Welsh Labour

Speeches and questions

Speeches and questions in Plenary and in committees, newest first. The Llywydd's and deputies' chairing of Plenary is left out.

1,092 speeches and questions

21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Thank you. I'm just going to ask around if any Members have any additional questions. They're all shaking their heads. So, can I thank you all for your contribution today, then? As you know, you'll receive a copy of the transcript, so if there are any factual…
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Thank you. And Jane.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
That's fine. We'll look forward to your written evidence on that section.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Can I just ask one question of you on that? There are other areas of false statements that are considered to be part of the corrupt practice offence, and the gender statement isn't one. Is that a surprise to you, or not?
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
We'll probably come back to others who may be able to answer questions on enforceability.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Catherine.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Thank you.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Can I ask a question, then, of Catherine? You said you give guidance on petitions. Who does that guidance go to, out of curiosity?
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Colin, over to you.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
James.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Thank you. Jane.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Can I come in on that point, Jane, if you don't mind? It's an interesting point, actually. Who would be able to withdraw? If the list is presented by a party, can an individual on that list, under this legislation, withdraw, or is it the party that has to…
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Jane.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Thank you.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
And just on the purpose of guidance, if I’m right, on this particular Bill, the focus of the guidance will be on the constituency returning officers and the NNCO, because this is more about making sure that the candidates lists are appropriate and meeting the…
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Okay, thank you. Heledd.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Also, I just wonder, as you talk about timetabling, you talked very, very much about the secondary legislation required. The timetable for the Bill we have been given and is published is, basically, looking to seek Royal Assent by the end of November. As you…
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
It is possible, and I'm sure it's a question as to whether the witnesses are able to do so as well.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
I've got Jane who's got her hand up.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Anyone else want to add to that?
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Thank you, I just wanted clarification of the timescales there. And Clare.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Can I ask one question on this? You said guidance and the legislation has to be within six months, is that the legislation of this Bill or is that the conduct Order?
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Catherine, do you want to add anything?
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
And we'll go again—I'm only going like this because of the way you are on my screen—Colin, Catherine and Clare.
21 March 2024Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Well, if you can come back to us in writing, that would be very helpful for us. And I think Jane will be very happy to see her numbers have doubled automatically. [Laughter.] We'll move on now to some questions on implementation, and I'll move over to Sarah.