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Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
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Meeting: 18/03/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 2)
- Webcast for 18/03/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 18/03/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
2 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill – Revised Explanatory Memorandum
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 17/03/2026 - Plenary (Item 12)
Debate: Report Stage for the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
The amendments have been grouped for the purposes
of debate and the groupings will be debated as follows:
1: Application of Act to special cases
1, 2
Supporting documents
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor
Accommodation (Wales) Bill [as amended at stage 3]
Minutes:
The item started at 18.42
In accordance with Standing
Order 26.36, amendments will be disposed of in the order which the sections and
schedules to which they relate arise in the Bill.
Amendment 1 was agreed, in
accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 2 was agreed, in
accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
All sections and schedules of the Bill were
deemed agreed, concluding Report Stage proceedings.
Meeting: 17/03/2026 - Plenary (Item 14)
Debate: Stage 4 of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Minutes:
The
item started at 18.46
In accordance with Standing Order
26.50C, voting on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.
The result was as follows:
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For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
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51 |
0 |
0 |
51 |
The motion was
agreed.
Meeting: 17/03/2026 - Plenary (Item 13)
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Signification of His Majesty’s consent
Minutes:
The item started at 18.45
Meeting: 16/03/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 7.1)
- Webcast for 16/03/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 16/03/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
7.1 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee: The Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill - Revised Explanatory Memorandum
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 10/03/2026 - Plenary (Item 16)
Debate: Stage 3 of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
The amendments will be disposed of in the order
which the sections and schedules to which they relate were set out in the
motion under Standing Order 26.36 agreed by the Senedd on 3 March 2026.
The amendments have been grouped for the purposes
of debate and the groupings will be debated as follows:
1. Advertising and marketing
1, 49, 50, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71
2. Development of tourism
108, 109, 105, 106
3. Technical and miscellaneous
2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 104, 13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 23, 25, 56,
60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 84, 85
4.Regulated visitor accommodation
5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 26, 86
5. Provisional licences
12, 96, 100, 101, 14, 21, 24, 38, 39
6. Interaction with registration / Visitor
Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Act
93, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 102, 103, 58, 66
7. Licences: applications
22, 27, 28, 29, 43, 46, 57
8. Licences: enforcement and appeals
30, 31, 32, 33, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 51, 52,
53, 54, 55, 81, 82, 83
9. Licences: renewals
34, 35, 36
10. Application of Act to special cases
37, 59, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80
11. Procedures and interpretation
87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92
12. Coming into force
107
Supporting documents:
Development
of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill (as amended
at Stage 2)
Minutes:
The item started at 18.34
The amendments were disposed of in the order that the sections and
schedules to which they relate were set out in the motion under Standing Order 26.36
agreed by the Senedd on 3 March 2026.
Amendment 1 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 108 was agreed, in accordance
with Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 109 was agreed, in accordance
with Standing Order 12.36.
A vote was taken on amendment 105:
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For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
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14 |
0 |
38 |
52 |
Amendment
105 was not agreed.
Amendment 2 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 3 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 4 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 5 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 6 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 7 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 8 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 9 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 10 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 11 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 12 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 93 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 94 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 95 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 96 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 97 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 98 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 99 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 100 was agreed, in accordance
with Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 101 was agreed, in accordance
with Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 102 was agreed, in accordance
with Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 103 was agreed, in accordance
with Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 104 was agreed, in accordance
with Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 13 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 14 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 15 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 16 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 17 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 18 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 19 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 20 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 21 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 22 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 23 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 24 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 25 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 26 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 27 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 28 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 29 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 30 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 31 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 32 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 33 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 34 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 35 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 36 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 37 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 38 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 39 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 40 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 41 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 42 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 43 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 44 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 45 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 46 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 47 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 48 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 49 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 50 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 51 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 52 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 53 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 54 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 55 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 56 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 57 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 58 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 59 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 60 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 61 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 62 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 63 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 64 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 65 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 66 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 67 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 68 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 69 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 70 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 71 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 72 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 73 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 74 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 75 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 77 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 78 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 79 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 80 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 81 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 82 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 83 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 84 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 85 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 86 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 87 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 88 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 89 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 90 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
Amendment 91 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
A vote was taken on amendment 106:
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For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
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13 |
0 |
39 |
52 |
Amendment
106 was not agreed.
