Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:04 pm on 5 October 2021.
Thank you, First Minister. You will be aware, I'm sure, that there have been floods again overnight, affecting businesses and homes in my region. Indeed, I was out this morning looking at the damage in Pontypridd, Cilfynydd and Rhydyfelin. The trauma, not to mention the destruction, is clear, and even in those area that weren't impacted last night but suffered last year, such as Clydach Terrace in Ynysybwl, Oxford Street in Nantgarw, I know from the tens of messages that I received overnight that they hadn't slept at all last night. You'll be aware that I'm continuing to campaign for an independent inquiry into flooding in 2020. Last night, once again, proves the need for this, but even without that, what are you going to do to ensure greater support for those who've suffered flooding in terms of their mental health and the clear trauma that they continue to suffer?