Part of 6. 6. Debate on Stage 3 of the Public Health (Wales) Bill – in the Senedd at 4:16 pm on 9 May 2017.
We will be supporting this group of amendments from the Government. Amendment 22 in particular reflects the concerns that I raised, as we heard from the Minister, during the Committee Stage in relation to the level of ability that we think is required for the tattooing of an eyeball. We proposed that only those registered with the General Medical Council, possibly, should be allowed to undertake such proceedings. You will see in the next group of amendments that Caroline Jones has tabled those amendments that I tabled during the Committee Stage, and the Minister referred to those. My intention, quite simply, was to seek assurances that we could restrict this tattooing, which has a high risk level. At Committee Stage, and then in discussion with Government, I do believe that I have received those assurances that I was seeking. I’m grateful for that. I’m also extremely pleased that I was able to raise this issue, and that it has been discussed, but having succeeded in gaining those assurances, I am happy to support these Government amendments rather than those in group 6.