Part of 2. Questions to the Leader of the House and Chief Whip – in the Senedd at 2:29 pm on 20 June 2018.
Thank you. Yesterday, we had a statement from you on Wales as a nation of sanctuary for refugees and asylum seekers, and I responded to the debate expressing Plaid Cymru’s support for that ambition. I also highlighted one of the major challenges, namely the prejudice that exists towards refugees and asylum seekers, and the misinformation that is distributed. I called for a constructive debate in order to create cultural change. If you look at my Twitter account, you will see that there are responses that are highly prejudicial that appeared as a result of my speech yesterday, and, unfortunately, this does prove why we need to challenge that prejudice at all possible opportunities. My party will continue to make the case for the creation of a nation of sanctuary. Will you commit today to give specific attention to the action that needs to happen in order to deal with this clear prejudice that exists?