6. Urgent Question: Historical Sexual Abuse within Football in North Wales

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:13 pm on 30 November 2016.

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Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour 3:13, 30 November 2016

Thank you for your question. My officials are in contact with the Football Association of Wales and football in the community trusts to ensure action can be taken as and when required. Whilst policing is a non-devolved matter, the Welsh Government is determined to learn lessons and prevent a further repeat of any child sexual abuse, and we applaud the courage of players who’ve come forward to expose the harrowing acts committed against them and acknowledge how difficult this was for them and their families. The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 will help ensure that local safeguarding partners are supported by more robust leadership and a stronger, more effective framework for multi-agency co-operation in this space.