UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry

Part of 2. Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution – in the Senedd at 2:47 pm on 25 January 2023.

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Photo of Rhys ab Owen Rhys ab Owen Plaid Cymru 2:47, 25 January 2023

If I could draw Members' attention to my declaration of interest. Of the 12 King's Counsel appointed and the 50 junior barristers appointed to the UK COVID inquiry, not one is based in Wales. That, of course, is not the position for Scotland or Northern Ireland. They would never put up with that, would they, Cwnsler Cyffredinol? Wales, once again, seems to be the forgotten nation—surely another strong argument for a Wales COVID inquiry. What action are you taking to remedy this situation and to ensure that the UK-wide inquiry reflects the devolved system here in Wales? Diolch yn fawr.