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A number of Welsh valleys and coastal towns have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to the economic effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, a study has shown.

Commenting, Russell George MS – the Shadow Minister for Business and Economy – said:

The Vale of Glamorgan Council are re-running the pre-application consultation on the proposed area for the development applied for by the "21st Century Schools Team", is located to the north of the railway line in a currently unused, former agricultural field in Rhoose.

Paul Davies MS – the Leader of the Opposition – has expressed his disappointment over the result of the vote on the Welsh Conservatives’ proposal for an inquiry for an independent, judge-led inquiry into the Welsh Government’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Mr Davies said:

The past few months have been a testament to the sheer grit and tenacity of the people of Wales and in particular to the many who have been prepared to put themselves in harm's way for the greater good. 

And I would like to send my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of them.

he Shadow Minister for Social Care – Janet Finch-Saunders MS – has today (June 3) has called for an explanation in the delay in the Welsh Government’s roll-out of social care testing.

Speaking after the announcement today of a staged return to school for pupils from June 29 onwards, the Shadow Minister for Education – Suzy Davies MS – said:

During the First Minister’s statement today (June 3), Paul Davies MS – the Leader of the Opposition in the Welsh Parliament – renewed the call for more clarity over the confusing and unfair five-mile rule, as well as preparations for a future lockdown.

Commenting on the statement released today (June 3) by the Welsh Government calling for a postponement on free trade negotiations, Darren Millar MS – the Welsh Conservative spokesperson for Exiting the EU – said:

Speaking after it was revealed that the £500 bonus for care workers in Wales is subject to tax and NI deductions, Janet Finch-Saunders – the Shadow Social Care Minister – said: