6. Debate on the Standards of Conduct Committee Report, 'Twenty fifth report to the Sixth Senedd under Standing Order 22.9'

– in the Senedd at 3:36 pm on 18 March 2026.

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Photo of David Rees David Rees Labour 3:36, 18 March 2026

(Translated)

Item 6 today is a debate on the Standards of Conduct Committee report, 'Twenty fifth report to the sixth Senedd under Standing Order 22.9'. I call on the Chair of the committee to move the motion—Hannah Blythyn.

(Translated)

Motion NDM9217 Hannah Blythyn

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Considers the Report of the Standards of Conduct Committee, 'Twenty fifth report to the Sixth Senedd', laid before the Senedd on 11 March 2026 in accordance with Standing Order 22.9.

2. Endorses the recommendation in the report.

(Translated)

Motion moved.

Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour 3:36, 18 March 2026

(Translated)

Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. As Chair of the Standards of Conduct Committee, I formally move the motion.

Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour

The committee considered the report from the commissioner for standards in relation to a complaint made against Janet Finch-Saunders MS for the misuse of Senedd resources. The Standards of Conduct Committee gave the commissioner's report careful consideration, and our report sets out the committee's judgment that we consider the Member to have breached the code of conduct and should be censured. The facts relating to the complaint and the committee's reason for its recommendation are set out in full in the committee's report.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind all Members of the importance of making sure we are familiar with the rules governing when and where Senedd resources can be used. It is incumbent on all of us, as elected representatives, to understand the distinction between party political activity and the discharge of our duties as Members. The motion tabled invites the Senedd to endorse the committee's recommendation. Diolch.

Photo of David Rees David Rees Labour 3:37, 18 March 2026

(Translated)

I have no other speakers. Therefore, the proposal is to agree the motion. Does any Member object? No. The motion is therefore agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

(Translated)

Motion agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

Photo of David Rees David Rees Labour 3:37, 18 March 2026

(Translated)

In accordance with Standing Order 12.24, unless a Member objects, the two motions under items 7 and 8 will be grouped for debate, but with votes taken separately. I see that there are no objections.