A vote was taken on amendment 107:
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For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
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13 |
0 |
39 |
52 |
Amendment
107 was not agreed.
Amendment 92 was agreed, in accordance with
Standing Order 12.36.
All
sections and schedules of the Bill were deemed agreed, concluding Stage 3
proceedings.
Meeting: 05/03/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 5)
- Webcast for 05/03/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 05/03/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
5 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Response to the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee's Stage 1 report recommendations
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 05/03/2026 - Finance Committee (Item 2)
2 PTN 2 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee: Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill - 24 February 2026
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 03/03/2026 - Plenary (Item 15)
Motion to vary the order of consideration of Stage 3 amendments to the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
NDM9184 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
To propose that Senedd Cymru, in accordance with
Standing Order 26.36:
Agrees to dispose of sections and schedules to the Development of Tourism
and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill at Stage 3 in the
following order:
a) Sections 1 - 4;
b) Schedule 1;
c) Sections 5 - 14;
d) Schedule 2;
e) Sections 15 - 61;
f) Long title.
Minutes:
The item started at
16.37
NDM9184 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)
To propose that Senedd Cymru, in accordance with Standing
Order 26.36:
Agrees to dispose of sections and schedules to the Development of Tourism
and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill at Stage 3 in the
following order:
a) Sections 1 - 4;
b) Schedule 1;
c) Sections 5 - 14;
d) Schedule 2;
e) Sections 15 - 61;
f) Long title.
The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
Meeting: 02/03/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 02/03/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 02/03/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
7 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language: Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
- LJC(6)-07-26 - Paper 27 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, 24 February 2026, item 7
PDF 197 KB
- LJC(6)-07-26 - Paper 28 - Letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, 13 February 2026, item 7
PDF 92 KB
Minutes:
The Committee noted the correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language.
Meeting: 23/02/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 6)
- Webcast for 23/02/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 23/02/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
6 Correspondence to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language: Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
The Committee noted its outgoing correspondence to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language.
Meeting: 11/02/2026 - Finance Committee (Item 2)
2 PTN 2 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs (ETRA) Committee: Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill - 27 January 2026
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 05/02/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 3)
- Webcast for 05/02/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 05/02/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Stage 2 proceedings
Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Welsh Government
Robbie Thomas, Head of Licensing of Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government
Rebecca Hawkins, Legislative Policy Adviser, Licensing of Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government
Kate Lewandowska, Office of the Legislative Counsel, Welsh Government
Documents relevant to Stage 2 proceedings will be available on the Bill page.
The Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee agreed on 21 January 2026, under Standing Order 26.21, that the order of consideration for Stage 2 proceedings would be:
Sections 1-4; Schedule 1; Sections 5-14; Schedule 2; Sections 15-60; Long Title.
Minutes:
3.1 In accordance with Standing Order
26.21, the Committee disposed of the following amendments to the Bill:
Amendment 64 (Rhys ab Owen MS)
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Blythyn MS |
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Kurtz MS |
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
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Fletcher MS |
Mike
Hedges MS |
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the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 64 was not agreed. |
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Amendment 65 (Rhys ab Owen MS)
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Griffiths MS |
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Fletcher MS |
Mike
Hedges MS |
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the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 65 was not agreed. |
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Amendment 66 (Rhys ab Owen MS)
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Hannah
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Kurtz MS |
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
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Luke
Fletcher MS |
Mike
Hedges MS |
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the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 66 was not agreed. |
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Amendment 67 (Rhys ab Owen MS)
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Hannah
Blythyn MS |
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Kurtz MS |
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
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Fletcher MS |
Mike
Hedges MS |
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the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 67 was not agreed. |
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Amendment 68 (Rhys ab Owen MS)
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Griffiths MS |
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
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Hedges MS |
Luke
Fletcher MS |
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Amendment
68 was not agreed. |
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Amendment 69 (Rhys ab Owen MS)
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Hannah
Blythyn MS |
Andrew
RT Davies MS |
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Lesley
Griffiths MS |
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
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Mike
Hedges MS |
Luke
Fletcher MS |
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Amendment
69 was not agreed. |
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Amendment 70 (Rhys ab Owen MS)
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Hannah
Blythyn MS |
Andrew
RT Davies MS |
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Griffiths MS |
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
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Hedges MS |
Luke
Fletcher MS |
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Amendment
70 was not agreed. |
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Amendment 1 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 2 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 75 (Samuel Kurtz MS)
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Blythyn MS |
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Kurtz MS |
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
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Hedges MS |
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Fletcher MS |
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Amendment
75 was not agreed. |
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Amendment 3 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 4 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 5A (Rhys ab Owen MS)
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Andrew
RT Davies MS |
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Griffiths MS |
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
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Hedges MS |
Luke
Fletcher MS |
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Amendment
5A was not agreed. |
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Amendment 5 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 52 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 53 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 54 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 55 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 56 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 57 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 58 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 59 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 60 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 6 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 7 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 61 (Luke Fletcher MS)
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Amendment
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Amendment 8 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 62 (Luke Fletcher MS)
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Griffiths MS |
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
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Hedges MS |
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Amendment
62 was agreed. |
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Amendment 9 (Mark Drakeford MS)
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Hannah
Blythyn MS |
Andrew
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Fletcher MS |
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Griffiths MS |
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Kurtz MS |
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Amendment
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As amendment 9 was agreed, amendment 63 (Luke Fletcher MS)
fell.
Amendment 10 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 11 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 12 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 13 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 14 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 15 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 76 (Samuel Kurtz MS)
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Amendment
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Amendment 16 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 17 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 77 (Samuel Kurtz MS)
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Amendment
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Amendment 18 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 19 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 20 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 78 (Samuel Kurtz MS)
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Amendment
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Amendment 21 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 22 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 23 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 24 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 25 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 26 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 27 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 28 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 71 (Rhys ab Owen MS)
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Amendment
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Amendment 29 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 30 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 31 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 79 (Samuel Kurtz MS)
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Abstain |
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Andrew
RT Davies MS |
Hannah
Blythyn MS |
|
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Samuel
Kurtz MS |
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
|
|
Luke
Fletcher MS |
Mike
Hedges MS |
|
|
As
the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 79 was not agreed. |
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Amendment 80 (Samuel Kurtz MS)
|
In
Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
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Andrew
RT Davies MS |
Hannah
Blythyn MS |
|
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Samuel
Kurtz MS |
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
|
|
Luke
Fletcher MS |
Mike
Hedges MS |
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|
As
the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 80 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 32 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 33 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 34 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 72 (Rhys ab Owen MS)
|
In
Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
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Andrew
RT Davies MS |
Hannah
Blythyn MS |
|
|
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
|
|
Luke
Fletcher MS |
Mike
Hedges MS |
|
|
As
the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 72 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 35 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 81 (Samuel Kurtz MS) was agreed in accordance with
Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 82 (Samuel Kurtz MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 73 (Rhys ab Owen MS)
|
In
Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Andrew
RT Davies MS |
Hannah
Blythyn MS |
Luke
Fletcher MS |
|
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
|
|
|
Mike
Hedges MS |
|
|
Amendment
73 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 36 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 37 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 38 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 39 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 40 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 41 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 83 (Samuel Kurtz MS)
|
In
Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Andrew
RT Davies MS |
Hannah
Blythyn MS |
Luke
Fletcher MS |
|
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
|
|
|
Mike
Hedges MS |
|
|
Amendment
83 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 42 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 84 (Samuel Kurtz MS) was not moved.
