Diolch, Llywydd. I move the motion. 

I am pleased to open the debate seeking to agree the general principles of the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Bill. The Bill will ensure that tenants will be able to search for a home in the private rented sector with the confidence that they will not be hit by upfront fees. This should make the sector more stable, more reliable and more attractive, and reduce barriers for those wishing to enter the sector or move around within it.

I'd like to start by thanking the three committees involved in the scrutiny of this Bill for their time and hard work. I would also like to thank the stakeholders who provided written and oral evidence. I very much value the evidence the committees took during Stage 1 and the amount of work they put into their reports and their recommendations.