1. Statement by the First Minister: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:10 pm on 26 August 2020.

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Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour 2:10, 26 August 2020

First Minister, as you know, the failure of some supermarkets in Wales to observe social distancing regulations in Wales has been a source of continued concern to myself and my constituents. And while I appreciate the efforts of local authorities to enforce these regulations, I'd like to ask you for an update today on Welsh Government efforts to really drive home that message to supermarkets, particularly the larger ones like Tesco, which seem to have forgotten that we are in a pandemic—or so it appears. 

I'd also like to ask, First Minister, about mental health. Wales Mind has today published a report on the impact of the pandemic on mental health in Wales and it makes for very sobering reading, not just in terms of the impact on all of us in Wales, but also because one sixth of adults and one third of young people were unable to get the support that they needed during the lockdown, and that is despite Welsh Government making it very clear to health boards that mental health should be a priority. As we go into potentially a very difficult autumn and winter, which could take an even bigger toll on all our mental health, what steps will the Welsh Government take to ensure that people who need support during this period will be able to get it? Thank you.