Amendment 43 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 44A (Rhys ab Owen MS)
|
In
Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Hannah
Blythyn MS |
Andrew
RT Davies MS |
|
|
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
|
|
Mike
Hedges MS |
|
|
|
Luke
Fletcher MS |
|
|
|
Amendment
44A was agreed. |
||
Amendment 44 (Mark Drakeford MS)
|
In
Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Hannah
Blythyn MS |
Andrew
RT Davies MS |
|
|
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
|
|
Mike
Hedges MS |
|
|
|
Luke
Fletcher MS |
|
|
|
Amendment
44 was agreed. |
||
Amendment 45 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 46 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 85 (Samuel Kurtz MS)
|
In
Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Andrew
RT Davies MS |
Hannah
Blythyn MS |
|
|
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
|
|
Luke
Fletcher MS |
Mike
Hedges MS |
|
|
As
the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 85 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 74 (Rhys ab Owen MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 47A (Rhys ab Owen MS)
|
In
Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Luke
Fletcher MS |
Hannah
Blythyn MS |
Andrew
RT Davies MS |
|
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
|
|
Mike
Hedges MS |
|
|
|
Amendment
47A was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 47 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 86 (Samuel Kurtz MS)
|
In
Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Andrew
RT Davies MS |
Hannah
Blythyn MS |
|
|
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
|
|
Luke
Fletcher MS |
Mike
Hedges MS |
|
|
As
the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 86 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 48 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 49 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 50 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance
with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 51 (Mark Drakeford MS) was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 17.34(i).
Amendment 87 (Samuel Kurtz MS)
|
In
Favour |
Against |
Abstain |
|
Andrew
RT Davies MS |
Hannah
Blythyn MS |
|
|
Samuel
Kurtz MS |
Lesley
Griffiths MS |
|
|
Luke
Fletcher MS |
Mike
Hedges MS |
|
|
As
the vote was tied, the Chair used his casting vote in the negative (in
accordance with SO 6.20(ii)). Therefore amendment 87 was not agreed. |
||
Amendment 88 (Samuel Kurtz MS) was not moved.
Meeting: 05/02/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 2)
- Webcast for 05/02/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 05/02/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
2 Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee report: Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Stage 1 report
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 02/02/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 8)
- Webcast for 02/02/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 02/02/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
8 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee: The Welsh Government's response to the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee report on the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
The Committee noted the correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee.
Meeting: 29/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 5)
- Webcast for 29/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 29/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
5 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 26/01/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 8)
- Webcast for 26/01/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 26/01/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
8 Correspondence from the Short Term Accommodation Association to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language: Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
The Committee noted the correspondence from the Short Term Accommodation Association to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language.
Meeting: 21/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 21/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 21/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
4 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 21/01/2026 - Finance Committee (Item 2)
2 PTN 27 - Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Further information from the Welsh Government to the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee - 9 January 2026
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 21/01/2026 - Finance Committee (Item 2)
2 PTN 26 - Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Welsh Government response to the Finance Committee's report - 9 January 2026
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 21/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 21/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 21/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
7 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Order of consideration for Stage 2 proceedings
Supporting documents:
- Order of consideration for Stage 2 proceedings
Minutes:
7.1 The Committee agreed to the order of consideration for Stage 2 proceedings.
Meeting: 21/01/2026 - Finance Committee (Item 2)
2 PTN 28 - Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Welsh Government preliminary responses to specific Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee report recommendations - 12 January 2026
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 21/01/2026 - Finance Committee (Item 2)
2 PTN 2 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Chair of the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee: Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill - 27 November 2025
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 19/01/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 19/01/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 19/01/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
7 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee: The Welsh Government's response to the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee report on the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
The Committee noted the correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee.
Meeting: 14/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 14/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 14/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
4 Timetables for Bill scrutiny
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 14/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 14/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 14/01/2026 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
4 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
- Welsh Government response to the Finance Committee's stage 1 report, item 4
PDF 192 KB
- Welsh Government response to the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee's stage 1 report, item 4
PDF 189 KB
Meeting: 13/01/2026 - Plenary (Item 11)
The general principles of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
NDM9092
Mark Drakeford (Cardiff West)
To propose that Senedd Cymru, in accordance with Standing Order 26.11:
Agrees to the general principles of the Development of Tourism and
Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill.
The Development
of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill and Explanatory
Memorandum were laid before the Senedd on 3 November
2025; the report of the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee on the
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
was laid before the Senedd on 19 December 2025.
