[Inaudible.] It's very important that we appreciate the gravity of what we're discussing. We are talking here about some of the greatest decisions that the Assembly has faced in its history, in a way. The question facing us, in reality, is: are we convinced that we should support Welsh Government regulations that put that legal mechanism in place to enforce these unprecedented and far-reaching changes to the way of life that we have seen imposed over the past few weeks?

Now, the main regulations and the amending regulations are made under the affirmative procedure, but it's being done retrospectively, as the Minister mentioned in his opening remarks, and I think that reflects just how extraordinary the situation that we find ourselves in is. So, they are already in force, but the Government must secure the support of this Assembly within 28 days of the date of the making of the regulations, so that they can remain in law in Wales.

Restrictions of this kind on our freedom are not introduced lightly. We see further recognition within the regulations as to just how far-reaching they are, in terms of the requirement on Ministers to review the need for these restrictions placed by these regulations every 21 days—and I paraphrase the regulations there. That is most appropriate in order to secure public support for these steps and also to ensure that we make decisions that are based on the latest evidence, and the evidence does change; we are always learning.

Now, the next review date, as has been widely reported, will be a week tomorrow, 7 May. Now, we have seen just how great an impact these regulations and these restrictions have had, but there is a context to this, of course: the undoubtedly positive impact that these steps have had in terms of limiting the spread of coronavirus to date. We are just beginning the debate on what would need to be in place before we can even consider relaxing these restrictions in any way—the need that was discussed earlier in this session for robust plans in terms of community testing and so on, and planning infrastructure to ensure the move to the next phase.

And I will conclude these remarks by asking a question, and to ask for an assurance. Now, we haven't reached the peak in many areas, including here in Ynys Môn, and we must be wary of not moving too swiftly in relaxing these regulations. Of course, we would expect the Government to do what is right for all parts of Wales. So, as I say, while we do support this, I would be grateful if the Minister in his response could confirm that it would be entirely premature to see any relaxation of these regulations before the bank holiday weekend, which is a week next Friday. We will support the regulations, but we're not willing to let them go yet, for the benefit of everyone's health.