Diolch, Llywydd. We've made the draft Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 in order to amend the Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (Wales) Regulations 2014, known as the 2014 regulations, so that victims and survivors of slavery and human trafficking granted temporary permission to stay in the UK can access housing or housing assistance in Wales. People who are granted this temporary permission to stay will be able to remain in the UK for up to 30 months. This entitlement gives them the right to work, study and access public funds, notably housing and housing assistance.

I hope that Members will approve the motion, as this will provide victims and survivors of slavery and human trafficking with important rights and ensure that housing laws in Wales are made consistent with the United Kingdom's immigration laws, which are due to change next week. Victims and survivors of slavery and human trafficking are already entitled to remain temporarily in the UK through the Home Office's discretionary powers. The amendments put forward today will ensure that the 2014 regulations formalise the eligibility of victims and survivors of slavery and human trafficking within, rather than outside, the current immigration rules.

I hope that Members will recognise that their support for the regulations will help strengthen Wales's commitment to be a nation of sanctuary, committed to human rights and promoting peace. Diolch.