Supporting documents:
Report of
the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Report of
the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Minutes:
The
item started at 18.11
NDM9092 Mark
Drakeford (Cardiff West)
To
propose that Senedd Cymru, in accordance with Standing Order
26.11:
Agrees
to the general principles of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of
Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill.
The Development
of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill and Explanatory
Memorandum were laid before the
Senedd on 3 November 2025; the report of the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs
Committee on the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation
(Wales) Bill was laid before the Senedd on 19 December 2025.
The
motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
Meeting: 13/01/2026 - Plenary (Item 12)
The financial resolution in respect of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
NDM9093
Mark Drakeford (Cardiff West)
To propose that Senedd Cymru, for the purposes of any provisions
resulting from the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor
Accommodation (Wales) Bill, agrees to any increase in expenditure of a kind
referred to in Standing Order 26.69, arising in consequence of the Bill.
Supporting documents:
Report of
the Finance Committee
Minutes:
The
item started at 18.11
NDM9093 Mark
Drakeford (Cardiff West)
To
propose that Senedd Cymru, for the purposes of any provisions resulting from
the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales)
Bill, agrees to any increase in expenditure of a kind referred to in Standing
Order 26.69, arising in consequence of the Bill.
The
motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
Meeting: 12/01/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 12/01/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 12/01/2026 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
7 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language: The Welsh Government's responses to Committees' reports on the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
- LJC(6)-01-26 - Paper 45 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, 9 January 2026, item 7
PDF 193 KB
- LJC(6)-01-26 - Paper 46 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Finance Committee, 9 January 2026, item 7
PDF 198 KB
Minutes:
The Committee noted the correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language.
Meeting: 18/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 5)
- Webcast for 18/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 18/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
5 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: follow-up from the evidence session held on 13 November 2025
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 18/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 5)
- Webcast for 18/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 18/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
5 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill consultation: written evidence
Supporting documents:
- Consultation response (late submission) - Swansea Council - 28 November 2025, item 5
PDF 87 KB
- Additional evidence - Booking.com - 28 November 2025, item 5
PDF 132 KB
- Additional evidence - MWT Cymru (Mid Wales Tourism) - 28 November 2025, item 5
PDF 151 KB
- Additional evidence - North Wales Holiday Cottages - 27 November 2025, item 5
PDF 61 KB
- Additional evidence - PASC UK - 28 November 2025 (1), item 5
PDF 129 KB
- Additional evidence - PASC UK - 28 November 2025 (2), item 5
PDF 784 KB
- Additional evidence - Short Term Accommodation Association - 28 November 2025, item 5
PDF 293 KB
Meeting: 15/12/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 8)
- Webcast for 15/12/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 15/12/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
8 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Draft report
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 119 , View reasons restricted (8/1)
Minutes:
The Committee agreed the draft report on the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill subject to minor changes to be agreed by the Chair outside of Committee.
Meeting: 11/12/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 3)
3 Financial implications of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of draft report
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 123 , View reasons restricted (3/1)
Minutes:
3.1 The Committee considered its draft report and agreed it with minor changes.
Meeting: 11/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 3)
3 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of Draft Stage 1 Report
Supporting documents:
- Draft report
Minutes:
3.1 The Committee considered its draft Stage 1 report and agreed some revisions.
3.2 The Committee agreed to finalise the report outside of Committee, and noted that it would be published by the reporting deadline of 19 December 2025.
Meeting: 08/12/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 16)
- Webcast for 08/12/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 08/12/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
16 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Draft report
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 131 , View reasons restricted (16/1)
Minutes:
The Committee considered its draft report on the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill and agreed to consider a revised version at its next meeting.
