Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:20 pm on 25 April 2018.
Diolch, Deputy Presiding Officer. Can I say to Dai Lloyd that he won't be surprised that the Welsh Conservatives won't be supporting Plaid's motion today? I have to say it is curious for Plaid to call on the UK Government to hold a public consultation on an issue that has already been agreed and decided in consultation with the Welsh Government. What I can also say is that I find it strange for Plaid to suggest that it's reasonable for us in this Assembly to tell the UK Government and Parliament what they should be doing on an issue that rests with them. If the situation were reversed and Parliament were to tell this Assembly what to do on an issue within our responsibility, Members opposite would soon have something to say about that issue.
Turning to the point of the renaming of the bridge, unlike John Griffiths I am a proud monarchist. But even if I wasn't, I believe not only does the name 'Prince of Wales bridge' mark the lifelong contribution that he has made to Wales and its society, but perhaps more importantly, this decision recognises the role of the second Severn crossing as one of the most iconic landmarks in Wales, a symbol of Wales's strong economic contribution—