Leanne Wood says the assembly's standards commissioner may not have the resources to deal with harassment complaints.

The first minister says there is "great merit" in exploring how the standards commissioner's role could change.

Asked by Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood about a timescale for the inquiry into how he handled Carl Sargeant's sacking, the first minister says the process will need to "proceed as quickly as possible".

The first minister, speaking about the upcoming inquest, says it is "hugely important" that the "whole story is there for all to see", rather than "in bits".

UKIP leader Neil Hamilton quotes an interview in which Carl Sargeant describes a "poisonous atmosphere" in the Welsh Government.

Mr Hamilton also expresses concerns over statements to the media made by the first minister following the sacking of Carl Sargeant.

He says if the first minister believes he acted by the book on allegations against Carl Sargeant, "does he now think the book should be thrown away?"

The first minister says "any issues that were brought to my attention at that time were dealt with,"

He adds “if people wish to come forward to me and explain things to me about their experience, then I’m more than willing for that to happen”.

Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies refers to claims about bullying in the Welsh Government made by former cabinet minister Leighton Andrews, who has described a "toxic" atmosphere at the top of the administration.

Mr Davies says if the allegations are true. "it's no way to run a government".

The Welsh Government shouldn't be afraid of using NHS services across the border where necessary, says the first minister.

We now move on to Questions to the First Minister.

The first question tabled for today is by Janet Finch-Saunders, external: Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's public procurement priorities?

Presiding Officer Elin Jones gives the final tribute, saying: "Carl's legacy will touch many people across the nation for many years to come."

She suspends proceedings for a few minutes before plenary resumes with Questions to the First Minister.

Labour's Jenny Rathbone says Carl Sargeant will mainly be remembered for the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.

She says he was a "great problem-solver and campaigner".

Mick Antoniw, Labour AM for Pontypridd, recalls Carl Sargeant as communities secretary showing support for homeless people by joining sellers of The Big Issue magazine on the streets, external.

He says his contribution in many fields will not be forgotten.

"So many people admired and respected him," he says.

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Conservative AM Darren Millar describes last week as "a devastating week for Welsh politics".

He says that beneath Carl Sargeant's "tough exterior" was "a very kind heart which was always seeking to fight for the underdog".

"Carl had an infectious smile - and boy, could he make me laugh", he says.

Labour AM Rhianon Passmore says Carl Sargeant was "a champion of equality and women's rights" and "an authentic working-class politician".

"It is almost unbearable to know he died not knowing how much we loved and respected him," she says.

Former presiding officer Lord Elis-Thomas says he and Carl Sargeant would have "a marvellous time on the north east express train" when travelling together as AMs from north Wales.

He hails Mr Sargeant's "great contribution to the environment of Wales, and particularly the designated landscapes".

Conservative AM Nick Ramsay says Carl Sargeant always greeted him as "comrade or mate".

He was "one of the most human souls I have ever met," he says.

He recalls Mr Sargeant's great karaoke voice and an occasion when staff at a hotel mistook him for a bouncer.

Former Labour minister John Griffiths, who served in the cabinet with Carl Sargeant, says he was "a great colleague and friend" who always provided "constructive engagement".

He adds he was "ready to listen and compromise, but also to stand firm".

Plaid Cymru's Simon Thomas says Carl Sargeant "reminded me a great deal of the men in my family - working-class men".

He says Mr Sargeant's ability to guide through the Well-being of Future Generations Actin 2015 was "one of the crowning achievements of any legislature".

Former Labour minister Jane Hutt recalls many campaigns working alongside Carl Sargeant.

"He was loved and respected by all here today," she says, adding that he was "greatly admired and will be greatly missed".

Labour's Rebecca Evans, who worked as Carl Sargeant's researcher and later as his junior minister, says: "Carl put his unique and colourful stamp on everything we did.

"He was a big man with a big heart," she adds.

Labour AM Joyce Watson describes Carl Sargeant as "the authentic voice of Welsh working-class men".

"It was obvious to everyone he was in politics for the right reasons," she says.