Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:52 pm on 29 April 2020.
Thank you, Llywydd. I formally move the two sets of regulations before us today. I do want to address at the outset a brief drafting issue with the motions because, Llywydd, shortly before this debate it was brought to my attention that the motions before us contain an error. The motions refer to draft regulations, but these regulations have quite clearly already been made, and it is the Senedd's approval for them to remain in place that is being sought. I'd like to reassure Members that this does not alter the content of the regulations, nor does it alter the intent of the motion that the Senedd's being asked to approve today. The Government will of course ensure that future motions for made affirmative instruments are corrected.
I would like to listen to the debate from Members, as the powers within the regulations have been debated and I think are well understood. I'll be happy to address Members about the content of these, or about the future continuance and the proportionate use of them, having listened to what Members have to say today.