The UK Government introduced the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Relief from Non-Domestic Rates) Bill on 4 July following an announcement in the Chancellor’s autumn statement 2016. The Bill contains provisions to introduce a five-year non-domestic rates relief scheme for new full-fibre infrastructure, and this is to incentivise the roll-out of new full-fibre broadband infrastructure and future 5G communications to homes and businesses. This will help to deliver our ‘Taking Wales Forward’ commitment to build a united and connected society by offering fast, reliable broadband to every property in Wales. The details of any relief scheme would need to be developed, costed and consulted upon. I believe these provisions fall within the legislative competence of the National Assembly for Wales. However, I’m content that these provisions should be made in the Bill for both England and Wales, so that Wales has fibre relief parity with England to support its investment and ensure that Wales is not perceived as a more expensive place to deploy new fibre. I therefore move the motion and request the Assembly agree this legislative consent motion.