As I mentioned in the Chamber in November, the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children is considering this. The evidence from the ban in Scotland and details of the legislation proposed for England will inform the action we take.

We are working with local partners to support business growth, improve infrastructure, and create a more attractive economic environment across the region.

We support the introduction of minimum unit pricing as part of a package of measures aimed at reducing the impact of alcohol misuse on individuals, communities and our public services. We are actively considering the need to legislate on this matter.

I expect health boards in mid and west Wales to provide safe effective out-of-hours services in their area. This includes ensuring that all patients are dealt with within a clinically appropriate time.

Decisions on branch closures are matters for the banks, but we recognise the negative impact closures can have on communities. Whilst non-devolved, I welcome last week’s announcement that post offices will be able to provide services to fill some of the gaps left by bank branch closures.

The Welsh Government is committed to increasing regional collaboration between local authorities in a range of areas, including the Welsh language. The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government will outline our proposals in his statement later today.