Thank you very much, Llywydd, for this opportunity to address some of the challenges and opportunities facing the constituents that I represent on Anglesey and, as an important part of a wider regional economy, the challenges and opportunities that apply beyond the bridges as well. Some of them are old factors related to our location or geographical features; others are newer—consequences of a challenging political or economic context.

I will try to give an overview of where I think we are. I'm looking forward to seeing whether the Minister agrees with me on some if not all of my impressions, and is ready to commit to supporting us on Anglesey in every way possible to deliver on our aspirations as a community on the island. Yes, what I have to say may sound depressing at times. There are issues of real concern, which I will mention. How often have I heard people say, 'There are no jobs here. There's nothing to keep our young people here', and recent events have reinforced those feelings. But I'm an optimist and I can see many opportunities—opportunities that already exist that need to be nurtured, and other new opportunities that are emerging at the moment, and we need to pursue them with all our might.