Thank you. I didn't hear you clearly—I'm sorry. Thank you very much, Llywydd, for that. May I also declare an interest and draw your attention to my register of interests, please? These regulations are a significant step in the right direction to improve the quality of housing in Wales. We will therefore be supporting this proposal today, but I would seek clarification on some points, please, from the Minister. 

The regulations set out limits on the issuing of notices. If a landlord does not reach the required standards, they are encouraged to comply with the requirements to be able to give the tenants notice. But what about those tenants who are locked into poor-quality private accommodation, and who aren't in a position to leave because of financial circumstances or other reasons? If they don't give notice or the landlord doesn't do so, then what will encourage the landlord to ensure that the accommodation reaches the standards required at that point?

In terms of efficiency, you will know that Wales has the oldest housing stock in this state, and it is the private rented sector that has the oldest housing stock too, with a higher percentage of poor quality homes. And the percentage of homes in the private rented sector has increased significantly since 1981. The Welsh housing conditions survey 2017-18 showed that it has taken 10 years for the average efficiency band to improve from band E to band D. Naturally, flats were the most efficient homes, with 55 per cent of flats achieving band C energy rating or better, as compared to only 25 per cent of houses that reach the same level. And the houses in our rural communities are even less efficient. So, what steps are the Government taking to accelerate the process of improving the quality of housing in Wales, bearing in mind that it has taken 10 years to improve energy efficiency from one band to another? How will the Government target its actions to ensure that efficiency improves in the least energy-efficient areas, particularly our rural communities?

These regulations will certainly lead to lengthy and complex contracts for tenants, with a large number of regulations incorporated into the contract between the tenant and landlord. How can people understand what their rights are in such a lengthy document? So, what steps are the Government taking to simplify the process, or what support will be available to ensure that tenants understand their contracts?  

Finally, in terms of the legislation more widely, you will know that the legislation, as it currently stands, makes it very difficult for those religious denominations that let homes as a manse for their ministers, vicars or religious leaders. Some denominations have started to sell their properties because of these difficulties. A notice period of six months is shortened to two months for people employed by the company that owns a property, but that does not apply to religious denominations. Will you consider amending the legislation further to reflect the employment status of ministers, vicars and religious leaders, or would you be willing, Minister, to meet with Cytûn and me in the near future to discuss the situation further? Thank you very much.