7. Debate on the General Principles of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:39 pm on 10 July 2019.

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Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru 5:39, 10 July 2019

(Translated)

Of course, I recognise the importance of doing that, and, if I may say so, I did try to do that before tabling the legislation in the first instance by holding discussions between parties, with individual Members as well, to see where the supermajority lay. And it’s clear that we need to continue to do that work, and I would be very pleased to collaborate with everyone in this place to find a way of achieving that supermajority of 40 Members that will be needed to vote in favour of any change to the name, any change to the franchise, when it comes to passing and reaching Stage 4 in this place. In saying all of that, it's appropriate to remind Members that Stages 2 and 3 will happen in the autumn term, and there will be amendments put forward at that time. Do bear in mind the need for legislation of this kind to have a majority of 40 Members out of 60 before you table any amendments. Do continue to discuss among yourselves the issues where there isn't full consensus at the moment, and I'm sure that we can see, in due course, that this piece of constitutional legislation, which is interesting and important, will receive the approval of this Assembly. Thank you for your contributions this afternoon, and we will move forward to Stages 2 and 3 in the autumn.