I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Paul Davies. If the proposal is not agreed, we vote on the amendments tabled to that motion. Open the vote. Close the vote. For the motion 18, no abstentions, 34 against. Therefore, the motion is not agreed.
I now call for a vote on amendment 1, tabled in the name of Jane Hutt. Open the vote. Close the vote. For the amendment 28, no abstentions, 24 against. Therefore, amendment 1 is agreed.
I now call for a vote on amendment 2, tabled in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. Open the vote. Close the vote. For the amendment 51, no abstentions, one against. Therefore, amendment 2 is agreed.
I now call for a vote on the motion as amended.
Motion NDM6340 as amended:
To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Recognises the vital contribution that part-time higher education makes to the Welsh economy, especially in our most disadvantaged communities.
2. Supports initiatives such as Adult Learners Week and recognises the importance of adult and community learning opportunities to Wales.
3. Welcomes the proposed support package for part-time higher education and part-time students put forward in the Welsh Government’s response to the Diamond Review.
4. Notes the Welsh Government currently provides an all-age, independent and bilingual careers information advice and guidance service through Careers Wales.
5. Recognises the ambition of the Welsh Government in developing a new all-age employability plan, a key part of which is the need for effective and joined-up careers advice to support individuals into the most appropriate educational, employment and training opportunities.
6. Recognises the vital importance of adult learning and supporting skills development at all ages.
7. Urges the Welsh Government to confirm its proposals for student support and higher education funding as soon as reasonably practicable to allow the higher education sector to plan ahead for the 2018/19 academic year.
Open the vote. Close the vote. For the motion 52, no abstentions, no against. Therefore, the motion as amended is agreed.