Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:56 pm on 10 October 2018.
Well, I'd agree entirely, and the Chepstow bypass is potentially a great example of how, by working closely together and aligning priorities on both sides of the border, we can deliver for the people that we all want to see have improved life chances. And there's another example closer to my home with the work that I've been doing with counterparts just across the border, with Owen Paterson and with Shropshire Council and Highways England, looking at how we can improve traffic flow along the A5 by utilising our investment on the Welsh side, and hoping and encouraging Highways England to invest similarly on the English side. But, as I say, I am a firm believer in cross-border collaboration, working with our partners not just in England but also, of course, in Scotland and in Ireland and beyond. I firmly believe, Deputy Presiding Officer, that we can never allow the politics of hate that drives nationalism to stifle partnership or collaboration or solidarity or, indeed, our very prosperity.
And in terms of the year-long M4—.[Interruption.] In terms of the year-long M4 public inquiry, well, that is now concluded. I don't think I've ever had so many cheers from opposition benches. [Laughter.] That's very kind of you.
The public inquiry has now concluded and the inspector's report has, of course, been received by officials carrying out the necessary due diligence. I've not yet seen the report. Whilst officials are conducting that due diligence, I will not be seeing that report. But, upon receiving their advice, the orders decision—effectively the planning decision—can be made, and that decision and the inspector's report will then be made available to all Members in this Chamber.