David Melding: First Minister, many areas in the former south Wales coalfield, like the Rhondda, have had a very high level of infection and the population there will be sick for some time to come with long COVID and other related problems afterwards. I'm particularly concerned about how this is going to be managed. What health services and clinics will be available for people, especially if it reduces...
David Melding: I think this is a very important report. Our creative industries are a growth area for us and an area where we have a track record of excellence going back at least to the 1980s, when S4C was established. And it's something that we were on the verge of taking to another level as well, and focusing it was one of our key growth areas to bring greater prosperity to our economy. So, there's no...
David Melding: Do you agree with me that it is essential for the export of magnificent Welsh lamb that we have a secure market, that we know as soon as possible that that market is there and, as you have said, is mostly in the European Union? And do you fear, as I do, that if we don't get lamb up front and centre of a deal, then less efficient markets in Italy, France and Spain will be serious competitors?...
David Melding: 4. What arrangements are in place to support Welsh farmers through the European transition process? OQ55828
David Melding: Minister, I would say this is a key area, not just for the transition process itself, which has often caused difficulties and gaps, but there are several serious mental health conditions that tend to first present in late adolescence and early adulthood, and therefore the management of these conditions, especially when they first appear, is very key to a patient's long-term recovery. I think...
David Melding: Minister, the over-50s are the most at-risk group, and the importance of exercise for this group in general health and preserving high levels of mobility, which often decline with age, is really important for your immune system and for your ability to get vitamin D. However, there are many people, I think, who are quite afraid about going out sometimes, and when we are having this message of...
David Melding: Thank you very much, Minister, and that concludes today's proceedings.
David Melding: The Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs to reply to the debate—Lesley Griffiths.
David Melding: Thank you. The proposal is to agree the motion without amendment. Does any Member object? [Objection.] There are Members objecting, so I will defer voting until voting time.
David Melding: There will now be a break of at least five minutes to prepare for voting time, and IT support will be available.
David Melding: Thank you. Helen Mary Jones to reply to the debate.
David Melding: Yes.
David Melding: I call on the Minister for Education, Kirsty Williams.
David Melding: Okay, thank you, David. I was hoping you were coming to a natural conclusion, but I'm not so sure now, but you are over six minutes. Mandy Jones—
David Melding: No—
David Melding: Can the operator please mute David Rees now? Mandy Jones.
David Melding: Dai—. No, no—
David Melding: You're well over six minutes. Dai Lloyd.
David Melding: Amendment 10, tabled in the name of Siân Gwenllian, was not selected, in accordance with Standing Order 12.23. Delyth Jewell.
David Melding: Nine amendments have been selected to the motion. And I call on Suzy Davies to move amendments 1 to 9, tabled in the name of Darren Millar.
