Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:42 pm on 11 December 2018.
Leader of the house, may I ask for a statement from the Welsh Government on the decision of Newport City Council to withdraw its funding for Gwent sensory and communication? This is a service for children who have vision, hearing and communication problems, which is currently funded by five councils in south-east Wales. The decision of Newport City Council to withdraw its funding has caused considerable concern among the parents and the guardians of children who benefit from these services and could undermine the whole operation. Could we have a statement on what action the Welsh Government intends to take to protect services for these wonderful children in south-east Wales, please?