Autism sits in two portfolios. In terms of provision, that sits within health and well-being. In terms of education provision, that would sit within education itself. I hear what she says: one of the issues that we have examined is whether the ALN Bill could be adapted to include provision for autism—I see no reason why that cannot be done—rather than there being a separate Bill and that taking more time. We are open to discussions on that, I have to say. So, in terms of provision, she is right to say that it overlaps a number of areas: adults and children, education, and health and well-being. But, as ever, I expect Ministers to work together to be able to deliver a cohesive service for those who are either carers of those with autism or those who are living with autism in order to take us forward.

With the ALN Bill, if there is a significant element of dealing with autism within that Bill, then that would sit within the portfolio of Alun Davies, or within his responsibilities. But let’s see how that develops in terms of whether it’s possible to include provision for autism within a Bill that, at its genesis, was a Bill about additional learning needs. There may be a way, of course, to deal with both issues and then, of course, avoid the need for a separate Bill that might take more time.