I'd like to start by thanking the Chair and members of the committee and their staff for the hard work carried out in drawing up this comprehensive report. The publication of this report is an important step on the journey to creating a Senedd that represents the diversity of the people of Wales and has the appropriate resources to deliver its responsibilities in terms of policy, legislation and fiscal issues.

The co-operation agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru commits both partners to working towards Senedd reform. This commitment was recently reinforced by the position statement jointly published by the First Minister and Adam Price, the leader of Plaid Cymru, to support the work of the special purpose committee.