Group 1. Advice and information (Amendments 1, 4, 5, 28, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15)

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:31 pm on 21 November 2017.

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Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru 4:31, 21 November 2017

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May I also endorse the thanks expressed already to the Cabinet Secretary and certainly to the former Minister for the constructive way he and his officials have worked with many of us on this particular Bill? That was done, of course, with the support of committee officials and a broad range of stakeholders, who have certainly brought a great deal of support to us as Members and have enhanced the debate around this Bill as it makes its progress through this Assembly.

I am happy to support all the amendments in this group, and formally support amendments 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 14 and 15 for the reasons already outlined. Ensuring that the code is accessible and that any advice is objective and impartial and is available throughout a young person’s educational career, particularly at key stages, is entirely central to the integrity of this Bill and to the success of the legislation and, indeed, the broader package of reforms. Therefore, I would encourage Members to support all amendments.