These are broad-ranging regulations, and may I say at the outset that I agree with the general direction of travel and the pace or caution in terms of lifting restrictions generally? In terms of reopening schools and colleges, I think we all see that as a priority, and I'm pleased that we have moved from 'stay at home' to 'stay local', and, though it's a matter of guidance rather than something that is in the regulations, I do appreciate the realisation this time, as opposed to last year, that we need some flexibility as to what 'local' means, and that 'local' can mean something different in urban and rural areas. I'm pleased to see hairdressers and barbers open. I agree with allowing elite sport to take place.

I'll give particular attention to allowing up to four adults from two households to come together in the open air, including in gardens. I do welcome this. This is the direction that we want to be travelling in, of course, because this is the kind of cautious and safe relaxation that can make a real difference to people's well-being.

I do want to explain, however, why we will be abstaining on the vote today. There are two things, particularly. I don't quite understand why the Government has decided to allow supermarkets to sell anything they choose at this particular point. I can tell you that many retailers see this as something of a kick in the teeth, as we are so close to seeing shops being allowed to reopen. Why give supermarkets such an advantage at this particular point? The Government, I thought, had been clear since last year that providing fairness to small retailers, as well as safety issues surrounding COVID, was a core principle around not allowing the sale of non-essential items.

And the other element is that I would have liked to see more of an attempt to allow physical exercise locations to open indoors. I haven't called for the opening of every gym immediately. I do think that we would need risk assessments and so on, but I am again calling for these kinds of premises to be able to make the case for opening safely, and physical exercise, of course, is good for body and mind after such a challenging year.

I will also make an appeal to Government to refine its messaging and try and work on providing as much notice as possible, certainly weeks, of any intention to relax restrictions to allow business and every one of us to have a better idea of what's to come, although what's happening in my constituency as well as some other parts of Wales does demonstrate that the virus and the pandemic can change direction very quickly.

Another point that I draw attention to is that we are now in a period where regulations will be taking us beyond the election period and the formation of a new Government. We don't know who will be here, but whoever is here will need to take swift action to ensure a foundation of regulations that are relevant to the situation at that point.

And to conclude, very briefly, by mentioning the fact that we are now 12 months since the first lockdown. It's a day of reflection and of remembrance. It's been a difficult year for everybody, and it's been extremely painful to many. I sympathise and we sympathise with them today and, again, say thank you to everyone who has cared for us and helped their communities in this strange year.