Thank you, Llywydd. Llywydd, thank you for the opportunity to update Members on the actions being taken by Welsh Government, landlords, and fire and rescue services in Wales, in the light of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. I am committed to keeping Members updated on our actions, and I’m sure Members will agree that this is not a party political issue, but one of concern to us all, and of course, in many cases, our constituents. Accordingly, I briefed opposition spokespeople this morning, and will provide regular updates to Members as the situation evolves.

Llywydd, our immediate priority, both for the Welsh Government and social landlords, was to ensure that the particular Reynobond cladding implicated in Grenfell Tower was not fitted to Welsh high-rise tower blocks. I reported last week that no cladding of this type was found. Our focus moved to the aluminium composite material, ACM, in general, and this has been identified in seven blocks. This cladding has been tested. Clearly, the situation demands close co-operation by a range of agencies and services. Resident safety and peace of mind is the very highest priority for all organisations involved with this issue, and I am pleased to say that we’re working together effectively. Along with others, the Welsh Government is absolutely committed to taking a measured and proportionate response that recognises the importance of tenants’ safety and peace of mind.