Welcome to this Plenary session. Before we begin, I want to set out a few points. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with some Members in the Senedd Chamber and others joining by video-conference. All Members participating in proceedings of the Senedd, wherever they may be, will be treated equally. A Plenary meeting held using video-conference, in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Welsh Parliament, constitutes Senedd proceedings for the purposes of the Government of Wales Act 2006. Some of the provisions of Standing Order 34 will apply for today's Plenary meeting, and these are noted on your agenda. And I would also remind Members that Standing Orders relating to order in Plenary meetings apply to this meeting, and apply equally to Members in the Chamber as to those joining virtually.

Before we move to our formal agenda this afternoon, I want to say on behalf of us all that we have all been shaken by the news of the death of Sir David Amess, Member of Parliament. Our democracy hinges on the ability of our elected members to listen to and to speak to the people we serve. All elected members, without exception, should be able to do this work safely and without fear. Notwithstanding our different opinions, our respect for the democratic process unites us all, along with our commitment to public service. Our thoughts as a Senedd are with David Amess's family, friends and colleagues, and we will now pause for a minute's silence as a mark of respect. 

A minute's silence was held.