Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I'm pleased to make a statement on our plans to make Wales a second chance nation, where it's never too late to learn, and that includes progress on reforming and renewing adult learning, the implementation of a new legal duty to fund the area, and the development of our pilot citizens curriculum programme. 

I have said before in this Chamber that I want Wales to be a nation of second chances in education, a place where everyone can reach their potential, a nation where it is never too late to learn, where people have the confidence, motivation and means to re-enter education to gain the skills they need to work and thrive in our society. Expanding lifelong learning opportunities is essential for Wales to thrive in the coming decades. As people’s careers extend and diversify, more people will seek to retrain and learn new skills to find secure and stable employment. And as we transition to a net-zero economy, businesses will need to innovate with new technologies to enable decarbonisation. And being a nation of lifelong learners is critical for meeting our wider social and civic goals, including improved well-being and mental health, greater use of the Welsh language, and an active, engaged democracy.