Meeting: 03/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 3)
- Webcast for 03/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 03/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
3 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Follow-up from the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee meeting held on 10 November 2025
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 03/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 3)
- Webcast for 03/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 03/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
3 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Additional evidence
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 03/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 3)
- Webcast for 03/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 03/12/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
3 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: follow-up to evidence session
Supporting documents:
- Letter from the Chair to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language - 21 November 2025, item 3
PDF 134 KB
- Response letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language - 27 November 2025, item 3
PDF 165 KB
- Letter from Airbnb - 28 November 2025, item 3
PDF 162 KB
Meeting: 01/12/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 01/12/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 01/12/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
7 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language: Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
- LJC(6)-34-25 - Paper 13 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, 25 November 2025, item 7
PDF 289 KB
- LJC(6)-34-25 - Paper 22 – Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee, 27 November 2025, item 7
PDF 169 KB
Minutes:
The Committee noted the correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language. The Committee will consider its draft report on the Bill at its next meeting.
Meeting: 01/12/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 2)
2 PTN 10 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language: Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill - 25 November 2025
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 01/12/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 2)
2 PTN 8 - Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language: Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill - 18 November 2025
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 26/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 5)
- Webcast for 26/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 26/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
5 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: follow-up to 5 November 2025 evidence session
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 26/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 5)
- Webcast for 26/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 26/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
5 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: follow-up to 13 November 2025 evidence session
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 25/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 25/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 25/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
7 Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee: Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
The Committee noted the correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee.
Meeting: 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
4 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Follow-up from the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee meeting held on 10 November 2025
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
4 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Follow-up information from the meeting held on 5 November 2025
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
4 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: written evidence
Supporting documents:
- Letter from the Chair to Mid and West Wales, South Wales, and North Wales Fire and Rescue Services - 4 November 2025, item 4
PDF 168 KB
- Response from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service - 14 November 2025, item 4
PDF 248 KB
- Response from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service - 14 November 2025, item 4
PDF 584 KB
- Letter from the Chair to Propertymark - 4 November 2025, item 4
PDF 163 KB
- Response from Propertymark - 14 November 2025, item 4
PDF 191 KB
- Additional written evidence - Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) and the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) - 12 November 2025, item 4
PDF 211 KB
Meeting: 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 10)
- Webcast for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence and key issues
Minutes:
10.1 The Committee
considered all the evidence heard during this meeting and previous oral
evidence sessions, and discussed their key issues and findings, to be reflected
in the report.
10.2 The Committee agreed to consider its draft report at a future meeting.
Meeting: 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 9)
- Webcast for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 9 - Final Scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
The Rt. Hon. Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Welsh Government
Helen John, Deputy Director, Licensing of Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government
Robbie Thomas, Head of Licensing of Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government
Dylan Hughes, First Legislative Counsel, Welsh Government
Emma Anderson, Lawyer, Welsh Government
Minutes:
9.1 The Committee heard evidence from Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language (Welsh Government), supported by four officials.
Meeting: 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 6)
- Webcast for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence
Minutes:
6.1 The Committee considered the evidence heard during items 2 and 3 of the meeting.
Meeting: 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 3)
- Webcast for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
3 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 8
Emma Thornton, Chief Executive, Visit Pembrokeshire
Nicky Williamson, UK Director for Wales, Professional
Association of Self-Caterers UK
Zoë Hawkins, Chief Executive, MWT Cymru (Mid Wales Tourism)
Supporting documents:
- Evidence paper - Mid Wales Tourism (MWT Cymru), item 3
PDF 130 KB
- Papur tystiolaeth - Croeso Sir Benfro (Saesneg yn unig), item 3
PDF 570 KB
- Papur tystiolaeth - Cymdeithas Broffesiynol Hunanarlwywyr y DU (Saesneg yn Unig), item 3
PDF 940 KB
Minutes:
3.1 The Committee
heard evidence from Emma Thornton (Chief Executive, Visit Pembrokeshire), Nicky
Williamson (UK Director for Wales, Professional Association of Self-Caterers
UK), and Zoë Hawkins (Chief Executive, MWT Cymru (Mid Wales Tourism)).
