Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:05 pm on 16 March 2021.
Diolch again, Dirprwy Lywydd. We considered the Order at our meeting on 8 March. Our report contained only two merits points and, as such, my remarks in this afternoon's debate will be brief. Our first merits point notes that there has been no formal consultation on the Order. Our report draws attention to a number of paragraphs in the explanatory memorandum that detail the action the Welsh Government has taken, including writing to all local authorities in Wales. Our second merits point notes that a local housing authority that did not carry out its second assessment by 24 February 2021 will currently be in breach of the duty in section 101 of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 and will remain in breach of that duty until the Order comes into force on 18 March 2021. Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd.