, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
In my early discussions with Peter—. He wants better procurement, for instance, and I agree with that, so I don't think we would need this Bill to do that; we have other legislative frameworks—you know that we've got the procurement Bill coming forward. So…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
I suppose the national food strategy. I think we could certainly look at that.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Yes, absolutely. Obviously, on the policy side, we are looking at that. As you say, these things don't cost any money, really, do they? That's something that we're looking at on the policy side, for sure. I mentioned the national food strategy—that's…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
As I said, I'm very happy to look at some aspects of Peter's proposed Bill, and I've certainly had some good conversations with him on that.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
I'll let David answer that one.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Yes, I would, because one of the earlier questions from the Chair was, 'Why should the cost be a barrier?' I tried to explain that it's not the cost that's the main barrier for me; it's the fact that I don't think we need a piece of legislation to do what…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
I don't think it's possible to estimate the resource completely, but I don't think it's because work is in silos. We're a very small Government, if you like, so officials talk to each other. I don't think there's a silo, in the negative sense. But I do think…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Yes, it would impact on the future funding of things that we're doing, or things that we're planning to do as a Government, unless I had an increase in my budget, and I don't see that happening any time soon, with the pressures our budgets are under. To be…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Well, as you know, the well-being of future generations Act requires our public bodies—and Welsh Government obviously as well—and that includes, obviously, local authorities, health boards, to look at the well-being goals, the targets that have been set…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Obviously, it's the Member's proposed Bill; it's a Bill that Welsh Government isn't supporting, so it's not for me to engage with the local authorities and health boards; that is for Peter to do. And as I said earlier, I'm not sure how much of that engagement…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
So, the community food strategy is, as I say, in development, and that is a specific programme for government commitment. It was in our manifesto and we are taking that forward. We've also got the Welsh Government's strategic vision for the food industry…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
So, no, we haven't done a cost analysis, or cost-benefit analysis, as yet. The work that we've done so far on the community food strategy—and, unfortunately, that work has had to be stopped because David Lloyd-Thomas is working on this at the moment and is…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
The cost is important, and that's why I've pointed out in the paper that I gave to committee where I thought the costs were underestimated. But I think the bigger issue for me, and certainly for Welsh Government, is that the Bill—. We don't believe it's…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Thank you. Well, I think the Bill does fall well short of delivering a sustainable food system, so the costs really bear no relation to whatever might be needed to create a completely sustainable food system. What we do think is the Bill would create an…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Yes. Thank you very much, Chair. I'm Lesley Griffiths, I'm the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd. I'm joined by David Lloyd-Thomas, who's head of the food policy and strategy unit.
, Plenary
& 6. The general principles of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill
I note what you say and defining sustainable land management by reference to the objectives and the duty does provide certainty, I think, in shaping possible action to the specific context of land management within Wales. Huw also mentioned around it being a…
, Plenary
& 6. The general principles of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill
Diolch, Llywydd. I very much welcome all of the comments that have been made by Members today and the spirit in which they've been made. I've set out today why I believe this Bill is an important step in agricultural reform here in Wales and I've listened…
, Plenary
& 6. The general principles of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill
Turning to the recommendations from the committees, given the detailed nature of the committee reports and the number of recommendations made—84 in total—it is not possible to respond to each one of them individually in the time available today. I have…
, Plenary
& 6. The general principles of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I'm very pleased to open this debate on the general principles of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill and to move the motion and the financial resolution. The Bill represents an important first step in our plans for agricultural…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I don't think the Deputy Minister for Social Services was aware of the specific issue that you raise, and I think it would be really good if you could write to her, and she will certainly look into what was, obviously, a very worrying situation…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Public Health Wales have been fully engaged with Caerphilly council and are content with the measures currently being employed to minimise any human health risks. I know NRW are also working with the local authority and their contractors to provide some…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
With regard to your latter question, an LDP is a matter for the local authority, so I don't see any need for a Government statement. It was really good to hear about the first initiative you were discussing. As you know, one of our programme for government…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. You'll be aware that the majority of dentists are independent self-employed practitioners. They can choose how they spend their time. I don't think there's any shortage of dentists, but I think there is a shortage of dentists who are prepared to…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. In relation to your second question, you're absolutely right; it is vital that the learning needs of a deaf child are absolutely met. I will ask the Minister for Education and Welsh Language to write to you on the issue. With regard to your first…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I know the report made for very harrowing reading. It identified substantive gaps in care and a real lack of support for some very distressed and vulnerable women. It's really important that women involved with the criminal justice system are held…
