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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Food Security
—the Conservatives—[Laughter.] There is a retort. I do hope in responding to this debate, and I'm assuming it's the leader of the opposition, the Conservatives will take the opportunity to distance themselves from the policies of the UK Tory…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Food Security
I think it's fair to say that, obviously, the pandemic has caused global disruption in the way you refer. However, your Chancellor had the opportunity to do something about it today and he didn't do it. Five billion pounds to take 5p off a litre of…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Food Security
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. Like all Members contributing to this debate today, I want to begin by paying tribute to our farmers and our rural communities for the vital contribution that they make to the health and prosperity of our nation. As we…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Food Security
Formally.
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I know the Minister for Economy and his officials have been working very closely on this matter, and the Minister for Economy will be publishing a written statement today.
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I know the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language is aware of the case that you refer to, and obviously consuming a more nutritious diet during the school day is absolutely necessary for a variety of reasons, which you've referred to. Welsh…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Well, as I think you just referred to in your question, the Minister for Health and Social Services has given the health board three months to address these issues, with immediate effect. We are now one month into that, and I know she has had a first monthly…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I will certainly speak to the Minister for Climate Change. My understanding is that, with a huge number of programme for government commitments, et cetera, within her portfolio, this was something that she didn't feel she could give resources to, certainly…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. As you're aware, the Welsh Government has indeed been given supersponsor status, and I know my colleague Jane Hutt, the Minister for Social Justice, has been working very closely and very hard with the UK Government to ensure that we are able to…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I agree—timely responses are very important when we're dealing with very emotive issues quite often. I think that the most appropriate way forward would be for the Minister for Health and Social Services to raise this with the chair of Betsi…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I thank Peter Fox for those two requests. In relation to access to GP services, you'll be aware that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic constituents have been able to access their GP via telephone consultations, via video consultations. And, of course, it's not…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Diolch, Llywydd. There is one change to this week's business: the statement on the Commission on Justice in Wales and the Law Commission report on Welsh Tribunals has been postponed. Draft business for the next three weeks is set out on the business statement…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Diolch yn fawr.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
No, absolutely. We make sure that all our stakeholders are included in that. I think it's really important that nobody's shut out. I've always said, 'Our stakeholders are outside the door.' We have an incredible—. Far more than any other country, I think…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
So, I'm not sure it's joint policy making, because it is up to each individual country what they do. I think what I was trying to say—. I don't think it constrains policy; I can say that very clearly. And certainly, you referred to the animal health and…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Yes. I don't think it does constrain policy, to be perfectly frank. I mentioned that I think it's common courtesy to share. I think what it does give is the opportunity for other countries to look at our proposals and perhaps identify if there's an issue that…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
So, I think this an area—. The frameworks are an area where we've kind of led the way, and because—. I mentioned fisheries and the way that we've always worked on fisheries, and animal health and welfare is another example of where we've always had a kind of…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Again, going back to the plan, it does set out our intention to introduce a licensing requirement for animal welfare establishments and animal exhibits. We're going to consult on the actual nature and the scope of this work, potentially under the Animal…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
The success and the progress with the project will be reviewed by the animal health and welfare framework group's oversight of the animal welfare plan for Wales. I think it's fair to say that we're working much better with local authorities in this area. What…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Actually, it's not the regulations themselves; it's the statutory guidance for the breeding of dogs regulations that's being revised. As you know, we have our public consultation. I think it's really important—we need to clarify and strengthen key areas…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
This is something that officials are looking at very closely. We're trying to see what we need to do. I have to say, it's quite a complex piece of work, and I know that Christianne and her team are working as closely as they can. We want to work very closely…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Oh, plans. Sorry. Yes, absolutely. We've been doing ongoing work in relation to that, and, in the last few weeks, I think some of Christianne's officials have been meeting with third sector organisations around this. And we do have a number of charities, as…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Sorry, I missed that. Have any—?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Well, as I say, it's very early stages, but, yes, I'll keep you updated.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
For the last 10 years, there's been a statutory requirement for all European fishing vessels over 12m to have a functioning VMS on board. That has to report every couple of hours. I mentioned the under-12m one. That requires reporting at 10-minute intervals…
