Can I thank the Minister for not only providing early sight of this statement, but for the regular updates that he and his team have provided to local Members on this matter? I'm sure that today's statement will be welcome clarification following the uncertain situation outlined in your last statement. As you have rightly outlined, the management of this situation is pivotal to its success. If we are to deliver a successful outcome for port locations such as Ynys Môn and Pembrokeshire, then purposeful dialogue with all stakeholders is vital.

We must be prepared for the acceleration of the UK Government's digitisation programme, which, in turn, can ensure a smooth transition out of the current climate and into one that incorporates the prospect of frictionless trade fit for the twenty-first century. Indeed, several months ago, the UK Government Minister for Brexit opportunities set out his reasoning for reducing the prominence of the United Kingdom's border controls on EU goods, and he was correct to do so. With the rising cost of living, paired with increased energy prices, trade needs to be encouraged, benefiting both businesses and consumers alike.

In situations such as the one you described, Minister, it is clear that your Government must continue to pursue its current course of action. And, given that £6 million of public money has already been invested in the site, as you mentioned in your statement, it would be detrimental to halt this progress, jeopardising the UK Government's commitment to fund the cost of building border control posts. But, should further investment in the Ynys Môn site occur, then co-operation is key. Seeing that the UK Government are reviewing their procedures and are set to publish a target operating model later this year, I would be interested to know how the Welsh Government envisages the model progressing. But, central to this transition to a new frictionless regime is the prospect of a digitised system, one that centralises all information through a single trade window. 

The UK Government has stated that it is their intention for this to be in operation by 2024. In your last statement on this matter, you stated that little conversation had occurred about what this technology is or, indeed, what it will look like. Now, given that you have confirmed your intention to heavily invest in the Ynys Môn site and continue developing the BCP, I'm sure you will agree with me that this site should be futureproofed to ensure it is compatible with the introduction of said technology. Therefore, Minister, how are you going to ensure that the development of BCPs in Ynys Môn is futureproofed against potential changes in technological requirements?

And lastly, Dirprwy Lywydd, it would be remiss of me not to touch on the changes in west Wales, particularly those that impact on the ports of Pembroke Dock and Fishguard. As per your last written statement on this matter, you confirmed that Johnston had since been, in your words, terminated as a potential BCP location. In the same written statement, you stated that the consolidation of border control facilities onto one plot is no longer a pre-requisite. You've stated in this afternoon's statement that we must have the right systems in place for importing goods in a safe, secure and efficient manner. Therefore, I'd be interested to know what, if any, conversations you have had about the potential of developing facilities at the ports themselves in west Wales.

And in closing, Dirprwy Lywydd, it is clear to me that, for this to be a success, then co-operation and communication ought to become a necessary characteristic of the relationship between both the UK Government and Welsh Government, and I hope and urge both Governments on either ends of the M4 to recognise this value. Diolch yn fawr.