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 Coronavirus pandemic is the most significant challenge in a generation, and it is incumbent upon us that we learn lessons for the future; an independent public inquiry will enable us to do just that.

“Our debate was for a Welsh Parliament appointed, judge-led inquiry into the Welsh Government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic to start when the pandemic is under control, and to conclude its findings before the next Welsh Parliamentary election.

“The Welsh people will have an inquiry, but it is – disappointingly – likely to be watered down and weaker, which won’t serve the needs of Wales.”