Item 5 on the agenda this afternoon is the 90-second statements, and the first up this afternoon is David Rees.

Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Yesterday, 4 February, was World Cancer Day—the specific day when we are asked to reflect upon the impact cancer has on those diagnosed with any form of cancer and the support needed for them and their loved ones. It's also a day when we recognise the fantastic work of the medical teams, specialist nurses, community teams and the dedicated researchers in this field. We all know someone who has heard those feared words, 'It's cancer', and the initial heartache that diagnosis brings to the individuals and their families. We all know people who are currently fighting the battle against cancer. We all know people who have won their battle, but we also know people who have fought courageously with dignity and who are no longer with us. 

Improvements in early diagnosis, cutting-edge research, and the vital work done by cancer charities move us ever closer to reducing the number of people who fear those life-changing words—and they are life-changing words—helping people see it more as a chronic illness, and also the work being done by people to ensure that they are cancer-free. That is an ambition that those individual organisations have, so that all forms of cancer are treatable, allowing people to live lives where they manage their illness. To support that ambition, 4 February is a day that offers us all a chance to reflect upon our actions and to pledge to make a lasting impact upon that. Yesterday, and everyday, I pledge to champion the fight against cancer, because progress to create a world in which cancer is no longer dreaded or feared is possible. I know that all across this Chamber will join me in that pledge. 

Thank you. Rhun ap Iorwerth.

I want to speak today about Parkrun, the global society of running clubs that encourage people to run 5 km every Saturday morning. It's been going since 2004, and now hundreds of thousands of people run on a weekly basis, and groups of volunteers run parkruns in all parts of Wales. Llanddwyn and Llangefni are the two that are most local to me, and, according to the Parkrun website—I checked this morning—my own personal best is 26 minutes and 49 seconds. And I'm sure you'll be most impressed with that, given that I'm an old man. But did you know that a new world record for women in a parkrun was set in Cardiff just last Saturday? Athlete Charlotte Arter ran her 5 km in 15 minutes and 49 seconds, which is quite incredible.

But, of course, while PBs and racing against yourself and others is a major part of parkrun, it's the health and social elements that are most important. Parkrun and the Royal College of General Practitioners, for example, have come together to promote parkrun as an example of social prescribing. Since its launch 18 months ago, 15 per cent of GP surgeries in Wales have now registered as parkrun practices, but it would be good to see that increase further.

So, many congratulations to Charlotte, and, if you haven't participated in a parkrun before, then do so. You don't need to be striving for records—indeed, you can walk if you choose to do—but give it a go: register on-line and start your weekend with a real boost for your health and your physical and mental well-being.

Jack Sargeant.

This week is Apprenticeship Week—an opportunity to celebrate apprentices, celebrate employers and celebrate training providers. As a former apprentice myself, I know how important the apprenticeship system is for developing technical expertise and professional competence, and it is a key part to preparing the workforce of the future. As well as developing learners' technical skills, apprenticeships must also equip people with the employability and transferrable skills needed for working life and to manage career transitions in an ever-changing labour market.

Good apprenticeships provide balance of on-the-job experience with technical training. Deputy Llywydd, the apprentices of today are the leaders of tomorrow, and we must equip them with those skills. An apprentice, Michael Halliday, who served his time alongside me, is now the head of engineering at a significant employer in my own constituency. Michael oversees a large number of projects and manages a team of experienced engineers; a true success story of the Welsh apprenticeship system. 

So, Deputy Llywydd, let's celebrate Apprenticeship Week by saying 'Thank you' to all our apprentices, to all the employers, and to all our training providers, like Coleg Cambria, Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and so many others, who support apprenticeships throughout Wales and ensure that, in Wales, we do have the best apprentices and we do have the best apprenticeship system in the world. Diolch yn fawr. 

Thank you.