3.2 The witnesses agreed to provide further information in writing in relation to section 7 of the Bill.
Meeting: 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 2)
- Webcast for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 20/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
2 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 7
Barbara Griffiths, North Wales Holiday Cottages
Carl Thomson, Public Policy Manager (UK), Airbnb
Fiona MacConnacher, Head of Public Affairs UK and Ireland, Booking.com
Supporting documents:
- Research brief
- Evidence paper - Airbnb, item 2
PDF 93 KB
- Evidence paper - Booking.com, item 2
PDF 170 KB
Minutes:
2.1 The Committee heard evidence from Barbara Griffiths (North Wales Holiday Cottages), Carl Thomson, (Public Policy Manager (UK), Airbnb), and Fiona MacConnacher (Head of Public Affairs UK and Ireland, Booking.com).
Meeting: 13/11/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 10)
Financial implications of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence
Minutes:
10.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.
Meeting: 13/11/2025 - Finance Committee (Item 9)
9 Financial implications of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Helen John, Deputy Director, Licensing of Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government
Rebecca Hawkins, Legislative Policy Adviser, Licensing of Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government
Andrew Hobden, Economist, Welsh Government
Supporting documents:
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill, as introduced
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 211 , View reasons restricted (9/1)
Minutes:
9.1 The Committee took evidence on the financial implications of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill from Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language; Helen John, Deputy Director, Licensing of Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government; Rebecca Hawkins, Legislative Policy Adviser, Licensing of Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government; and Andrew Hobden, Economist, Welsh Government.
Meeting: 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 7)
- Webcast for 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence
Minutes:
7.1 The Committee discussed the evidence heard during items 2,3 and 4.
Meeting: 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 4)
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4 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 6
Glenn Evans, Chair, North Wales Tourism
Charlie Reith, Co-Chair of Policy Working Group, Short Term
Accommodation Association
Katherine Squires, Director of Policy & Public Affairs, British Holiday and Home Park Association
Supporting documents:
- Evidence paper - North Wales Tourism, item 4
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- Evidence paper - Short Term Accommodation Association, item 4
PDF 204 KB
- Evidence paper - British Holiday & Home Parks Association, item 4
PDF 175 KB
Minutes:
4.1 The Committee heard evidence from Glenn Evans (North Wales Tourism), Charlie Reith (Short Term Accommodation Association), and Katherine Squires (British Holiday and Home Park Association).
Meeting: 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 3)
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- Transcript for 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
3 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 5
David Chapman, Executive Director, UKHospitality Cymru
Rowland Rees-Evans, Chair, Wales Tourism Alliance
Dr Llŷr ap Gareth, Head of Policy, FSB Wales (Federation of Small Businesses)
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
3.1 The Committee heard evidence from David Chapman (UKHospitality Cymru), Rowland Rees-Evans (Wales Tourism Alliance), and Dr Llŷr ap Gareth (FSB Wales (Federation of Small Businesses)).
Meeting: 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 2)
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- Transcript for 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
2 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 4
Councillor Huw Thomas, Leader of Cardiff Council, and Spokesperson for Economy and Energy, Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)
Heidi Neil, Directors of Public Protection Wales’s Licensing Lead, Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)
Bethan Jones, Operational Manager, Rent Smart Wales and Chair of Environmental Health Wales’s Housing Expert Panel, Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
2.1 The Committee heard evidence from the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), represented on the panel by Councillor Huw Thomas (Leader of Cardiff Council, and Spokesperson for Economy and Energy), Heidi Neil (Directors of Public Protection Wales’s Licensing Lead), and Bethan Jones (Operational Manager, Rent Smart Wales and Chair of Environmental Health Wales’s Housing Expert Panel).
