5. & 6. The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 11) Regulations 2021 and The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 12) Regulations 2021

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:01 pm on 15 June 2021.

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Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative 5:01, 15 June 2021

Can I first of all say to the Minister that we'll be supporting, as Welsh Conservatives, the regulations this afternoon, as these regulations are clearly in regard to opening up our society and economy, which, of course, we support?

I did notice in your opening comments, Minister, that you mentioned that every adult in Wales has been offered the vaccine. It's not specifically in regard to these regulations, but as you mentioned that point, I did want to just ask on that point, because, certainly, there are some people who are not registered with GPs who have not been offered the vaccination. So, perhaps you could clarify whether, indeed, all adults have been offered the vaccine, and, if so, how those who are not registered with GPs have already been offered the vaccine, because that's certainly not the case from some of the feedback I've received.

In regard to the regulations, can I ask whether an equality impact assessment has been carried out in regard to these regulations? I ask the question in the context of thinking about the regulations last year, when we're thinking about those who have autism. If we can remember back, those with autism were only permitted to exercise once a day, and the regulations, I think, were later amended. So, it's important that, as we come out of the lockdown and restrictions are eased, we take all groups with us as best we can. I noticed there wasn't any mention of an equality impact assessment within the explanatory memorandum, so perhaps you could just address that point as well, Minister.