The Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, has said there is a "real consensus" on the "broad proposals" in the Social Care Bill (Wales) which is due to be brought forward in January.

She said she was pleased that the response to the proposals about the draft Bill – now being re-named the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Bill – was extremely constructive.

She said: "I have been pleased to
find that there is a real consensus for our broad proposals to safeguard
and protect. This level of public engagement is absolutely critical to
the success of our plans."

She added: "I am grateful for the support shown by individuals and organisations
from across Wales in this Bill and it shows once again the important
part that social services and social care play in all of our lives."