Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I’ve said it several times already: the introduction of free school meals is a massive step in the right direction, particularly given the challenges people are now facing. Of course, I’d like to see it rolled out to comprehensive and further education colleges, but this isn’t to detract from what is an ambitious undertaking in the first place. It’s something I’ve been proud of as a member of Plaid Cymru, a policy that we’ve continuously pushed for a number of years now, and it’s an example of what can be achieved when parties come together. We were absolutely right, as a party, to put this as our top priority going into those co-operation agreements.

In terms of the opportunities, the reality is that they are endless—for well-being, for the economy, for the future of Wales. Hungry kids can’t learn. Remove that hungry element and we begin to level the playing field—not entirely, but still by some way. It certainly was a lifeline for me. Perhaps my family and I didn’t realise it at the time, but looking back it was definitely significant in getting me to where I am today.

I know the Dirprwy Lywydd has said that time is tight. There’s much more I want to say. I’m sure he’s always keen to see me go over time, even though he won’t admit it, but I am proud of this policy, I am proud of the fact that Wales is leading the way here, and I am grateful that this is happening.