Part of 1. 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children – in the Senedd at 1:57 pm on 16 November 2016.
I’m grateful to the Member for Delyn for asking me that important question. It’s great to welcome Ysgol Merllyn and the prime minister, Tony, with his historic name, to the Chamber, too. The Member raises a very important point. Indeed, the statutory guidance, ‘Wales—a Play Friendly Country’ sets out what is required by local authorities in fulfilling their role—the youth clubs and school councils. The guidance also encourages local authorities to have a play champion to raise the profile of play with young people. I urge all authorities to engage with young people in terms of what the requirements are that they see for their communities and the needs that are required within them, and I wish the school a safe journey back to your constituency.