Decision
Analysis
outcome: The proposal to amend Standing Order 17 was approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the proposal to amend Standing Order 17 regarding voting in a Committee of the Whole Senedd and responsibility for meeting access.
topline: The Plenary has decided to approve the proposal to amend Standing Order 17 in the Senedd.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves changes to the voting process and meeting access within the Senedd, which could impact how decisions are made and who has access to important meetings.
affected_stakeholders: ["Members of the Senedd", "Business Committee"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There is no mention of specific political parties in the decision.
URL: https://business.senedd.wales/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3024
Decision Maker: Plenary
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: NDM9032 Elin Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2: 1. Considers the report of the Business Committee, ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 17: voting in a Committee of the Whole Senedd and responsibility for meeting access’, laid in the Table Office on 29 October 2025. 2. Approves the proposal to amend Standing Order 17, as set out in Annex 2 of the Business Committee’s report.
Content: NDM9032 Elin Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2: 1. Considers the report of the Business Committee, ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 17: voting in a Committee of the Whole Senedd and responsibility for meeting access’, laid in the Table Office on 29 October 2025. 2. Approves the proposal to amend Standing Order 17, as set out in Annex 2 of the Business Committee’s report. The item started at 15.39 NDM9032 Elin Jones (Ceredigion) To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 33.2: 1. Considers the report of the Business Committee, ‘Amending Standing Orders: Standing Order 17: voting in a Committee of the Whole Senedd and responsibility for meeting access’, laid in the Table Office on 29 October 2025. 2. Approves the proposal to amend Standing Order 17, as set out in Annex 2 of the Business Committee’s report. The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
Date of Decision: November 5, 2025