– in the Senedd at 3:36 pm on 18 March 2026.
David Rees
Labour
3:36,
18 March 2026
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.
Hannah Blythyn
Labour
3:36,
18 March 2026
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. As Chair of the Standards of Conduct Committee, I formally move the motion.
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.
David Rees
Labour
3:37,
18 March 2026
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.
David Rees
Labour
3:37,
18 March 2026
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.