12 July 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Thank you. I think it gives us an opportunity, with having such a major free school meals programme being rolled out right across Wales, to make sure that we have as much Welsh produce as possible. I think it's Monmouthshire council that are having a look at…
12 July 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
The Welsh Government continues to support close working with our businesses, with the three food innovation centres across Wales I mentioned in my opening answer to you, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre Cymru, which I think you opened a couple of…
12 July 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
The Welsh Government provides a comprehensive package to support innovation within food and drink companies across Wales. We fund the award-winning Project Helix, delivered by a network of three food centres across Wales, as well as supporting access to the…
12 July 2023 , Plenary
Motion to allocate a committee Chair to a political group
Formally.
12 July 2023 , Plenary
Motion to establish a committee
Formally.
12 July 2023 , Plenary
Motion to suspend Standing Orders
Formally.
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd: Government response to the second phase of the sustainable farming scheme co-design
Thank you. Well, I don't think I can be more clear that this scheme is for active farmers. I certainly don't want to see any multinationals come in and throw, as you say, a tenant off their land, and that's absolutely why we are have a tenant working group…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd: Government response to the second phase of the sustainable farming scheme co-design
Thank you. I just realised, when Huw Irranca-Davies mentioned new entrants, that Sam Kurtz asked me about new entrants too, and I didn't answer that question. It's absolutely vital that the scheme works for new entrants, because, if you don't have new…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd: Government response to the second phase of the sustainable farming scheme co-design
Thank you to Jane Dodds for those points and questions. You heard what I've said in my previous answers to Sam and Llyr around the 10 per cent of trees. We did receive feedback, I think it's fair to say, during the co-design phase, that we should include…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd: Government response to the second phase of the sustainable farming scheme co-design
Thank you very much. You talked about an announcement on BPS before the Royal Welsh Show. I’m not sure if you were referring to Glastir, because I have committed to continuing BPS until 2024. I have also gone to great lengths to assure people that we won’t…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd: Government response to the second phase of the sustainable farming scheme co-design
Thank you very much, and thank you for that last point. I think it is really important that we don't come at it from a political perspective, and that we do all work together in making sure that this scheme is absolutely right. I've said that all along. I've…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd: Government response to the second phase of the sustainable farming scheme co-design
We received feedback on the number of changes some farmers will have to undertake, along with a request to provide farmers enough time to understand and implement changes. We are, therefore, considering a phased approach. This could mean we focus on rolling…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd: Government response to the second phase of the sustainable farming scheme co-design
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I'm pleased to update the Senedd today on the development of the sustainable farming scheme. This is the first major new initiative underpinned by our soon-to-be landmark Agriculture (Wales) Act, and mirrors its…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
And I think that is absolutely the definition: we're a nation of sanctuary for everyone who needs it. I think you're talking more in general terms about a lack of respect in this Chamber, and I do think that happens quite often in this Chamber, and perhaps we…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Well, I certainly think this year we've seen some excellent examples of wildflower meadows and roundabouts. I know, in my own constituency of Wrexham—and perhaps I can plug that, because I know they're in a Wales in Bloom competition for their roundabouts in…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. As you point out, the Healthy Start scheme is not devolved, but it does provide financial help towards buying healthy food, milk and formula. The payments for under-ones is £8.50 a week, whereas for infants between one and four years, it's £4.25 a…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
This issue doesn't sit with the Minister for Economy; it sits with the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip. However, each bid is assessed with very strict eligibility criteria. I would think the best way forward, really, would be for the club—. I mean…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I do recognise the value of our trees and woodlands and hedgerows, and, immediately after this business statement, I'll be making a statement on the current position of the sustainable farming scheme, where absolutely that will be recognised…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. The Member raises a very important point. We know that often a cancer diagnosis does bring with it severe financial implications. People may not be able to work and they might have further costs for energy. You mentioned energy specifically, so we…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. The Deputy Minister for Social Partnership is very aware of the Royal British Legion Credit their Service campaign, and I know her officials have met with the charity, and are continuing to work closely with the armed forces expert group, the armed…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I think it's really valuable for organisations such as Connah's Quay Town Football Club to make sure that individuals are aware of what support is already on offer. I think it's great that they're doing this in Jamie's name going forward. We'll…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. Well, in relation to the issue you raise about foodbanks, it's certainly a very serious issue, because I think we've all seen with foodbanks across our constituencies that they haven't been as well stocked as they had previously, because…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. In relation to your first request, your phrase was 'inappropriate level of democratic scrutiny'. Well, that is a matter for Conwy County Borough Council as to how they decide to spend the money that is allocated to them. In response to your second…
11 July 2023 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. Tomorrow, the Business Committee will seek a suspension of Standing Orders to enable us to consider three motions relating to Senedd committees. Draft business for the next three weeks of the autumn term is set out on the…
4 July 2023 , Plenary
The Animal By-Products, Pet Passport and Animal Health (Fees) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I am grateful to Members for their comments. If I can start with Alun Davies, on behalf of the LJC committee, I'm grateful for the way that he's reflected the Welsh Government's response, and I'll be very happy to write to…
