, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. With regard to your last point, I am aware that, certainly, my own local authority did have funding to award to local groups if they wanted to take part in Jubilee celebrations or organise a street party, et cetera. So, I'm presuming that that's…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much. The Healthy Start scheme is a welfare food scheme, which, as you're aware, is not devolved for Wales. However, the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Well-being wrote to the Secretary of State, I think, at the end of last year, and has…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I'm certainly very happy to take part in No Mow May—I think my garden's very appreciative of it, and I certainly am too. It's great that you are this species champion, as you say. It was also World Bee Day last Friday; I was very pleased to do a…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I do think that the most appropriate way for you now is to write to the Minister for Economy around your specific constituent and the experiences that they've had. I'm not aware of any review, but, as I say, if you do write to the Minister for…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. We continue to prioritise investment for eating disorders services, and, since 2017, as I'm sure the Member is aware, health boards have received an additional £4.1 million to support improvements in those services, and particularly in waiting…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I'm very pleased you welcomed the additional funding that the Deputy Minister for culture and arts announced last week, as you say, in a written statement. I don't think there will be an opportunity to have an oral statement before the summer…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. You're quite right; there are many exciting things going on in my constituency of Wrexham at the moment. We won't say anything about the result on Sunday, but we're certainly looking forward to the semi-final of the play-offs on Saturday. I think…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Diolch, Llywydd. I have one change to today's agenda. I have extended the length of the Counsel General's statement on justice in Wales to 45 minutes. Draft business for the next three sitting weeks is set out on the business statement and announcement, which…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Well, we are obviously very aware of the very important role carers play and I think it's really important that we value them and they feel valued. You'll be aware that in recognition of the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, for instance, and the…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much. Obviously, we are very aware of the UK Government's Online Safety Bill that has been introduced into Parliament. Digital tools and technologies are a part of everyday life for us and it's a very important area that you've raised. I know…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much, and I'm very much looking forward to a walk round the Senedd tomorrow with some greyhounds, and like you, I would encourage all Members or as many Members as possible to join this. I think it's being hosted by Luke Fletcher and yourself…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I would advise the Member to await a response to his letter—I think he said to the leader of Bridgend council. And then once you've had the response, perhaps after you've considered it, if you feel you need to, write to the Minister for Finance and Local…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you, and I think you raise a very important point. As you say, it's not an issue for Welsh Government around the issuing of licences, it's a reserved matter, and this is held by the UK Government. We're not responsible for that. However, you're making a…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I will certainly ask the Deputy Minister for Climate Change if there is anything he can update Members on in relation to road safety. I'm not sure if you said on rural roads or north Wales. In relation to the Llanbedr bypass—and I certainly join…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. So, you refer to a piece of work that is currently being undertaken, and I know the Minister is having a look at what has come from the group, and she certainly will be bringing Members up to date when she's considered all the recommendations.
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Diolch, Llywydd. There is one change to this week's business. The Business Committee has agreed tomorrow's Conservative and Plaid Cymru debates should be swapped. Draft business for the next three weeks is set out on the business statement and announcement…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of the Agricultural Pollution Regulations
Thank you.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of the Agricultural Pollution Regulations
Well, that's a really good question, because I am asked what do I want to see—what targets will we set, for instance. So, this is very long-term action. Even if we had no agricultural pollution incidents from this week, it will still take years and years for…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of the Agricultural Pollution Regulations
Unfortunately, we're still in the pandemic, aren't we? So, I go back to what I was saying: we hadn't seen any decrease in the number of incidents. We're still having, on average, three per week, and that has continued into this year, unfortunately. I got to a…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of the Agricultural Pollution Regulations
So, obviously, water sits in the portfolio of the Minister for Climate Change, but, as I say, we're one department and we work very closely together. But, when water was in my portfolio, up until the last election—. As you say, they are heavily regulated in a…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of the Agricultural Pollution Regulations
As I say, I can't think of any time that they've raised concerns with me. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but I've never had notice of it. As you heard Vicky say, they wouldn't either.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of the Agricultural Pollution Regulations
Yes. It's their statutory responsibility. Yes, absolutely.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of the Agricultural Pollution Regulations
But, obviously, if you were aware of an issue, and if it was of concern, you could raise it with me. I probably wouldn't be able to intervene in an individual case, but, certainly, you know, I could offer some advice.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of the Agricultural Pollution Regulations
I can't think of any time when I would have had notification. I'll ask Vicky if officials do.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of the Agricultural Pollution Regulations
As I say, I think NRW would have a pragmatic discussion. They would talk about it to the tenant and the landlord. I am aware. I've met with the tribunal representatives a few times to talk about how we can help tenant farmers more in this respect. So, I think…
