The first vote is on the Welsh Conservatives debate. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Paul Davies. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 15, no abstentions, 29 against. Therefore, the motion is not agreed.
If amendment 1 is agreed, amendment 2 will be deselected. I call for a vote on amendment 1 tabled in the name of Jane Hutt. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 23, no abstentions, 21 against. Therefore the amendment is agreed.
Amendment 3. I call for a vote on amendment 3 tabled in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 44, no abstentions, none against. Therefore the amendment is agreed.
I call for a vote on amendment 4 tabled in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 23, no abstentions, 21 against. Therefore amendment 4 is agreed.
I now call for a vote on the motion as amended.
Motion NDM6316 as amended:
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Welcomes the leadership role of the Welsh Government in working with other parties to scrap tolls on the Severn Crossings which will deliver a £100m boost to the Welsh economy.
2. Notes the Prime Minister’s U-turn in supporting abolition of the Severn tolls.
3. Recognises the commitment of the Welsh Government to working with the UK Government and partners on all sides to deliver the North Wales Growth deal and ensure sustainable transport links into all parts of Wales.
4. Notes that the removal of tolls is just one part of the Welsh Government’s plan to increase economic growth and improve the transport system in Wales, which includes work underway to decarbonise the transport network in line with the obligations of the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
5. Calls on the UK Government to come to a positive decision on funding for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon to ensure economic growth in that area.
6. Calls on the Welsh Government to consult with Pembrokeshire County Council to abolish tolls on the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire as an economic boost to the area.
Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 23, six abstentions, 15 against. Therefore the motion as amended is agreed.
We now have a vote on the Plaid Cymru debate on the national energy company. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour seven, three abstentions, 34 against. Therefore the motion is not agreed.
Amendment 1. I call for a vote on amendment 1 tabled in the name of Jane Hutt. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 34, three abstentions, seven against. Therefore amendment 1 is agreed.
I now call for a vote on the motion as amended.
Motion NDM6318 as amended:
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Notes the Welsh Government’s long-held commitment to:
a) use energy as efficiently as possible;
b) reduce reliance on energy generated from fossil fuels; and
c) actively manage the transition to a low carbon economy to deliver maximum benefits for Wales and protect the most vulnerable.
2. Recognises the contribution of Welsh Government-funded programmes, such as Warm Homes, Nest and Arbed, Local Energy, Green Growth Wales and the Smart Living programme in stimulating and supporting the early transition to a low carbon economy.
3. Recognises the Welsh Government’s role in supporting innovative energy generation, such as the community-led Bethesda local energy selling pilot, the mine water scheme in Bridgend and collaboration with industry and academia.
4. Notes the Welsh Government has held a series of public meetings across Wales to discuss proposals for an energy company for Wales.
Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 35, nine abstentions, no-one against. Therefore the motion as amended is agreed.
If Members who are leaving could do so quickly and quietly, we are about to move to the short debate.