Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:40 pm on 18 October 2017.
Thank you. There are no other speakers in this debate. All Members who have indicated that they wish to speak have spoken. Just for the record, my views on this matter—[Interruption.] I think I would suggest that you all are quiet, as I’m about to say something, and I don’t say it very often. My views on this matter are set out in the report that is tabled with this motion. I suggest that you all read it. It makes for a fascinating read in itself and the views of all business managers of all political parties are also outlined in that report. We have discussed this matter over a number of weeks and I am satisfied, and not disrespected, by the fact that the Business Committee has been through the process required by Standing Orders in considering this matter and that it has every right to make the decision it has. In a situation such as this, Standing Order 17.13 gives the Business Committee the option of revising the allocation of Chairs, but on this occasion the majority view was that it was not appropriate to do so. There is clearly a tension, on many fronts, between different provisions in the Standing Orders and an unprecedented series of events have led to the current anomalous situation. That’s why I’ll be asking the Business Committee to review the requirements regarding the allocation and election of Chairs.
Y cwestiwn yw: a ddylid derbyn y cynnig i ethol Neil McEvoy i’r Pwyllgor Deisebau? A oes unrhyw Aelod yn gwrthwynebu? [Gwrthwynebu.] Gohiriaf y bleidlais ar hynny, felly, tan y cyfnod pleidleisio.
Y cwestiwn yw: a ddylid derbyn y cynnig i ethol Rhun ap Iorwerth i’r Pwyllgor Deisebau? A oes unrhyw Aelod yn gwrthwynebu? [Gwrthwynebu.] Gohiriaf y bleidlais ar y cynnig yma tan y cyfnod pleidleisio.
Y cwestiwn yw: a ddylid derbyn y cynnig i ethol Adam Price i’r Pwyllgor Cyfrifon Cyhoeddus? A oes unrhyw Aelod yn gwrthwynebu? [Gwrthwynebu.] Gohiriaf y bleidlais eto ar y mater yma tan y cyfnod pleidleisio.