, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
—and panel. Sticking to the BPS, you've maintained it, which has been welcomed by me and the farming unions, but I'm just wondering if your department has made an assessment of the impact of inflation on the true value of the BPS for this forthcoming year.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Morning, Minister—
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Honorary member of the British Veterinary Association.
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Apprenticeships
I'm prepared to make an intervention if the Member for Alyn and Deeside allows me; it's very kind of him to do so. One of the key issues that has eaten away at budgets across the western hemisphere is inflation, not the premiership of Liz Truss, but inflation…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Minister, you'll be aware of the green energy opportunities that lie in west Wales, not least because I've continuously raised them, but also you seem to be spending an awful lot of time in west Wales of late. But these aren't just opportunities; there is an…
, Plenary
Debate on a Statement: The Draft Budget 2024-25
I'm pleased to participate in this debate today—one that is exceedingly important on many levels, particularly given the timing of the release of this draft budget, which thus far has allowed for only limited scrutiny. As I said during a debate just before…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, can I please ask for a statement from the Minister for Climate Change following the impact of flooding in my constituency of Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire? Like many parts of the country, the persistent and heavy rain that seemed to fall…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Motion to elect a temporary Chair, under Standing Order 17.22, for agenda item 11
That's correct, Chair.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Motion to elect a temporary Chair, under Standing Order 17.22, for agenda item 11
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Happy to nominate Alun Davies.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Diolch yn fawr, Huw.
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives' Debate: Agriculture
I appreciate the points that the Member is raising there. But do you not recognise that, given that the sustainable farming scheme—exactly the points that you are relating to—starts in 2025 and there's no transition from BPS to the sustainable farming scheme…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives' Debate: Agriculture
Will the Member give way?
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives' Debate: Agriculture
Diolch, Llywydd. It's a pleasure to open this debate and move the motion in the name of my colleague Darren Millar—a motion that recognises, that shows appreciation for, and looks to support the essential role that farmers play in our economy and in our wider…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Economy
Thank you, Chair.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Economy
I think it is. You could be leading the whole Government if you do decide to throw your hat into the ring.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Economy
Thank you. And my final question: as a former journalist, the opportunity for a scoop never eludes me. With the First Minister's announcement this morning, will you be throwing your hat into the ring for First Minister?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Economy
Okay. And finally, well, not finally, penultimately, in your evidence to us on 11 October, on the UK target border operating model and Windsor framework, you identified a number of issues where conversations were ongoing, including in relation to the…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Economy
So, on the negotiations to ensure a new equivalency agreement for UK-EU organic products, can you provide an update on those negotiations?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Economy
Okay, thank you. The EU is proposing an extension to the rules of origin in relation to electric vehicle batteries. Just wondering about the Welsh Government's view on this announcement by the EU, and any implications for industry here in Wales, if you've…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Economy
Diolch yn fawr, Cadeirydd. Good morning, Minister. I'm talking about the trade and co-operation agreement, if I may. In your statement on the outcome of the recent inter-ministerial group on UK-EU relations, you mentioned a number of issues relating to UK-EU…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Fab, thank you. Thank you, Chair. Thanks for indulging me.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Just one very quick question, if I may. I was just wondering if there will be funding from 1 April for food partnerships. I know they've been quite successful and they're starting to make an impact. That benefit could be lost if the rug is pulled out of it…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Thank you. Thank you, Chair.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Okay. And then the statutory review within the first 18 months—I'm just wondering what approach you'll be taking with stakeholders to assess their feedback. Will there be a formal consultation? Will there be a generic feedback process? What are the Welsh…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Is the door still open to a change if an alternative measure comes forward that satisfies what the Welsh Government are looking to do and the deliverability for the agricultural community? Is that door open?
