We'll move on to the 90-second statements, and the first statement is from Elin Jones.

The University of Wales Dictionary was established by the University of Wales exactly 100 years ago. It contains almost 90,000 entries and around 9 million words—some of which have now fallen out of daily use, some newly minted.

Welsh, like every language, is continually evolving, and the dictionary that records it evolves too. This task is undertaken by a small team of experts in Aberystwyth, who research the earliest use of any word, its meaning and the various ways in which it is understood in different dialects. This work would not be possible without the support of the Welsh Government and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

In 2002, the dictionary’s four volumes were completed and published, and 'Zwinglîaidd', or 'Zwinglian' in English, was the last word at that time. Then, the task had to begin again, of constantly updating the dictionary. And, of course, the entire dictionary is available to everyone online, free of charge, and, since 2016, on the University of Wales Dictionary app too. It may be the first full historical dictionary available free of charge in this way.

I don’t know what the oldest word is in the Welsh language, but I’d wager that the youngest word may be 'hwblyn', which is a new word for 'booster' that was coined on Twitter in recent weeks by Dr Eilir Hughes—and it's a word that will appear in the dictionary at some point in the near future, I'm sure.

Thank you to all those who had the vision to create the dictionary 100 years ago and to those who maintain it today. Every language in the world needs a dictionary.

First, let me speak about Elin and what she said. Language is the heart of the nation. Now, let me speak about Professor Robert Owen.

Bob Owen was a farmer’s son, born in Chwilog in the Llŷn peninsula in north Wales in 1921, and would have been 100 this year. He grew up on the family farm. From local primary and grammar schools, he studied medicine at Guy’s Hospital in London, followed by three years in the Royal Air Force.

Following orthopaedic training in Liverpool, in which he was outstanding and that included an ABC fellowship, he was appointed consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, and north Wales hospitals at Rhyl and Abergele. He gave sterling service to these institutions, including the introduction of the Charnley arthroplasty, complete with greenhouse enclosure, to the first centre, Abergele, in the world, outside Wrightington.

Later, he was also a professor of orthopaedic surgery at Liverpool University, and had been a consultant and professor at Royal Liverpool University Hospital and Alder Hey Children's Hospital, where I worked with him from 1979 to 1983. He was the author and co-author of 140 scientific papers, co-editor of two notable textbooks and a proud member of the Royal College of Surgeons, the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Scoliosis Society and the British Cervical Spine Society.

In Wales, he was a trustee or adviser to several charitable organisations helping disabled or ill children, a deputy lieutenant for Clwyd, and the medical ombudsman for Wales. He was a staunch supporter and past president of the History of Medicine Society of Wales.

He was awarded an OBE for services to medicine in 1990, with his achievements including co-founding the Ronald McDonald House at Alder Hey hospital, and helping to establish Robert Owen House, named in his honour, at Broadgreen Hospital in Liverpool, to accommodate the relatives of patients.

And, I finish with his quote: 'And so, at the end of the day, Mag'—that was his wife—'and my epitaph, as nurse and doctor, will read:'—and I will say it in English—'our aim was to give comfort to others. So, ends my story.' Thank you very much.

Built at the end of the fifteenth century, St Giles parish church in Wrexham is one of the wonders of Wales. Currently, it is home to the poignant Festival of Angels. The festival commemorates those who have lost their lives to coronavirus across Wales. Each of the 6,000 angels on display are handmade from various materials—paper, polystyrene, fabric, cardboard—some new, some recycled. The angels fill the church. Some are suspended from the interior of the tower, attached to a net and dropped into the nave. The aisles are full of angels, as is the vestry, where they welcome members and visitors alike. When I visited the festival for the first time, it took my breath away—that each one of the angels represented someone’s husband, wife, partner, dad, mum, brother, sister, friend or neighbour whose life had been lost to this cruel virus was so emotional. Sitting in a pew surrounded by the angels, I reflected on the past 21 months, and the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, angels symbolise hope and light, and I thought back to this time last year when we first heard that our scientists had produced a vaccine, and how much hope that brought us. As we enter another difficult phase of the pandemic, it is important we continue to have hope and light. I want to pay tribute to the congregation of St Giles parish church in Wrexham for creating such a beautiful and poignant exhibition, which is on display until the end of January. So many families in Wales will be facing Christmas without a loved one due to the coronavirus, and I hope the Festival of Angels will provide some comfort and strength at such a difficult time.

On behalf of the communities of Portskewett and Sudbrook in southern Monmouthshire, I want to pay tribute to an outstanding public servant. Anthony Griffiths has dedicated a huge part of his life to his communities. He has served as a community councillor for over 51 years prior to retiring from community work last month. Tony has been so much more than just a community councillor—he is a friend, a supporter, an advocate, and a go-to man for so many in our villages. Behind every event, every occasion and every improvement in our villages for the last 50 years, you will find Tony, a kingpin at the heart of things. His wealth of experience and his historic knowledge of the community has been priceless. He has added unmeasurable value to the community and, for year after year, has gone above and beyond what could be expected by a local public servant. He is always ready to help those who are struggling or those who need a hand—basically always looking out for people. He arranges the village Christmas lighting and manages the technical elements behind the many events that are staged year after year. Although now in his 80s, his service to our communities has not waned, and he is always right at the front of local life. Tony Griffiths is simply Mr Portskewett—a totally dedicated and reliable individual who gives all he has to offer for the good of others, but asks for nothing back. It’s a pleasure to celebrate his efforts in this small way today. Thank you.

Thank you, all.