, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
It wouldn't be me; it would be the Minister for Climate Change, as she has responsibility for NRW. I know she's been having discussions with NRW around this, but I don't see that that would be for an oral statement. If there is any further information that…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. Digital now plays a significant role in our society, from allowing people to engage with health and public services, for instance, or reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation by maintaining contact with their friends and families, or, of…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Obviously, the Government is absolutely committed to the conservation values that you refer to. I think you've done absolutely the right thing in writing to the Minister, and you say you've had her helpful response.
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. The Member raises a very important point. I know the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership is very keen for our veterans and their families to be aware of the survey, and will be happy to do that and bring forward a written statement.
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Diolch, Llywydd. There is one change to this week's business. The Business Committee has agreed to postpone tomorrow's debate on the Senedd Commission budget until next week. Draft business for the next three weeks is set out on the business statement and…
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
I just think that we need to check that we're able to do that within GOWA.
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
We really think that this should be a matter for the Business Committee to bring forward. So, Welsh Government is happy to support the approach that you've brought forward.
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Thank you. I'm very happy to go with the 16 to 19 range, however, as you said yourself, at the moment there is no minimum limit. The maximum is 12 plus the First Minister and Counsel General. The thing I would say, from the inside looking out, is that the…
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Thanks very much. So, I think the range of 16 to 19 would probably be the most appropriate. I hear what Darren's saying; I think it's about futureproofing as well, because, clearly, there could be devolution of further powers and we discussed that previously…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Yes.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Absolutely.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Well, that would be a decision to take, wouldn't it?
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
That would be a decision for the Minister to make. It would stay—
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Yes.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
As I say, we are just working on that £278 million, or however many numbers of farmers—
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Well, yes, but—
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
More money?
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
And, obviously, we're—. We're getting into policy now, but there are three areas for payments within the sustainable farming scheme. So, again, that will all have to be worked out. So, we've got universal, optional and collaborative, and we'd have to work out…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
The latter.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
No, we won't go there.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
I might only have—[Laughter.]
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Million.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
So, we haven't got a target, I think it's fair to say. However, we certainly wouldn't want to see less, and what we want to do is incentivise, and you're quite right: we are still in the stage of co-design. So, last week, it was the NFU Cymru conference, and…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
We have the Gwlad newsletter that goes to every farmer. So, there are lots of ways that we engage.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Okay. So, we're designing the scheme so that every farmer will be eligible to be part of the scheme. Of course, there are farmers now who don't receive basic payment scheme. I have only come across one farmer who's told me they don't want to be part of the…
