Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:43 pm on 13 November 2019.
Well, the response to the consultation on the name of the institution obviously has weighed in our considerations in relation to that, for the reason that he gives. So, I think the consultation response has been an important contribution to the development of the position in relation to this and in relation to the name of the institution.
So, in conclusion, I want to invite the Senedd to reject those of David's amendments that would preclude qualifying foreign citizens from voting in or being candidates in Senedd elections, or from membership here.
In response to the points that Leanne Wood raised in her contribution in the debate, individuals whose claim for asylum has been granted will have refugee status and leave to remain in the UK and will be able to register and to vote. And the same can be said for those who've been granted temporary protection or humanitarian protection or other forms of leave to remain in the UK. And, under the definition in the Act, any period of leave to remain entitles a person to register to vote.