Armed Forces Act 2021
Motion or resolution considered by Powys County Council
This motion was heard on 03/03/2022. It was proposed by Matthew Dorrance and seconded by David Meredith .
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Motion as voted upon
This Council:
Stands firmly behind our UK Armed Forces and fully supports the aims of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Welcomes the new Armed Forces Act but sees the legislation as a missed opportunity to improve the lives of veterans in Powys.
Notes with disappointment that the Act, which makes Powys County Council and local public bodies legally bound to have “due regard†to the Covenant when providing support to Forces communities, exempts central government from any such duty, creating a two-tier Covenant for veterans.
Notes with further disappointment that Conservative MPs voted down Labour-led proposals, backed by the Royal British Legion and ex-Service chiefs, to enshrine the Covenant fully into law and improve Armed Forces accommodation, employment support and pensions and to end the scandal of visa fees for Commonwealth and Gurkha personnel.
Resolves to continue campaigning with Forces charities to get the UK Government to strengthen the Covenant and improve vital services to veterans.
Result: Passed
Vote Type: normal
Voting Summary
Below is a summary of the votes for, against, abstain or did not vote for the motion. Councillors are displayed by their party colours - please hover over the block to view the councillor.
For: 44
Against: 0
Abstain: 1
Did Not Vote: 28
Voting Record
Below is the individual voting record for all councillors on this motion/resolution.
| Name | Group | Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Alexander, Myfanwy Banwy |
Independent Group | For |
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Barnes, Mark Newtown Llanllwchaiarn West |
Non-Aligned | Did not vote |
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Baynham, Beverley Presteigne |
Powys Independents | For |
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Berriman, Jake Llandrindod North |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Breeze, Graham Welshpool Llanerchyddol |
Powys Independents | Did not vote |
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Charlton, Jackie Llangattock and Llangynidr |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Corfield, Linda Forden |
Independent Group | For |
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Curry, Kelvyn Rhayader |
Welsh Liberal Democrats | For |
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Davies, Aled Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Davies, Bryn Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn |
Plaid Cymru Group | Did not vote |
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Davies, Dai Berriew |
Independent Group | Abstained |
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Davies, Phyl Blaen Hafren |
Welsh Conservatives | Did not vote |
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Davies, Sandra Cwm-twrch |
Welsh Labour Group | Did not vote |
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Dorrance, Matthew Brecon West |
Welsh Labour Group | For |
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Durrant, Emily Llangors |
Plaid Cymru | Did not vote |
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Evans, David Nantmel |
Independent Group | For |
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Evans, James Gwernyfed |
Welsh Conservatives | Did not vote |
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Fitzpatrick, Liam Talybont-on-Usk |
New Powys Group | Did not vote |
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George, Les Caersws |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Gibson-Watt, James Glasbury |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Harris, Rosemarie Llangynidr |
Independent Group | Did not vote |
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Hayes, Stephen Montgomery |
Independent Group | For |
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Hulme, Heulwen Rhiwcynon |
Resigned | For |
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Jenner, Amanda Trelystan and Trewern |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Did not vote |
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Jones-Poston, Diane Llanbrynmair |
Welsh Conservatives | For |
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Jones, Arwel Llandysilio |
Powys Independents | For |
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Jones, David Guilsfield |
Independent Group | For |
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Jones, E. Michael Old Radnor |
Independent Group | For |
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Jones, Emyr Llanfihangel |
Independent Group | For |
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For | ||
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Jones, Joy Newtown East |
Powys Independents | Did not vote |
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Jones, Michael J Churchstoke |
Independent Group | For |
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Jump, Francesca Welshpool Gungrog |
Welsh Liberal Democrats | Did not vote |
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Laurie-Parry, Karen Bronllys |
New Powys Group | For |
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Lewis, Hywel Llangunllo |
Independent Group | For |
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Lewis, Karl Llandinam with Dolfor |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Lewis, Peter Llanfyllin |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Mackenzie, Maureen Llanelwedd |
Welsh Liberal Democrats | For |
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McIntosh, Iain Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Did not vote |
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McNicholas, Susan Ynyscedwyn |
Welsh Labour Group | For |
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Meredith, David Brecon West |
Welsh Labour Group | For |
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Did not vote | ||
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Morgan, Gareth Llanidloes |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Morris, John Crickhowell |
Welsh Liberal Democrats | For |
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Powell, Rachel Beguildy |
Independent Group | For |
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Powell, William Talgarth |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Price, David Llanafanfawr |
Independent Group | Did not vote |
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Pritchard, Phil Welshpool Castle |
Independent Group | For |
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Pugh, Gareth Dolforwyn |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Did not vote |
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Pugh, Jeremy Builth |
Powys Independents | Did not vote |
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Ratcliffe, Gareth Hay |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Rijnenberg, Liz Brecon East |
Welsh Labour Group | For |
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Roberts-Jones, Kath Kerry |
Independent Group | Did not vote |
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Roberts, Lucy Llandrinio |
Welsh Conservatives Group | Did not vote |
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Roberts, Pete Llandrindod South |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Roderick, Edwin Maescar and Llywel |
Powys Independents | For |
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Rowlands, Daniel Newtown Llanllwchaiarn North |
Welsh Conservatives | Did not vote |
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Selby, David Newtown Central and South |
Welsh Liberal Democrat Group | For |
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Silk, Kathryn Bwlch |
Welsh Liberal Democrats | For |
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Skilton, Les Newtown South |
Action for Powys Group | Did not vote |
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Thomas, David Tawe Uchaf |
Welsh Labour Group | For |
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Thomas, Gwynfor Llansantffraid |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Van-Rees, Tim Llanwrtyd Wells |
Independent Group | Did not vote |
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Vaughan, Elwyn Glantwymyn |
Plaid Cymru Group | Did not vote |
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Weale, Martin Llanbadarn Fawr |
Action for Powys Group | Did not vote |
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Wilkinson, Jonathan Llangyniew and Meifod |
Welsh Conservatives Group | For |
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Williams, Ange Knighton with Beguildy |
Powys Independents | For |
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Williams, Gwilym Disserth and Trecoed |
Action for Powys Group | Did not vote |
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Williams, Huw Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais |
Welsh Labour Group | For |
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Williams, Jon Llandrindod East/Llandrindod West |
Non-Aligned | Did not vote |
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Williams, Michael Machynlleth |
Died | Did not vote |
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Williams, Roger Felin-Fach |
Welsh Liberal Democrats | For |
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Williams, Sarah Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais |
Welsh Labour Group | Did not vote |
Source: Voting Record