Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:25 pm on 1 March 2022.
Unlike in England, Russell, we like to follow the science rather than the politics here in Wales when it comes to dealing with COVID, and I'm very pleased to say that the Welsh public seems to have responded positively to that, with around 70 per cent of the public in Wales supporting the approach that the Welsh Government has taken in Wales, compared to about 40 per cent supporting the Conservative approach in England. God knows how they got to 40 per cent, but there we go.
I think it's really important also for people to note that there will, of course, be the 21-day review when you will hear in terms of our long-term plans on this coming Friday, from the First Minister.
I'm glad to hear that you met with the bereaved families group. These are always really difficult meetings. These people have lost loved ones and I think it is really important that we are extremely sensitive and understanding. Lots of us have lost loved ones to COVID and, of course, when it comes to a specific Wales inquiry, we've made our position quite clear on that on several occasions in the Chamber.