The next group of amendments relates to audit arrangements for the citizen voice body—group 12. Amendment 13 is the only amendment in the group and I call on the Minister to move his amendment. Vaughan Gething.

Amendment 13 (Vaughan Gething) moved.

Thank you, Llywydd. I'm happy to move the only amendment in this group. 

Members will be aware that, as introduced, the Bill did not require the Auditor General for Wales to come to an opinion on the regularity of the citizen voice body's accounts. Amendment 13 requires the auditor general to come to that opinion on whether the expenditure to which the accounts relate has been incurred lawfully and in accordance with the authority that governs it. This adds further accountability and vigour.

I think it's worth noting that my officials have held discussions with the auditor general's office regarding this amendment, and they're supportive of it. During these discussions, it was agreed the new proposed process will greatly strengthen the audit requirements for the citizen voice body. I ask Members to accept this amendment.

Angela Burns.

Merely to say that the Welsh Conservatives support this amendment. 

We too will be supporting this amendment. We do believe that this will add to the efficiency of the CVB.

Does the Minister wish to respond? No. The question is that amendment 13 be agreed. Does any Member object? No. Amendment 13 is therefore agreed.

Amendment agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Amendment 14 is our next amendment. Is it moved by the Minister?

Amendment 14 (Vaughan Gething) moved.

Move.

The question is that amendment 14 be agreed to. Does any Member object? [Objection.] We'll therefore move to a vote on amendment 14. Open the vote. Close the vote. In favour 37, no abstentions, 11 against. Therefore, that amendment is agreed.

Amendment 14: For: 37, Against: 11, Abstain: 0

Amendment has been agreed