Item 5 on the agenda is the 90-second statements. The first of this week is from Joyce Watson.

Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. My office received a call on Monday from a man—a father who is desperately worried about his daughter. She fled an abusive relationship a few years ago, but her ex-partner is still harassing her. There are children involved and also housing issues. He got in touch with me after reading my newspaper column about a White Ribbon event that I'm organising in Machynlleth this Saturday. It is a depressingly common story. We've all dealt with cases as Assembly Members, but each one is uniquely heartbreaking for the families involved. For 163 women in the UK last year the story ended in death. Seven women in Wales paid the ultimate price—in Cimla, Laugharne, Mumbles, Knighton, Bedlinog, Holywell and Tonypandy.

On 25 November, the White Ribbon campaign asks people to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women. Whether it's speaking to a loved one, support worker, or helpline or anybody else, ending abuse starts with a conversation. So, this White Ribbon Day, I urge everyone to speak up for the women who have lost their lives and the women who are everyday fighting to live their lives.

Thank you. John Griffiths.

Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. ColegauCymru recently celebrated 10 years in their current building, and, to mark the occasion, a seminar event was held, and discussions were had on the past, present and future of skills in Wales.

The value of education and training must not be underestimated. In 2017, there were just over 350,000 16 to 25-year-olds in Wales, and 50 per cent of these were in full-time or part-time education or training. Further education colleges are providing academic and vocational education to many of them. But, in 2017-18, the majority of FE learners were in fact over 25, and an increase in apprenticeships within this age range has contributed to changing that age profile of learners. And, of course, in general, colleges work very closely with local employers to understand their current and future skills needs. A report commissioned by ColegauCymru showed the economic impact of further education colleges on the local business community in Wales at £4 billion each year. And ColegauCymru have supported colleges and schools across the FE sector in their search for innovative solutions and delivering services more efficiently at this time of great change and challenge. I look forward to continuing to work alongside ColegauCymru in the cross-party group on FE and future skills here in the Assembly, to continue to ensure that Wales remains a country of lifelong learning and second-chance education.

I today want to talk about the pledge made by the Guides in Amlwch to protect the planet, and they ask us to help them. As part of their Future Girls campaign, Girlguiding asked thousands of girls what was important to them. And it was no surprise that the environment in terms of preventing climate change and safeguarding biodiversity was a clear priority. And they want to take action immediately. They contacted me to share their plastic pledges.

On these non-plastic bottle cut-outs, members of the First Amlwch Guides have each written to me to share their plastic promises. They include pledges to use metal or paper straws, to reuse plastic bottles, and to hold on to plastic until they find a recycling bin. Others will be buying food in non-plastic containers, ditching cling film, or, and I quote, 'Telling my mum not to buy plastic bags.' They're asking us as AMs to join them in being planet protectors, by making plastic promises of our own.

Today, I'll be sharing my promises on social media. I'll pledge to always try to recycle well and to continue to support campaigners for a deposit-return scheme—something the Girl Guides agree is a very good idea. And I and the Amlwch Guides invite all of you to make your own plastic promises by using the hashtags #PlasticPromise or #AddewidPlastig.

By working together, we can make a real difference. And let’s take a lead from our young people, because it’s their future.

Thank you very much.