Group 2: Drafting clarifications (Amendments 5, 28)

– in the Senedd at 5:05 pm on 19 March 2019.

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Photo of Ann Jones Ann Jones Labour 5:05, 19 March 2019

Group 2, the next group of amendments, relates to drafting clarifications, and the lead amendment in this group is amendment 5, and I call on the Minister to move and speak to the lead amendment and other amendments in the group.

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Amendment 5 (Julie James) moved.

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour 5:05, 19 March 2019

Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. Amendment 5 is a minor drafting change to the Bill to clarify section 2(3) to ensure that we capture the relevant contract for services. Our aim here is to avoid any restriction on a contract for services if those services are provided by someone who has a right to occupy a dwelling. Common examples here include a caretaker or a nanny. This is a minor amendment that simply improves understanding of the provision rather than making any change to the policy itself. Amendment 28 is another technical amendment, made to section 23 of the Bill to ensure consistency with the changes made to sections 2 and 3 of the Bill. I hope Members will agree this improves the clarity of the Bill and will support the amendments.

Photo of Ann Jones Ann Jones Labour 5:06, 19 March 2019

Again, I have no speakers. Therefore, the question is amendment 5 be agreed to. Does any Member object? No. In accordance with Standing Order 12.36, amendment 5 is agreed.

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Amendment agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

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Amendment 6 (Julie James) moved.

Photo of Ann Jones Ann Jones Labour

The question is amendment 6 be agreed. Any Member object? No. Therefore, in accordance with Standing Order 12.36, amendment 6 is agreed.

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Amendment agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.