Leader of the house, can I ask for two statements? First of all, earlier, in First Minister’s questions, Gareth Bennet asked the First Minister for an update on the south Wales metro. Could I reiterate those calls for an update on that, particularly with regard to the next phase? As you know from my concerns during the last Assembly, the town of Monmouth has been on some metro maps and off others. There are now concerns about the effect of leaving the European Union on funding for the full network as proposed before. So, could we have an update on where we are with outlying areas being on that metro map, particularly with the proposals for a transport hub at the Celtic Manor, I believe? I think that would give a potential for outlying areas in my constituency and south-east Wales to be connected with a frequent service to the metro map.

Secondly, Andrew R.T. Davies mentioned business rates earlier. This continues to be an ongoing concern in my area. I attended a packed meeting last night in Usk where concerns were raised with me about the business rates situation. A representative from the Welsh Government civil service was there and provided some information, but I feel it would be very helpful if we did have a ministerial update on business rates and a statement that addresses the concerns of business rate relief. Many businesses do fear that, when it comes to next April, without additional relief—an equitable relief to that across the border—they are going to be forced out of business. So, I think an update or a statement on an equitable business rate relief scheme before the Christmas recess would be very, very helpful to my constituents and other Assembly Members.