Diolch, Llywydd, and I, like others, welcome the appointment of Derek Vaughan as the Welsh Government representative on Europe. Any fair-minded observer will recognise his vast relevant experience and his knowledge, and the reputation he brings with him across parties, and also the relationships he can draw upon in the EU. He is, Minister, an inspired choice, and we wish him all the very best in his dealings for Wales.

Can I welcome as well the restatement of our shared values with progressive European neighbours? We may have left membership of the EU, but we have not set aside those fundamental shared values of human dignity and freedom and democracy and equality, the rule of law and human rights, and I welcome that restatement. Could I ask him to confirm that we in Wales will continue to work with friends in Europe to protect and promote those values, not just across the EU and the continent but worldwide?

Now, Minister, I won't repeat the observations by many today on what were blatant lies told by the Prime Minister to the electorate, including to those who voted to leave the EU, that not a penny would be lost to Wales in structural funds to places like the south Wales Valleys, or that Welsh farmers would not lose out on any funding or be sacrificed in fire-sale trade deals. But lying eventually catches up with liars, and we're seeing that now in Westminster.

But one final question, Minister: could he clarify the engagement of the Welsh Government on future trade discussions with the EU? The ability to influence and help shape trade in the EU and outside is critical, and it would be a mark of grown-up Governments, and both Alun Davies and I have some experience of how this can work effectively. Even if the pole position is taken by UK Ministers, it would be a foolish UK Government that sought to put aside the devolved Governments. It would be a wise UK Government that sought to harness the specialist skills and insight and impact and influence of the devolved nations, and to use our well-established relationships in the EU to enhance negotiations and get better outcomes for Wales and for the UK.