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Group 3: Definitions of agriculture and ancillary activities (Amendments 2, 3, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75)
Move.
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Group 3: Definitions of agriculture and ancillary activities (Amendments 2, 3, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75)
Diolch, Llywydd. I think I set out very clearly why the amendments tabled in the name of Sam Kurtz weren't required due to the definitions being very clearly described in the Bill as drafted, so I ask Members to accept my Government amendments 2 and 3 and to…
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Group 3: Definitions of agriculture and ancillary activities (Amendments 2, 3, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75)
Diolch, Llywydd. Amendments 2 and 3 tabled in my name provide clarity in section 2 of the Bill. The amendments guide the reader to the definitions of 'agriculture' and 'ancillary activity' respectively. This ensures that the reader is signposted to the…
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Group 2: Equal Status of the Objectives (Amendment 51)
Thank you. This amendment was tabled at Stage 2 and was not agreed by Members at the time. I just want to reiterate that the sustainable land management objectives as drafted in the Bill are to be considered together. There is no hierarchy, so this amendment…
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Group 1: The Sustainable Land Management Objectives (Amendments 48, 49, 50, 39)
Amendment 49 and amendment 39. I support amendment 39, which has been tabled by Plaid Cymru here today and which recognises the importance of the contribution to their local economy of farm and other agricultural businesses within their communities. The…
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Group 1: The Sustainable Land Management Objectives (Amendments 48, 49, 50, 39)
Diolch, Llywydd. I, too, would like to start with some 'thank yous'. I'd like to thank my excellent Bill team, many of whom had not worked on legislation before, and all Welsh Government officials who've worked on this very important piece of legislation. I'd…
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Motion under Standing Order 16.5 to establish a Senedd Committee
So, I was going to say that, obviously, the debate that the leader of the opposition referred to in his intervention is a matter of public record. We believe, as a Government, that this special purpose committee will strike the right balance with the work…
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Motion under Standing Order 16.5 to establish a Senedd Committee
Fine.
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Motion under Standing Order 16.5 to establish a Senedd Committee
Thank you. Well, as you—
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Motion under Standing Order 16.5 to establish a Senedd Committee
As the UK COVID inquiry does move through each of its modules, this special purpose committee will allow the Senedd to determine were there any gaps, for instance, in relation to Wales’s preparedness and response. I'll take the intervention.
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Motion under Standing Order 16.5 to establish a Senedd Committee
Can I just finish?
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Motion under Standing Order 16.5 to establish a Senedd Committee
Diolch, Llywydd. I would just reiterate what the leader of the opposition has said. Welsh Government worked with the opposition party, the Welsh Conservatives, in relation to the establishment of this special purpose committee. There's certainly no deal been…
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Motion under Standing Order 16.5 to establish a Senedd Committee
Diolch, Llywydd—
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Motion under Standing Order 16.5 to establish a Senedd Committee
Formally move.
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Business Statement and Announcement
I was extremely sorry to hear about the incident you refer to, and I'd like to pass on Welsh Government's condolences to Ashley's family. Welsh Government takes road safety very seriously, and we do await the latest details of the accident you referred to…
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Business Statement and Announcement
It is indeed Dementia Action/Awareness Week, and, just looking round the Chamber, it’s good to see Members from all parties displaying lapel badges to support the week, and, as you know, the theme of this week is supporting early diagnosis, and that’s…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Well, I wasn’t aware of your petition around the park that you're referring to, and I don't think it would be for the Minister for Finance and Local Government. You asked a couple of questions, so if you're asking for a written statement around the importance…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I was aware of the Prime Minister's farm-to-fork summit that was held at No. 10. I think it's probably just about finished. I wasn't invited, but he very graciously allowed one of my officials to attend. I did send a senior official, because I do…
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Business Statement and Announcement
As you say, this was announced last week by the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, and he remains committed to strengthening that support that is available to home educators, and £1.7 million has been provided to local authorities to support EHE…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I will ask the Minister for Economy to bring forward a written statement at the most appropriate time. I'm not sure whether that will be before the summer recess, but I will certainly ask him to do so.
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I think 'foolish', 'destructive' and 'very short-sighted' is a fair analysis of the UK Government's decision. It became very clear very quickly, I think, that they were absolutely entrenched in that decision to withdraw from Erasmus+. As you say…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. We are working very hard to create a more equal and prosperous Wales, where everyone has got an opportunity to play their full part in our economy and our society. And supporting older workers to stay in work does offer employers, I think, a rich…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I'm grateful to the Member for raising the fact that it's Coeliac UK's awareness week. It is a disease that affects, as you say, a great many people, and I'm very pleased that you've had an answer to your question today from the Minister for Health…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I think you asked me a question a few months ago—probably about three months ago—around the aggregate levy and the devolution of that. I don't think there's been a huge amount to update you on since that time. As you say, aggregates are a valuable…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. We have received allegations that the operator is still coaling, but I do think, from what's been assessed, the allegations seem to be based on members of the public observing coal being transported from the site, rather than evidence of…
