English: Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Minister, can I thank you for your advance copy today of the statement, and a very important statement as well? I think the Government is correct to take this new variant seriously. I think we need to be cautious, but also balanced, and the Minister has correctly set out that there is a lot, of course, that we don't know, which is the current position. I suspect you may agree with me on the first part of what I say, Minister. You have a lot on your plate at the present time, because we know there are two significant issues here. We know that there's this new variant and the importance of the vaccination roll-out, and we also know that the state of our NHS is in a very difficult position as well. The First Minister set out today, correctly, that the pressures on the NHS are only going to get more severe as we head, of course, into the winter. So, in that regard, can I ask what discussions you've had with the First Minister in terms of a specific vaccination Minister? Of course, there's a new call for this from myself, because we know that on one hand we've got the issues with the NHS in terms of the worst accident and emergency waiting time, the longest ambulance waiting times, and the longest waiting times for treatment in the NHS in Wales's history. So, on one hand there's that to deal with and to respond to, and on the other hand, there is the vaccination programme roll-out, which also takes such pressure, of course, on your time as well, Minister. In regard to the vaccinations, can I just ask a few questions around that in terms of the vaccination programme? At the briefing, of course, today, we heard Dr Richardson outline that there is sufficient supply in terms of the booster jab, which I think is positive news in that regard. The pressure now here is on getting that vaccination programme expanded and increased. I know that you've been reluctant to support walk-in vaccination centres previously and referred to them as free-for-alls, but, of course, the JCVI has now changed their advice in that all adults should now receive the booster vaccination, and the shortened time period now between the second dose and the booster jab. So, I wonder if you would revisit that approach as well and also comment on the fact that, of course, some health boards across Wales are actually running walk-in booster centres. So, there is a different approach across Wales in some regards, but will you now fully put your weight behind the walk-in booster centres, which I certainly think is the right approach? If you are in agreement as well, can you provide any update in regards to the reopening of mass vaccination centres across Wales? I think they should be; I'd appreciate your view on that. I wonder if you also agree with me, Minister, in terms of the importance of increasing volunteers to work within the NHS and to support the vaccination programme. I wonder if you could provide us with what actions the Government is taking to reactivate the NHS COVID volunteers operation also. Keeping education open, of course, is a priority for myself and for my colleagues on this side of the Chamber. I think it is for you as well, Minister. I agreed with the education Minister yesterday evening in terms of expanding face coverings in education and in colleges. Can I ask for a firmer commitment that schools will remain open? We know we're in an uncertain period, but can I ask for a commitment on easing restrictions such as vaccination passports if the new variant proves no more dangerous than delta? I think the public will want to know that. And also, can I ask for an update in regard to issues previously outlined around COVID passes and the difficulty of obtaining them? There are issues about the length of time, people wanting additional support with a telephone line, a support line - if you can update us on that - and also in terms of COVID certification. A constituent raised a specific issue with me in terms of having one vaccination in Scotland and the second vaccination in Wales. I think you are aware of this problem, because it's previously been raised, but if you could update us on the potential to make sure NHS Scotland and NHS Wales are talking to each other, to make sure that people can receive COVID certifications in order for them to carry out their work, which is the situation in this case. And finally, I wonder if you could talk a little bit about the booster jabs in terms of - . The concern that I have, Minister, is that pushing the COVID passes without that scientific basis could potentially undermine confidence in Government when it comes to other directions from Government. I'm concerned that that could potentially undermine any further restrictions that you need to bring forward in terms of this new variant in regard to the scientific basis behind COVID vaccinations, which, of course, is fully supported. So, effectively, Minister, the scientific evidence behind decisions is absolutely crucial for the public to understand.
