Decision details

NDM6048 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales agrees that:

(a) its name should be changed to the "Welsh Parliament" at the earliest opportunity; and that

(b) it should be known unofficially by that name until such a name change can be formalised.

The item started at 18.05

Amendments 1 and 2 were withdrawn in accordance with Standing Order 12.27 at the end of the debate.

Voting on the motion and amendments under this item was deferred until Voting Time.

NDM6055 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Believes that the Assembly should change its name to reflect its constitutional status as a national parliament.

2. Invites the Presiding Officer and Assembly Commission to consider the implications of such a change and how best to give it effect.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.