I have to reiterate, we as a group support much of what is contained in this statement and welcome this debate and the opportunity it gives to add, cross-party, to this vitally important discussion. But it has to be said, the Government's statement is rather short on detail. I want to concentrate on the economic elements of this statement and the different approach taken by this Government to that of the UK Government. 

Whilst I understand the Welsh Government's desire for caution, one has to ask the question: could most of its concerns be alleviated if we work closely with employers to ensure that any employees returning to work will do so in as safe an environment as possible? The UK Government is now encouraging some workers in England to return to work, but it must be understood that the underlying law has not changed as far as work is concerned. This law, the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020, came into effect on 26 March. This made it an offence for a person to leave their house to go to work, unless that work cannot reasonably be done from home. This rule has not changed.

The administration of public health is, of course, devolved to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so this has allowed the Governments in the three nations to retain their own lockdown rules, and they have said that they are not yet following the UK Government's approach of encouraging more workers to go to work. However, there seems to be some indication of when Welsh Government will allow some form of return to work—or there needs to be some indication on returning to work for those who are unable to work from home, particularly the self-employed. And there must be a clear set of rules that will govern them when they do return. 

There is some confusion about the rules that apply to businesses in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. As public health is devolved, businesses in these nations will need to operate in accordance with the relevant devolved lockdown regulations. Meanwhile, health and safety law is not devolved to Scotland and Wales. Ultimately, employers must undertake their own risk assessments that take account of all available guidance, which will include the UK Government's 'Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)' guidance and the public health guidance issued by the devolved administrations. Given these complications, it is essential that the Government gives some sort of indication of how lockdown restrictions will be lifted in order to give the business community the opportunity to conform to all of these—sometimes disparate—rules. Thank you, Llywydd.