Welsh: Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Gweinidog, a gaf i ddiolch i chi am eich copi ymlaen llaw heddiw o'r datganiad, a datganiad pwysig iawn hefyd? Rwy'n credu bod y Llywodraeth yn iawn i gymryd yr amrywiolyn newydd hwn o ddifrif. Rwy'n credu bod angen i ni fod yn ofalus, ond hefyd yn gytbwys, ac mae'r Gweinidog wedi nodi yn gywir bod llawer, wrth gwrs, nad ydym yn ei wybod, sef y sefyllfa bresennol. Rwy'n amau efallai y byddech yn cytuno â mi ar ran gyntaf yr hyn rwy'n ei ddweud, Gweinidog. Mae gennych chi lawer ar eich plât ar hyn o bryd, oherwydd ein bod ni'n gwybod bod dau fater arwyddocaol yma. Rydym ni'n gwybod am fodolaeth yr amrywiolyn newydd hwn ac am bwysigrwydd cyflwyno'r brechiadau, ac rydym ni hefyd yn gwybod bod cyflwr ein GIG mewn sefyllfa anodd iawn hefyd. Nododd y Prif Weinidog heddiw, yn gywir, y bydd y pwysau ar y GIG yn mynd yn fwy difrifol wrth i ni fynd i mewn i'r gaeaf, wrth gwrs. Felly, yn hynny o beth, a gaf i ofyn pa drafodaethau yr ydych chi wedi eu cael gyda'r Prif Weinidog o ran Gweinidog brechu penodol? Wrth gwrs, mae galw newydd am hyn gen i fy hun, oherwydd ein bod ni'n gwybod bod gennym ni'r problemau gyda'r GIG ar y naill law o ran yr amser aros gwaethaf mewn adrannau damweiniau ac achosion brys, yr amseroedd aros hiraf am ambiwlansys, a'r amseroedd aros hiraf erioed am driniaeth yn hanes y GIG yng Nghymru. Felly, ar y naill law, mae angen ymdrin â hynny ac ymateb iddo, ac ar y llaw arall, mae gennych chi gyflwyniad y rhaglen frechu, sydd hefyd yn rhoi cymaint o bwysau, wrth gwrs, ar eich amser hefyd, Gweinidog. O ran y brechiadau, a gaf i ofyn ychydig o gwestiynau am hynny o ran y rhaglen frechu? Yn y sesiwn friffio heddiw, wrth gwrs, fe wnaethom ni glywed Dr Richardson yn amlinellu bod digon o gyflenwad o ran y brechlyn atgyfnerthu, sydd, yn fy marn i, yn newyddion cadarnhaol yn hynny o beth. Mae'r pwysau yma nawr ar ehangu a chynyddu'r rhaglen frechu honno. Rwy'n gwybod eich bod chi wedi bod yn amharod i gefnogi canolfannau brechu galw i mewn yn flaenorol ac wedi cyfeirio atyn nhw fel rhai rhydd i bawb, ond, wrth gwrs, mae'r Cyd-bwyllgor ar Imiwneiddio a Brechu wedi newid eu cyngor erbyn hyn o ran y dylai pob oedolyn gael y brechiad atgyfnerthu nawr, a'r cyfnod amser byrrach bellach rhwng yr ail ddos a'r brechlyn atgyfnerthu. Felly, tybed a fyddech chi'n ailystyried y dull hwnnw hefyd a hefyd yn sôn am y ffaith bod rhai byrddau iechyd ledled Cymru, wrth gwrs, mewn gwirionedd yn gweithredu canolfannau atgyfnerthu cerdded i mewn. Felly, mae dull gwahanol ledled Cymru mewn rhai ffyrdd, ond a wnewch chi roi eich pwysau'n llawn y tu ôl i'r canolfannau atgyfnerthu cerdded i mewn, sef y dull cywir yn sicr yn fy marn i? Os ydych chi'n cytuno hefyd, a wnewch chi roi unrhyw ddiweddariad o ran ailagor canolfannau brechu torfol ledled Cymru? Rwyf i'n credu y dylen nhw gael eu hailagor; byddwn i'n gwerthfawrogi eich barn ar hynny. Tybed a ydych chi hefyd yn cytuno â mi, Gweinidog, o ran pwysigrwydd cynyddu gwirfoddolwyr i weithio yn y GIG ac i gefnogi'r rhaglen frechu. Tybed allech chi ddweud wrthym ni ba gamau y mae'r Llywodraeth yn eu cymryd i ymateb i weithrediad gwirfoddolwyr COVID y GIG hefyd. Mae cadw addysg ar agor, wrth gwrs, yn flaenoriaeth i mi ac i fy nghyd-Aelodau ar yr ochr hon i'r Siambr. Rwy'n credu ei bod i chi hefyd, Gweinidog. Cytunais â'r Gweinidog addysg neithiwr o ran ehangu'r defnydd o orchuddion wyneb mewn addysg ac mewn colegau. A gaf i ofyn am ymrwymiad mwy cadarn y bydd ysgolion yn aros ar agor? Rydym ni'n gwybod ein bod ni mewn cyfnod ansicr, ond a gaf i ofyn am ymrwymiad i lacio cyfyngiadau fel pasbortau brechu os nad yw'r amrywiolyn newydd yn fwy peryglus na delta? Rwy'n credu y bydd y cyhoedd yn dymuno gwybod hynny. A hefyd, a gaf i ofyn am ddiweddariad ar faterion a amlinellwyd yn flaenorol ynghylch pasys COVID a'r anhawster i'w cael? Mae problemau ynghylch faint o amser sydd ei angen ar bobl sy'n dymuno cymorth ychwanegol gyda llinell ffôn, llinell gymorth - os gallwch roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i ni am hynny - a hefyd o ran ardystio COVID. Cododd etholwr fater penodol gyda mi o ran cael un brechiad yn yr Alban a'r ail frechiad yng Nghymru. Rwy'n credu eich bod chi'n ymwybodol o'r broblem hon, oherwydd cafodd ei chodi yn flaenorol, ond a wnewch chi roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i ni am y potensial i sicrhau bod GIG yr Alban a GIG Cymru yn siarad â'i gilydd, er mwyn sicrhau y gall pobl dderbyn ardystiadau COVID er mwyn iddyn nhw wneud eu gwaith, sef y sefyllfa yn yr achos hwn. Ac yn olaf, tybed a allech chi siarad rhywfaint am y pigiadau atgyfnerthu o ran - . Y pryder sydd gen i, Gweinidog, yw y gallai gwthio'r pasys COVID heb y sail wyddonol honno danseilio hyder mewn Llywodraeth o ran cyfarwyddiadau eraill gan y Llywodraeth. Rwy'n pryderu y gallai hynny danseilio unrhyw gyfyngiadau pellach mae angen i chi eu cyflwyno o ran yr amrywiolyn newydd hwn o ran y sail wyddonol y tu ôl i frechiadau COVID, sydd, wrth gwrs, yn cael eu cefnogi'n llawn. Felly, i bob pwrpas, Gweinidog, mae'r dystiolaeth wyddonol y tu ôl i benderfyniadau yn gwbl hanfodol i'r cyhoedd ei deall.