranca-Davies: 1. What representations has the First Minister made to the UK Government regarding the provision of additional financial support to assist jobs affected by COVID-19 in Wales? OQ56126
10. The Representation of the People (Amendment) (Wales) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021
Ann Jones: Item 10 on the agenda is the Representation of the People (Amendment) (Wales) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021, and I call on the Minister for Housing and Local Government to move the motion—Julie James.
Motion NDM7592 Rebecca Evans To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5: 1. Approves that the draft The Representation of the People (Amendment) (Wales) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 26 January 2021.
Rhianon Passmore: 8. What representations has the Welsh Government made to the UK Government concerning the operation of the shared prosperity fund? OQ56370
Rebecca Evans: Diolch, Llywydd. There are two changes to tomorrow's agenda. The debate on the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2021 has been reduced to five minutes, and the debate on the Welsh Elections (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2021 has been withdrawn.
3. The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2021
Ann Jones: Item 3 on the agenda this afternoon is the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2021, and I call on the Minister for Housing and Local Government to move the motion—Julie James.
Motion NDM7681 Rebecca Evans To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5: 1. Approves The Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2021 laid in the Table Office on 17 March 2021.
Lynne Neagle: ...'. Our recently established social prescribing task and finish group is looking to understand how social prescribing could aid Wales in its recovery from COVID-19, and includes, amongst others, representation from the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Lesley Griffiths: Thank you. We've worked closely with industry stakeholders to identify any potential impacts on the Welsh agricultural sector. This work underpinned our representations to the UK Government, stating any trade deal must not disadvantage Welsh farmers or compromise our high standards.
Carolyn Thomas: 7. What representations has the Counsel General made to the UK Government regarding plans to require photo identification cards in order to vote? OQ56691
Sioned Williams: 8. What representations has the Counsel General made on behalf of the Welsh Government regarding the appropriateness of current legislation relating to home-to-school transport? OQ56697
Huw Irranca-Davies: 7. What representations has the Counsel General made to the UK Government regarding restoring legal aid for early advice and reassessing the means test? OQ56853
Mick Antoniw: Thank you, again, on a very important area. We are continuing to make strong representations to the UK Government about a range of issues relating to the adverse impacts of legal aid reforms by engaging with the means testing and criminal legal aid reviews.