Part of the debate – Senedd Cymru am 3:14 pm ar 28 Mawrth 2017.
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. A, gan ein bod i gyd yn ymwybodol o'r rhesymau pam y cafodd ei hatal dros dro yr wythnos diwethaf, a gawn gynnig ein cydymdeimlad â theuluoedd y rhai a laddwyd, ein dymuniadau gorau i'r rhai a anafwyd a'u teuluoedd, a’n diolch i'r gwasanaethau diogelwch a’r gwasanaethau brys am weithredu’n gyflym ac yn effeithlon. Mae ein meddyliau gyda nhw i gyd.
Dirprwy Lywydd, last week I opened the debate on the committee’s first report, highlighting the work of the committee and the recommendations that we made to Government. Members will be pleased to hear that I don’t intend to repeat the speech I made last week—it’s available on Senedd.tv, for those who missed it. But I would want to remind Members that the report reflects on two important issues: one is the complexities of the issues that have to be taken into account, and the other is actions for the Welsh Government. I also emphasise that this topic is one that changes on a daily basis, and the committee will be focused on ensuring that we are up to date and that our work is always up to date.
Brexit is developing swiftly. Since last week, we now know that a White Paper on the great repeal Bill will be published on Thursday. Following the presentation of the letter tomorrow to the European Commission to start the article 50 process, it is crucial that Wales’s voice is heard and is listened to. Whilst, clearly, this is mainly to the benefit of Wales, I also believe that it will be of benefit for the whole of the UK, too.
Deputy Presiding Officer, I would like to thank Simon Thomas for his contribution last week. I look forward to hearing from further Members here this afternoon.