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Debate on the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee Report—'Raising the Bar: Securing the future of Hospitality, Tourism and Retail'
I want to thank the Chair and clerks for their work on this report, and I also want to give thanks for the work that happened through the engagement team, which was a great help as we gathered evidence from workers in the sectors of tourism, retail and…
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Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 8
Back to you, Chair.
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Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 8
Thank you, both.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 8
Thank you.
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Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 8
John, any additional comments?
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Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 8
Brilliant. Thank you. We've touched on England and the licensing scheme there, but, of course, there are other countries that have banned the use of glue traps—for example, Ireland and New Zealand. Is there anything that we can learn from their experiences?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 8
Thank you for that, Ian. John, did you want to add anything on that before I move to my next question?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 8
Perhaps you might not be able to answer this now, but, of course, if you’re able to send something after the session, it would be appreciated. But do you have an idea of how many pest control companies are operating outside of the trade associations, so they…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 8
Thank you for that. I think that does provide some clarity, but, of course, there’s still that issue that, if they’re not associated with a trade organisation, it is voluntary.
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Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 8
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I’m not sure if you’re looking at my notes—I was going to be asking about that definition. A lot of the things that I was going to cover have already been covered in previous answers, but there were some elements that I just wanted to come…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
Back to you, Chair.
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Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
Great. Thank you.
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Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
Great. Simon, yes.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
David, do you want to pick up on that, then?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
Okay. Finally, Chair, I'd be interested in your views on the list of purposes for which support can be provided within the Bill. Shall I start with Collin and then head over to David to finish?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
Thank you. In terms of the four sustainable land management objectives underpinning the Bill, in your view, are they appropriate? Would you, for example, want to see an additional objective?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
That's interesting.
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Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
Great. Thank you. If I can move on to animal health and welfare considerations in the wider Bill. My next three questions are for RSPCA Cymru and the BVA. Of course, if anyone has anything they wish to add, please indicate. If I can kick off by asking how…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
Yes, of course.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
Right. Any additional comments?
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Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
So, essentially, it would just be the fencing—
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
Just to be clear on that last question, it wasn't about unintended consequences, it was more around are there alternative humane methods that could be used.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
Thank you. I find it somewhat paradoxical in some ways, asking around less humane methods being used, as glue traps and snares themselves are not humane. But thinking about alternatives here, I was wondering if there were any recommendations around what sort…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
Anything additional to add there, Collin?
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Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 7
Any views from you, David?
