So, we vote today on the Welsh Conservative debate on regional economic inequality. I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Darren Millar. If the proposal is not agreed, we will vote on the amendments tabled to the motion. Open the vote. Just waiting for somebody to vote. Close the vote. For the motion 12, one abstention, 32 against. Therefore, the motion is not agreed.

NDM6959 - Welsh Conservatives debate - Motion without amendment: For: 12, Against: 32, Abstain: 1

Motion has been rejected

We now go to vote on the amendments. If amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2 and 3 will be deselected. I call for a vote on amendment 1, tabled in the name of Rebecca Evans. Open the vote. Close the vote. For the motion 27, one abstention, 17 against. Therefore, amendment 1 is agreed. Amendments 2 and amendments 3 are deselected. 

NDM6959 - Amendment 1: For: 27, Against: 17, Abstain: 1

Amendment has been agreed

Amendments 2 and 3 deselected. 

I call for a vote on amendment 4, tabled in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. Open the vote. Close the vote. For the motion five, 10 abstentions, 30 against. Therefore, amendment 4 is not agreed. 

NDM6959 - Amendment 4: For: 5, Against: 30, Abstain: 10

Amendment has been rejected

I call for a vote on amendment 5, tabled in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth. Open the vote. Close the vote. For the amendment 32, no abstentions, 13 against. Therefore, amendment 5 is agreed. 

NDM6959 - Amendment 5: For: 32, Against: 13, Abstain: 0

Amendment has been agreed

I now call for a vote on the motion as amended. 

Motion NDM6959 as amended:

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Recognises the importance of strong, resilient regional economies across all parts of Wales as a driver of inclusive growth

2. Notes the cross-government measures set out in the Economic Action Plan including the appointment of Chief Regional Officers and teams in Welsh Government to support Regional Economic Development across Wales

3. Notes the important role for City and Growth Deals in driving regional economic growth when they are coordinated alongside wider interventions such as infrastructure, transport and skills.

4. Notes the recent announcement that the OECD is supporting the development of regional economic development policy in Wales based on international best practice

5. Calls on the UK Government to address inequalities in infrastructure funding between the nations and regions of the UK and do more to spread investment opportunities equitably across the country

6. Calls on the UK Government to respect the devolution settlement and ensure that strategic decisions relating to the management and administration of replacement structural funding to address regional economic inequalities are made by the Welsh Government.

7. Notes the development of regional indicative budgets for Economy and Transport investment across Wales.

8. Welcomes the fact that the Arfor project board has held its first meeting and has agreed on an outline programme of activities for the next two years.

9. Notes the fact that £2 million has been earmarked in the budget for secretariat support and investment  for Arfor during 2018-19 and 2019-20 as Plaid Cymru's budget priority with the Welsh Government.

10. Confirms the importance of maximising the undeniable link between economic prosperity and linguistic prosperity in Welsh-speaking western areas of Wales.

Open the vote. Close the vote. For the motion 32, no abstentions, 13 against. Therefore, the motion as amended is agreed. 

NDM6959 - Welsh Conservatives debate - Motion as amended: For: 32, Against: 13, Abstain: 0

Motion has been agreed

We now move to the short debate. If Members are going out the Chamber, can they do so quickly, quietly and not have conversations with others on the way out, please?