Can I thank Llyr for the opportunity of making a short contribution on this very important issue? I'm grateful to him for making reference in his speech to the work of the Gwent missing children's hub, which covers the Rhymney side of my constituency. I hope that my contribution can highlight, just in a little more detail, some of the useful work taking place there. I'd certainly urge Members from other parts of Wales who are taking a keen interest in this matter to visit the Gwent project, because it operates pretty much in line with the way that Llyr has set out as being necessary to reduce the risk. It brings together a range of partners in one hub that gives the clear benefit of the close working relationships that can act quickly and, most vitally, act together when reports of missing children are received.

As Llyr has already said, missing children reports are often received by the police as the initial emergency call, but experience shows that other partners may well be involved in the case of a missing child. Partners find that, by pooling their knowledge and expertise, then solutions can be found. The hub has also allowed more work to develop in response to child sexual exploitation and trafficking. Importantly, the hub allows for follow-up and support work to young people and their families, where appropriate. There was an evaluation report on the project just last year, which pointed to the—