Improving Digital Inclusion

Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for Housing and Local Government – in the Senedd at 3:00 pm on 27 March 2019.

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Photo of Jack Sargeant Jack Sargeant Labour 3:00, 27 March 2019

Thank you, Minister, for that answer. I'm sure you will agree with me that access to digital connectivity is a great way of ensuring that people across the country can access various social media platforms, including a range of online apps. Would the Minister agree with me that the roll-out is also important in ensuring that people can access online mental health services? We know the importance of developments in online services for those who aren't able to speak out face to face or over the phone, for example. There's been some great work in this area done by students from Coleg Cambria as part of their Welsh baccalaureate. They created an app for the charity Mind—the great charity called Mind—that will benefit individuals with mental health issues, such as myself. Do you agree with that?