Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:03 pm on 22 June 2016.
All of these remain important ingredients in securing effective local government for the future. As far as the map is concerned, I have been clear in my discussions with local authorities and others that my intention is to spend these early weeks talking, listening and learning. My aim will be to seek a consensus, if that is at all possible, on a way forward. It is my strong preference for that consensus to include other political parties in this Assembly where common ground can be found. I was very grateful to meet the Member for Arfon last week and for a first and early discussion of these issues. [Interruption.] Yes, of course.