, Plenary
90-second Statements
I'd like to take the opportunity this afternoon to pay tribute to a very special person form Wrexham, who was tragically killed in Ukraine in August. Ryan Evans was working with Reuters news agency in Kramatorsk in the east of the country, just 16 miles from…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Can I ask the Welsh Government to make the strongest possible representations to the UK Government about the critical situation in Sudan? The conflict there has set off the world's largest hunger crisis, and more than half the population—that's many millions…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you very much for that. You'll perhaps be aware that new welfare requirements are being introduced by supermarkets, which means that more space is required by poultry in such units. That is perfectly fair, but it means that more sheds are needed to…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
3. Will the First Minister provide an update on the planning and permits systems regulating the poultry industry? OQ61580
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
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, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting
Thank you very much. There we are, we'll wait for the meeting to move to private session.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting
Are you content to meet in private for the remainder of the meeting? Yes.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting
And therefore, in accordance with Standing Order 17.42(vi) and (ix), I propose that the committee resolves to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting. Are Members content?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Papers to note
Okay, so, we'll move on now to the next item on our agenda, which is item 4, and, as you see, there are 10 papers to note—a legacy of the fact that we’re coming out of recess, of course, and we need to catch up somewhat. So, are you happy to note those…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
Well, not just today, generally. But thank you so much for being with us. We appreciate it.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
There we are. Okay, and we're all holding our breath to see what comes out of this process.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
There we are, yes, let's finish on a positive. Thank you so much for the evidence that you've shared with us this morning. As you know, we will send you a copy of the draft transcript to check for accuracy, and, obviously, this is the start of an inquiry that…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
Very, very briefly, then, because we are out of time.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
Okay.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
Yes, okay, and I'm sure we can find out a bit more about the Scottish fund as well. Thank you. Joyce.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
Yes. So, Wales Environment Link has told us in written evidence that marine Cymru could be a good example of leveraging private investment. Could you just briefly expand on what that means or looks like?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
Sure, so it's using existing funds in a different way, essentially, because if there are no additional funds, then—.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
Okay. We'll have to move on because we've got 10 minutes left. I just wanted to pick up on—. There have been numerous references to funding, clearly. I just want to be clear about what your ask of the Government is in terms of funding as ENGOs, because you’ve…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
Okay, thank you very much. We're going to move now to focusing a bit more on marine, and I'll invite Joyce to lead us on this one.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
No, it's okay. It's okay.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
I'm just conscious that we have less than 20 minutes. Carry on, it's fine, but just for us to be mindful of that. But I'm not panicking yet, don't worry.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
Yes, you're right. That was a good session there. Right, okay—we'll move to Carolyn.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
Yes, okay. Thank you, Janet. I think we'll move on in the interests of time.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
One word answers are acceptable, but you're more than—[Interruption.] Yes.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with environmental organisations
Yes, Annie wants to come in, and I'm sure Chloe—
