Diolch, Llywydd, and I want to thank all Members for their contributions to the debate this afternoon. I agree with the Minister for Social Justice that the UK Government holds key levers, not all the levers, but key levers for tackling poverty, those powers over tax and welfare systems. She said that progress in tackling child poverty in Wales continues to be hindered by decisions taken in Westminster, which influence levels of poverty in Wales and are being felt most severely by those who are already disadvantaged. I completely agree—another example of how Westminster doesn't work for Wales and is failing Welsh children. 

Mark Isherwood talked a lot about this issue. I don't really recognise his version of recent economic history, but I did agree with his point that this issue does have a long history here in Wales, and I did agree with his support for calls for a Welsh benefits system. Because Welsh Government must recognise that they do have tax-raising powers. They administer a range of social protection schemes, many of which were referenced in the progress report, that allow cash transfer to Welsh citizens, including, as Luke Fletcher spoke about, the educational maintenance allowance, the pupil deprivation grant. It's why we on these benches, and anti-poverty campaigners, want to see a coherent and streamlined Welsh benefits system. 

Rhun spoke about the terrible and worrying connection between poverty and health issues, and these are health problems that will happen now and for the rest of young people and children's lives. He talked about the importance of preventative work in this regard. Heledd Fychan talked about how poverty affects every aspect of a child's life, and Cefin talked about how it's a problem in every part of Wales, even surprising parts of Wales, places like Pembrokeshire, which we consider to be havens—pretty havens—with, as he said, too-high levels of second homes and astronomic rents, which push people into poverty. And I think the housing aspect of child poverty must be properly recognised. 

I agree that there have been welcome steps made, and many Members made reference to things like universal free school meals in primary schools. We'd like to see those expanded, as Luke rightfully pointed out. Poverty also affects young people. The Child Poverty Action Group have pointed out, through the survey Luke referenced, how young people and teens are uniquely affected by poverty—their transport costs, their equipment needs are higher. What the children of Wales who are living in poverty really need is a clear vision, clear measurable lines of accountability, so that we don't end up in the same place we did last time, and this need is urgent. 

The harms of poverty have already befallen too many of our children since the last progress report was issued, and those harms will stay with them, will hamper life chances, will affect, as we heard, their mental and physical health, and those harms are happening now. So, what is there not to gain by supporting our motion? The Welsh Government should put its political pride aside for the sake of our children.