Thank you very much, Deputy Presiding Officer. I would like to thank Bethan Sayed for bringing forward this short debate today. Being sworn in as an Assembly Member is one of the most important moments in our political careers. We can remember the times. I think there are nine of us who've actually been through this; three—four, five—in the Chamber today. Four of us who've been in this—no, five—. Anyway, we're here because it means a lot to us and to respect the fact that you've brought this forward. Interestingly, you're bringing it forward at a time when, next week, we'll be celebrating, marking, 20 years of devolution.

But it is an important time, in terms of being sworn in. It does mark that transition from being a politician to an Assembly Member, or continuing on, or succeeding others, and also continuing as an Assembly Member, serving our constituencies and the people of Wales, both here in the Senedd and at home. So, you have raised a number of very interesting, important issues, Bethan, in this short debate about the oath.

Responding to how Members take the oath, and the form of words they use, is not a matter for the Welsh Government, but I was pleased that the Llywydd did respond to the short debate as well this evening, laying out the current position regarding the procedural and legal issues concerning the topic of this debate. Diolch yn fawr.