Before I turn to the substance of the report and the three issues in it, namely the proposal for the future immigration system, the settlement scheme for EU citizens and the arguments over differences in migration methods between areas of the UK after Brexit, may I take this opportunity to speak directly with those citizens from other parts of Europe who have chosen to settle here in Wales, to lay down roots and to enrich our communities? I’d like to assure you that we do appreciate your contribution to Wales and there will always be a welcome for you here.

Turning first to the immigration system in future, it continues to be unclear what the system will be and how it will be operated. Apart from the end of freedom of movement and regaining control of our borders, there were no details available for over two years before the publication of the White Paper in December 2018. After the election of Boris Johnson, we’re not even clear whether that reflects the point of view of the current Government.

Despite that, we continue to understand that the intention is for the new migration system to be in effect from 1 January 2021, less than a year away. But let us be entirely clear: the immigration policy for the UK will have a deep impact on communities and the economy of Wales. As opposed to the confusion within the UK Government, we have explained our priorities for immigration policy very clearly. In 'Brexit and Fair Movement of People', we proposed that freedom of movement should be maintained, but to connect it closely with employment, and we do still believe that.