I'm pleased to take part in this debate this afternoon, and I'm going to keep my contribution fairly brief and to the point today. And I thank Plaid Cymru for tabling such an important discussion, as it shows again that the so-called Party of Wales is the most out of touch it's ever been with the needs of the people of Wales. Only last week, Llywydd, they were happy to grandstand with their showcase policy of raising taxes for working people, but do you think that's what people really want during a period of increasing cost in fuel, energy, food and everything in between? Is this really the Party of Wales acting in the best interests of the people of Wales? I think not. Most of Plaid-held constituencies are in the west of Wales with a high proportion of middle-class, socially conservative Welsh-speaking communities, rural areas with farmers and all the traits that go with it. Do you really think that the good people of places such as Lampeter, Cardigan, Aberystwyth, Newcastle Emlyn, Porthmadog, Dinas Mawddwy, and Beddgelert, even, appreciate your party being pulled in the direction of Corbynista-style nationalists? Again, I think not. Again, the self-styled Party of Wales like to believe they represent Welsh people better than anyone else and purport they are putting Wales first, but you want to devolve justice, devolve more tax powers, devolve the Crown Estates, devolve broadcasting and devolve the kitchen sink, all in the endless pursuit of independence. Goodness gracious me.

This Welsh Labour Government, propped up by Plaid, can't even run the current devolved powers or even run a bath, for that matter, but want to add insult to injury. Look at the state of the NHS in Wales and social care, for example. It's in a mess: one in four people on a waiting list, patients waiting longer than any other UK nation, the failure to build north Denbighshire community hospital in Rhyl after 10 years of broken promises. I could go on all day, but sadly I don't have the time. But what I would suggest is that we get our own house in order before we consider any further devolution to Wales, and you hardly help yourselves, do you? Anyway, I'll leave it there as that's pretty much my view on the subject and would urge Members to oppose this hideously out-of-touch motion. Thank you.