English: Diolch, Llywydd. I, too, rise with a heavy heart to pay tribute to Steffan this afternoon, and, on behalf of the Welsh Conservatives, I'd like to extend our sincere condolences to his wife Shona, son Celyn and to all his family and close friends. Nothing can prepare you for losing someone at such a tender age. Even though he was only elected to the Assembly in 2016, I was very much aware that he was a rising star within his party, well before being elected, from the conversations I'd had with some of my colleagues in Plaid Cymru. Steffan described being elected to this place as his dream job, and he fulfilled the role with distinction right up until the end; always ensuring the voices of his constituents were heard. As the First Minister said, it was clear to everyone that he was a very able, talented and committed politician, with so much more to give. He was never known to raise his voice when he delivered a contribution, as the Chamber always fell silent when he spoke, as people genuinely wanted to hear what he had to say. Perhaps sometimes I didn't want to hear what he had to say, because he always had something powerful and intelligent to say, which sometimes countered strongly the arguments we were putting forward on this side of the Chamber. But not only did he put forward powerful and intelligent arguments, he also had always something new to add to the debate, something that none of us had thought about. He would always approach a debate from a different angle. This, I believe, was one of his greatest strengths. Even though we were on different sides of the political spectrum, I had enormous respect for his principled stance on the issues that really mattered. He will be remembered as a politician who was always true to his principles. It was absolutely clear to me how dedicated and committed he was to his constituents in the way he never allowed his illness to prevent him from coming here to represent his constituents. The bravery and courage he demonstrated throughout his illness will be an example to us all. I am sure that Steffan's legacy will live on through his family and, indeed, through this Assembly, and I hope that more people like Steffan will enter politics to make a real difference to the people of Wales. It was a privilege and an honour to have known Steffan, and my thoughts and prayers are with Shona, Celyn and his family at this very, very difficult time. Llywydd, every Parliament should have a Steffan. We're just very sad that we've lost ours. He will be sorely missed on all sides of this Chamber.
Welsh: Diolch, Llywydd. Rwyf innau hefyd yn codi gyda chalon drom i roi teyrnged i Steffan y prynhawn yma ac, ar ran y Ceidwadwyr Cymreig, hoffwn fynegi ein cydymdeimlad diffuant â Shona ei wraig a Celyn ei fab ac â'i deulu a'i gyfeillion agos. Ni all dim eich paratoi chi ar gyfer colli rhywun mor ifanc. Er mai dim ond yn 2016 y cafodd ei ethol i'r Cynulliad, roeddwn i'n ymwybodol iawn ei fod yn disgleirio'n gynyddol fel un o sêr ei blaid, ymhell cyn ei ethol, o'r sgyrsiau a gefais gyda rhai o'm cyd-Aelodau ym Mhlaid Cymru. Dywedodd Steffan fod cael ei ethol i'r lle hwn yn swydd ddelfrydol yn ei olwg, ac fe lenwodd ei swydd gydag anrhydedd hyd y diwedd un; gan sicrhau bob amser fod lleisiau ei etholwyr yn cael eu clywed. Fel y dywedodd y Prif Weinidog, roedd yn amlwg i bawb ei fod yn wleidydd galluog, dawnus ac ymrwymedig iawn, gyda llawer iawn i'w gyfrannu eto. Ni chofir iddo godi ei lais erioed pan gyflwynai ei gyfraniad, gan fod y Siambr bob amser yn ymdawelu pan siaradai ef, oherwydd roedd pobl yn wirioneddol awyddus i glywed beth oedd ganddo i'w ddweud. Weithiau, efallai, nid oeddwn yn rhy eiddgar i glywed yr hyn oedd ganddo i'w ddweud, gan ei fod bob amser â rhywbeth grymus a deallus i'w ddweud, a oedd weithiau'n gwrthbrofi'n gryf y dadleuon yr oeddem yn eu cyflwyno o'r ochr hon i'r Siambr. Nid yn unig ei fod yn cyflwyno dadleuon grymus a deallus, roedd hefyd bob amser â rhywbeth newydd i'w ychwanegu at y ddadl, rhywbeth nad oedd yr un ohonom ni wedi meddwl amdano. Byddai bob amser yn ymdrin â'r ddadl o wahanol gyfeiriad. Dyna un o'i gryfderau mwyaf yn fy marn i. Er ein bod ni ar wahanol ochrau i'r sbectrwm gwleidyddol, roedd gennyf barch mawr i'w safiad egwyddorol ar faterion a oedd o bwys gwirioneddol. Cofir amdano fel gwleidydd a oedd bob amser yn cadw at ei egwyddorion. Roedd hi'n gwbl eglur i mi pa mor ymroddedig ac ymrwymedig oedd ef i'w etholwyr ac ni fyddai byth yn caniatáu i'w salwch ei rwystro rhag dod yma i gynrychioli ei etholwyr. Bydd y dewrder a ddangosodd drwy gydol ei salwch yn esiampl i ni i gyd. Rwy'n siŵr y bydd etifeddiaeth Steffan yn parhau drwy ei deulu ac, yn wir, drwy'r Cynulliad hwn, ac rwy'n gobeithio y bydd mwy fel Steffan yn ymuno â'r byd gwleidyddol i wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol i bobl Cymru. Roedd yn fraint ac yn anrhydedd cael adnabod Steffan, ac mae fy meddyliau a'm gweddïau gyda Shona, Celyn a'i deulu ar yr adeg anodd iawn, iawn hon. Llywydd, dylai pob Senedd gael rhywun fel Steffan. Ond rydym ni'n drist iawn nawr ein bod wedi colli ein Steffan ni. Bydd colled enfawr ar ei ôl ym mhob cwr o'r Siambr hon.