Motion to suspend Standing Orders

– in the Senedd at 5:55 pm on 12 September 2023.

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Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru 5:55, 12 September 2023

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Now a motion to suspend Standing Orders to allow a debate on the general principles of the Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill. And I call on the Deputy Minister for Climate Change to move the motion formally.

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Motion NNDM8344 Lee Waters

To propose that Senedd Cymru, in accordance with Standing Orders 33.6 and 33.8:

Suspends that part of Standing Order 11.16 that requires the weekly announcement under Standing Order 11.11 to constitute the timetable for business in Plenary for the following week, to allow NNDM8343 to be considered in Plenary on 12 September 2023.

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Motion moved.

Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru

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Thank you. The proposal is to suspend Standing Orders. Does any Member object? No. 

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Motion agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

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