Group 12 is the next group of amendments, and these relate to the functions of the Assembly. The lead and only amendment in this group is amendment 43, and I call on Suzy Davies to move that amendment. Suzy Davies.  

Amendment 43 (Suzy Davies) moved.

Thank you again, Llywydd. 

We've already mentioned—. Sorry, I move amendment 43, which I've already mentioned in previous debates. I don't need to rehearse it again, by the sound of it; Members have given an indication of their support for this. It's just a situation—. Just to confirm that it's the Assembly itself that has the responsibility for undertaking certain functions, rather than a committee directly, and it's up to the Assembly through Standing Orders to allow committees to perform those functions on our behalf. And I'm grateful for the early indication that this amendment will get support. Thank you.

Minister.

I'm very happy to support the amendment. 

I too am happy to support amendment 43. As I said in the previous group, the amendment will allow us as an Assembly to make provision in Standing Orders for the exercise of functions relating to reviewing the Act and also appointing the ombudsman. This is similar to the way the Public Audit (Wales) Act works in relation to oversight of the auditor general and the Wales Audit Office.

Does Suzy Davies want to respond? 

Just again to offer my thanks to Members. 

The question is that amendment 43 be agreed to. Does any Member object? Amendment 43 is agreed.

Amendment agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 21, Llyr Gruffydd.

Amendment 21 (Llyr Gruffydd) moved.

Move.

The question is that amendment 21 be agreed to. Does any Member object? Amendment 21 is agreed.

Amendment agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.