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Review of The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021
Okay, thank you. That's helpful clarity, because I visited a treatment plant where—my understanding, and I'm happy to be proved wrong on it—they treat for phosphates but not nitrates when discharging from a treatment plant. So, if they're not treating…
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Review of The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021
Thank you, Chair. Good morning, both. There was an interesting point made there with regard to the monitoring of nitrates, or nitrates only, with regard to this NVZ. Is it your understanding that, with water treatment plants and their monitoring of only…
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Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Yes, I declare an interest as a director of the charity Wales Federation of Young Farmers Clubs.
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you, Minister. I am aware of the many exciting opportunities around the net-zero journey that exist within my area of Pembrokeshire, and in particular the huge opportunity that the Haven Waterway has to support not only the decarbonisation of industries…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
6. What action is the Welsh Government taking to encourage industrial growth in west Wales? OQ56910
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Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, First Minister. Crime in the countryside causes serious distress to our rural communities, with agricultural vehicle thefts, sheep worrying and the vandalism of wildlife nesting areas all being reported in recent months. As a member of Wales YFC…
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Questions to the First Minister
8. What action is the Welsh Government taking to help reduce rural crime? OQ56909
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Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales, and Trefnydd: Future Farming Policy and the Sustainable Farming Scheme
I would like to begin by thanking the Minister for advance sight of today’s statement, and it’s quite timely as well, Llywydd, as I asked the Minister for clarity over the future of Glastir funding last Wednesday, and while no commitment was offered then, I…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Access to defibrillators
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd, and thank you to all Members, and the Minister, that have contributed to this afternoon's debate. After the horrendous scenes witnessed on the international television during last June's Denmark versus Finland match during the Euros…
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90-second Statements
Diolch, Llywydd. Today marks the National Farmers Union's annual Back British Farming Day, a fantastic opportunity in which we can recognise, support and thank our hard-working farmers from across the United Kingdom. Welsh farming is the cornerstone of…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Thank you, Minister. I welcome the new rules, informally known as Lucy's law, which came into force last Friday, surrounding puppy and kitten breeding in Wales, and I pay tribute to the many organisations, individuals, including my colleague Janet…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
3. What action is the Welsh Government taking to regulate dog breeding in Wales? OQ56814
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
That will be disappointing for farmers across Wales to hear. Finally, Minister, I expect many Members across this Chamber would have received a huge range of correspondence from constituents regarding concerns about gaps in Welsh equine ID legislation…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Thank you, Minister. Yes, you mentioned the vaccine that could be available in four years' time, but this new test, Enferplex, is being delivered on the ground already, so that really does show that there is impetus within the agricultural community to get…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Diolch, Llywydd. Minister, it was good to welcome you to west Wales in August for the Pembrokeshire County Show. I know your attendance will have been appreciated by the show committee and the exhibitors, and I'm sure you will join with me in congratulating…
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Thank you, Minister. There are a number of FPNs issued by local authorities that do not see any obligation for the money raised from fines being invested in mitigating the recurrence of such offence. Fly-tipping is an offence that has seen a recent increase…
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the use of fixed-penalty notices by local authorities? OQ56836
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Debate: Priorities for 2022-23 Budget Preparations
I welcome the opportunity to raise the importance of the basic payment scheme in supporting Wales's hard-working farmers during today's debate and the need for it to be protected in the 2022-23 budget. The basic payment scheme, the BPS, is an integral part of…
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Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Cymraeg 2050
Thank you, Deputy Llywydd. I'll start by thanking the Minister for an advance copy of today's statement. I welcome the work that Government is doing to safeguard and develop the Welsh language for the next generation. As one who was brought up in rural…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The road network
Diolch, Llywydd. In summing up this debate, I first of all want to thank all my colleagues for the important and interesting contributions that they've made, and commend my colleague from south-east Wales for leading this debate. I thank the Deputy Minister…
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Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Affordability, Second Homes and the Welsh Language
Thank you, Minister, for your statement. As someone representing a hugely attractive area of west Wales, where houses for first-time buyers are scarce, I welcome the fact that this is a three-pronged approach. While I don't agree with each one…
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Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, Trefnydd. I was pleased to hear you mention the A40 bypass at Llanddewi Velfrey, and I was pleased to have reassurance from the Deputy Minister for Climate Change that, despite the Government's announcement last month of the pause on road building…
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Questions to the First Minister
4. What action is the Welsh Government undertaking to improve the transport infrastructure in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire? OQ56740
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The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 13) Regulations 2021
Thank you, Minister, for your statement this afternoon. I'd like to take the opportunity to speak on what has been described by some operators as the 'forgotten sector', that being Wales's residential outdoor education centres. The industry is worth roughly…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. I recently visited Cosheston VC School in my constituency, where I met with the headteacher and the chair of the governors. This is a happy school, with pupils eager to learn from enthusiastic and able teachers. However, concerns…
