It’s absolutely right that local authorities should look at un-bundling contracts; that was one of the problems years ago where local companies could not bid. We saw it in the health service where there was a combination of trying to get in big suppliers and, at that time, Welsh suppliers weren’t in a position to supply the health service; they were unable to. That was resolved. Far from being clumsy in terms of the situation on the EU, I think we’re absolutely clear—I’m not entirely sure where his party are on this, but I’ve been as clear as I can be, and I’m sure these views will be developed between the parties over the next few weeks and months.

The procurement policy statement does provide clear direction to the Welsh public sector. If that’s applied effectively then, of course, we can see a positive impact for our economy and our communities. We’re seeing that since the SQuID process began. We are, of course, committed to helping smaller and third sector firms as well to access the public procurement access in Wales, and a joint bidding guide is helping smaller and micro businesses to form consortia to help to bid for those contracts where otherwise they wouldn’t be in a position to bid successfully for them because of their size and because of the nature of the supply needed as part of that contract.