, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Okay. Thanks for that. I know that Luke Fletcher would like to come in on this particular issue. Luke.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Thank you very much for those introductions. Perhaps I can kick off this session with a series of questions. Now, there are four sustainable land management objectives in the agriculture Bill. Can you tell us how will the four sustainable land management…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
So, we will move on to item 3 on our agenda, which is an evidence session—the first evidence session—for the committee to consider the general principles of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill that was introduced on 26 September and was referred to this committee…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Papers to note
We will move on, therefore, to item 2, which is papers to note. You will see that there are two papers to note, a letter from the Chair to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd, and a letter from the Minister for Economy and the…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Thank you very much. Are there any other declarations of interest? No.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Welcome, everyone, to this meeting of the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee in the Senedd. I haven't received any apologies. Are there any declarations of interest that Members would like to declare? Sam Kurtz.
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: Regional Economic Development
Can I thank the Minister for his statement this afternoon? The creation of regional frameworks in December was an important step forward in recognising the economic value of individual regions and also provides the opportunity to build for the future by…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public for the remainder of the meeting
So, we'll move on to item 3, and I propose in accordance with Standing Order 17.42 that the committee resolves to exclude the public from the following items. Are Members content? I see that Members are indeed content. So, the motion is agreed and we will…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Paper(s) to note
We'll move on, then, to item 2, which is papers to note. As you'll see, there are a number of papers to note. You'll be very pleased to hear that I won't go through all of them, but are there any specific issues that Members would like to raise from these…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Thank you very much. Any other Members? No.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Welcome to this meeting of the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee this term. I hope that Members enjoyed the summer. I haven't received any apologies this morning. Now, the public part of today's meeting will be very brief, as we intend to move into…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Thank you for that response, Minister. Now, in the foreword of the Welsh Government's infrastructure investment strategy, you said that 'It is essential that the role which infrastructure plays is maximised, and that we have the infrastructure in place to…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
4. What are the Minister's spending priorities for Preseli Pembrokeshire for the next 12 months? OQ58431
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, it's vital that high-quality dental care is available to people when they need it, and yet I continue to receive correspondence from frustrated and indeed angry constituents who are living with discomfort and pain because they've not been able…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
4. Will the First Minister make a statement on the delivery of health services in Preseli Pembrokeshire? OQ58385
, Plenary
Motion of condolence and tributes to Her Majesty The Queen
Llywydd, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth had a profoundly deep impact on families right across the world. My own family was indeed one of them—so profound in fact that, as some of you know, my middle name is Windsor, named after the royal family as I was born in…
, Plenary
Motion of condolence and tributes to Her Majesty The Queen
I stand today to share the nation's grief following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Our thoughts at the moment are with those who have felt that loss so deeply—the royal family, those who loved her, and those who served and worked in her name. The…
, Plenary
Debate on the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee Report: 'Refreshing Wales’ Bovine TB Eradication Programme'
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I'd like to thank Members and, indeed, the Minister for their contributions to this debate. We've heard just how devastating bovine TB is for Welsh farmers. I want to make it clear to the sector that the Economy, Trade and Rural…
, Plenary
Debate on the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee Report: 'Refreshing Wales’ Bovine TB Eradication Programme'
I move the motion tabled in my name. As the Welsh Government reviews its bovine TB strategy, the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee felt this presented a good opportunity to undertake a short, sharp inquiry into the programme. From the outset, I'd…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for that response, Minister. It's vital that the Welsh Government works with local authorities, and indeed stakeholders, to identify skills and capacity deficits in local areas in order to meet shifting market demands. You may be aware that EDF…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
6. What are the Welsh Government's economic priorities for Preseli Pembrokeshire for the next 12 months? OQ58334
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public for the remainder of the meeting
We'll move on therefore to item 4 on our agenda this morning, and I propose, in accordance with Standing Order 17.42, that the committee resolves to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting. Are Members content? I see that Members are indeed…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
Thank you, Hefin. And our session has now come to an end. So, on behalf of the committee, can I thank you both for you time this morning? It's been very, very useful for us as a committee to hear your views; it will be useful for us in scrutinising this free…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
Thank you, Sam. And I now bring in Hefin David. Hefin.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
Thank you, Luke, and I'll now bring in Sam Kurtz to ask a few questions. Sam.
