I refer to the criminal justice (sexual offences) Bill, particularly in light of the shocking abduction of a little girl in Wales in recent days. The Bill should be brought forward as a matter of urgency to ensure the protection of vulnerable persons against sexual exploitation and abuse.

Has the Minister a date for the legislation?

All of us have compassion for and understand the anguish that this community is going through. Proposals relating to the legislation referred to by the Deputy were brought to Cabinet in July but the final text of the Bill will not be ready until next year.