Dr. Maria O'Dwyer:

I think Mr. Chance wrapped up very succinctly, but I wish to pick up on the point the Chairman made about play and being in the car. Pre pandemic, the more natural play we saw with children was in areas of disadvantage, which is ironic. Children in those areas would have played in the way children played 40 years ago. Children come home, the street lights are on and the neighbours watch them play. They use green spaces and community facilities. One of the benefits of the pandemic, which I hope we carry forward, is that renewed focus on free play and the use of green and outdoor spaces. The idea of putting children in cars on commutes or having scheduled play dates on rubberised play mats in play parks is starting to be phased out, thankfully. In terms of play being a key process and outcome for child development, we are delighted that there is a positive to take from the pandemic.