Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:04 pm on 22 September 2020.
Minister, the UK Government is talking about a six-month period now, and I guess that's one alternative approach, rather than having lockdowns, easing the lockdowns and then reimposing them, perhaps there could be a consistent level of restriction over a longer period of time, which I think would give greater understanding and certainty to communities, and probably feed through to greater compliance. So, I'm wondering whether Welsh Government is considering that sort of approach for Wales.
As far as schools are concerned, I wonder if you could say anything about Welsh Government consideration of facilitating a system where schools, pupils and staff could get tested quicker, and then the self-isolation that needs to take place if a test was negative could be shortened. That would save lost school time, which is so vitally important.
Also, I wonder if you could say anything about pubs. I know that they were significant in the Newport incidence of cases, as they have been elsewhere. So, will Welsh Government consider possibly bringing the closing time down from 11 o'clock to maybe 10 o'clock or 9 o'clock, and would there be any restrictions on off-licences to make sure that there's a level playing field?