Meeting: 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 5)
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- Transcript for 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
5 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Invitation to provide written evidence
Supporting documents:
- Letter from the Chair to National Residential Landlords Association - 4 November 2025, item 5
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- Response from the National Residential Landlords Association - 4 November 2025, item 5
PDF 112 KB
Meeting: 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 5)
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- Transcript for 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
5 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: follow-up to evidence session - 5 November 2025
Supporting documents:
- Letter from the Chair to Scottish Tourism Alliance and Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers - 5 November 2025, item 5
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- Evidence paper - Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers and the Scottish Tourism Alliance - 6 November, item 5
PDF 290 KB
Meeting: 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 5)
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- Transcript for 13/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
5 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Statement of policy intent
Supporting documents:
Meeting: 10/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 2)
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- Transcript for 10/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
2 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session with the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill, as introduced
Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Rebecca Hawkins, Legislative Policy Adviser, Licensing of
Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government
Robbie Thomas, Head of Licensing of Visitor Accommodation,
Welsh Government
Dylan Hughes, First Legislative Counsel, Welsh Government
Emma Anderson, Lawyer, Welsh Government
Supporting documents:
- Restricted enclosure 246 , View reasons restricted (2/1)
- LJC(6)-31-25 - Paper 2 - Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language to the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee, 5 November 2025, item 2
PDF 409 KB
Minutes:
The Committee received evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language.
Meeting: 10/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 4)
- Webcast for 10/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
- Transcript for 10/11/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence
Minutes:
The Committee considered the evidence received.
Meeting: 05/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 4)
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- Transcript for 05/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 3
Marc Crothall MBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Tourism
Alliance
Fiona Campbell, Chief Executive, Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers
Minutes:
4.1 The Committee
heard evidence from Marc Crothall MBE (Chief Executive, Scottish Tourism
Alliance) and
Fiona Campbell (Chief Executive, Association of Scotland's
Self-Caterers).
Meeting: 05/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 3)
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- Transcript for 05/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
3 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 2
Rebecca Godfrey, Interim CEO, Welsh Revenue Authority
Anthony Pritchard, Chief Digital Officer, Welsh Revenue
Authority
Joseph Dooher, Head of Visitor Levy and National Registration Delivery, Welsh Revenue Authority
Supporting documents:
- Welsh Revenue Authority background briefing
Minutes:
3.1 The Committee heard evidence from the Welsh Revenue Authority, represented by Rebecca Godfrey (Interim CEO), Anthony Pritchard (Chief Digital Officer), and Joseph Dooher (Head of Visitor Levy and National Registration Delivery).
Meeting: 05/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 7)
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- Transcript for 05/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Consideration of evidence
Minutes:
7.1 The Committee
discussed the evidence heard during items 2,3 and 4.
7.2 The Committee agreed to write to Marc Crothall MBE (Chief Executive, Scottish Tourism Alliance) and Fiona Campbell (Chief Executive, Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers) to seek further information regarding evidence which arose during item 4.
Meeting: 05/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 2)
- Webcast for 05/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
- Transcript for 05/11/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
2 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 1
Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Welsh Government
Helen John, Deputy Director, Licensing of Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government
Robbie Thomas, Head of Licensing of Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government
Dylan Hughes, Legislative Counsel, Welsh Government
Hannah Starkey, Lawyer, Welsh Government
Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill, as introduced
Supporting documents:
- Research brief
- Bill summary
Minutes:
2.1 The Committee heard evidence from Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language (Welsh Government), supported by four officials.
Meeting: 22/10/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 3)
3 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Approach to scrutiny
Supporting documents:
- Approach to scrutiny paper
Minutes:
3.1 The Committee considered and agreed their approach to scrutiny of the Bill’s general principles, whilst acknowledging the limitations caused by the short timetable for Stage 1 scrutiny of the Bill.
Meeting: 22/10/2025 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee (Item 2)
2 Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill: Technical briefing
Helen John, Deputy Director, Licensing of Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government
Robbie Thomas, Head of Licensing of Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government
Rebecca Hawkins, Legislative Policy Adviser, Licensing of Visitor Accommodation, Welsh Government
Jon Roche, Bill Manager, Welsh Government
Hannah Starkey, Lawyer, Welsh Government
Kate Lewandowska Legislative Counsel, Welsh Government
Supporting documents:
- Letter from Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language - 10 October 2025
Minutes:
2.1 The Committee received a briefing from Welsh Government officials on the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill, and had an opportunity to ask technical questions regarding the content of the Bill.
Meeting: 13/10/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee (Item 6)
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- Transcript for 13/10/2025 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
6 Written Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language: Draft of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Supporting documents:
Minutes:
The Committee noted the Written Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language.