David Melding: Thank you, Commissioner. These are questions, not conversations, I remind Members. Question 3 will be answered by the Llywydd. Alun Davies.
David Melding: Diolch yn fawr, Llywydd. Commissioner, can I put on record my own thanks—and I'm sure I speak for all Members of this Senedd—for the outstanding support we get from the Commission staff, and, of course, we realise that much of that support is coming via our own Zooming and contacts. But the level of professionalism that's been maintained is really quite extraordinary. But we obviously see...
David Melding: Minister, we know that social distancing is our best defence in stopping transmission. Hygiene practice is also very important, but social distancing is really crucial. I think that we should be grateful to the professionalism of our teaching staff and the whole staff in complimenting schools, because we have not had the sort of transmission events that we've seen in higher education. Now, I...
David Melding: 3. What steps are being taken to ensure that schools are adhering to social distancing guidelines? OQ55742
David Melding: 6. What measures are in place to support Commission staff working from home during the pandemic? OQ55741
David Melding: Thank you, Minister. The proposal is to agree the motion. Does any Member object? [Objection.] I do see a Member objecting, so I defer voting on this item until voting time.
David Melding: In accordance with Standing Order 34.14D, there will be a break of at least five minutes before voting time commences. IT support will be on hand to help with any issues during this time.
David Melding: And the Minister to reply to the debate. Can we unmute the Minister, please? There we are. Minister.
David Melding: Before I call Siân Gwenllian, I do apologise, I should have informed Members that the amendment had not been selected in accordance with Standing Order 12.23. Siân Gwenllian.
David Melding: Thank you very much, Minister, and thank you for your kind words about me, which were nice to hear from the chair, though I can't participate in this debate today, otherwise I certainly would have and reciprocated my good wishes. Can I just say that I have only two speakers for the debate, so if anyone does try to catch my eye, you might be lucky? Laura Anne Jones.
David Melding: I don't have any speakers. So, the proposal is to suspend Standing Orders. Does any Member object? No Member objects.
David Melding: So, the Standing Orders will be suspended to enable the debate, which will take place after a short break to allow a changeover in the Chamber.
David Melding: The proposal is to agree the motion. Does any Member object? Did we get—? [Objection.] Yes, I have seen an objection. So, I will defer voting under this item until voting time.
David Melding: There's now a motion to suspend Standing Orders, and I call on the Minister for Finance and Trefnydd to move the motion—Rebecca Evans.
David Melding: Thank you. I do remind Members who Zoom in that you must have your video on if you want to ensure that you'll be called; you can't just presume on the kindness of the Chair, though it will be exercised, no doubt, when appropriate. I call on the Minister to reply.
David Melding: Therefore, you may speak. I call John Griffiths.
David Melding: Before I call John Griffiths, can he just assure me that he's been present for the duration of this debate, if he wants to be called? Because your video was not on.
David Melding: I call the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee, Mick Antoniw.
David Melding: Thank you, First Minister. The proposal is to agree the motion. Does any Member object? I see no Member objecting. The motion is therefore agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.
David Melding: Item 10 is the Smoke-free Premises and Vehicles (Wales) Regulations 2020. I call on the Minister for Mental Health, Well-Being and Welsh Language to move the motion—Eluned Morgan.