Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:17 pm on 26 April 2022.
Thank you very much to the Minister. I only have very few comments. First of all, I welcome the fact that the advice that is given to the Government is still suggesting that we can move gradually towards lifting the safety measures that have been in place. We do need to consider that there are people who are very nervous still about the situation. So, one question: as the requirements in terms of risk assessments in workplaces are withdrawn, what safeguards can the Government suggest for a workforce that is perhaps concerned that there isn't sufficient support for them, if, for example, there is a high number of cases within a specific area or within that workforce in question? The fact that there is a need for face coverings still in health and care settings is something that I welcome. The advice for people to wear a face covering in busy areas is still very important. That still continues to remind us to think about those people who are nervous, perhaps because they are vulnerable, and in that workplace perhaps we need a word or two of affirmation from the Government that their well-being is still being borne in mind by the Government. We will support this change today. One other request: can we have an update on where we are in terms of rolling out the next level of vaccinations? The programme has been very successful, but people are eager to know when their next vaccination will be. Perhaps this is an opportunity for the Government to give us an update on that.