Janet Finch-Saunders: Diolch, Llywydd. Amendment 15 inserts a new subsection to point 3 of section 2 of the Bill. Now, under the section 'Prohibited single-use plastic products', this amendment will ensure Welsh Ministers publish guidance explaining how the existing exemptions will apply to straws and how suppliers can be reasonably satisfied that consumers need the straw for health or disability reasons. Now, I...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Again, obviously, I'm very grateful to the Minister for that with amendment 17, but, in order to ensure the protection of those who do have a protected characteristic, and I do want to ensure that Welsh Ministers liaise with groups to guarantee the protection, I'll still be putting forward amendment 15.
Janet Finch-Saunders: Now, I tabled amendment 16, as this would insert a new section onto the face of the Bill requiring Welsh Ministers to implement and maintain a list of manufacturers of single-use plastic products in Wales. I tabled this in Stage 2, and, clearly, I've tabled it again. During Stage 2, the Minister stated that this amendment could help improve engagement with the industry. Now, I appreciate the...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Diolch, Llywydd. So, I will be speaking on amendments 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37 and 38. Amendments 31, 32 and 33 would add to the Bill exemptions for cotton buds. Amendment 31 would add an exemption for cotton buds supplied to a forensic service provider from the Bill. Amendment 32 would add an exemption for cotton buds used as a relevant device for medical purposes or by a health professional...
Janet Finch-Saunders: I'll just move the amendments. Thank you.
Janet Finch-Saunders: Yes.
Janet Finch-Saunders: Yes, I move.
Janet Finch-Saunders: Thank you. I move amendment 34 in the Minister's name—oh no, that was you then. [Laughter.] Just stealing your thunder then. Right, amendment 34 would remove 'oxo-degradable plastic' from table 1 of the Bill. This would remove the prohibition of supplying oxo-degradable plastic to consumers in Wales. Like I said earlier, the Minister and I, we disagreed on oxo-degradable plastic in Stage 2....
Janet Finch-Saunders: Diolch, Llywydd. Oxo-degradable has not been costed, so it simply comes down now to whether Welsh Ministers think it's acceptable to include a material that's not been costed, one that they admit needs more research. We've offered a compromise by inserting 'oxo-degradable' into section 4, and this is potentially preventing a legal challenge against the Welsh Government, so I'll be moving...
Janet Finch-Saunders: I move.
Janet Finch-Saunders: Move.
Janet Finch-Saunders: Move.
Janet Finch-Saunders: Yes.
Janet Finch-Saunders: Yes, please.
Janet Finch-Saunders: Diolch, Llywydd, and diolch to the group for supporting our amendment. Amendment 18 is a technical amendment to provide further clarification in section 4(1). This amendment will ensure interpretation of section 4 is carried out as intended. Amendment 19 amends section 4(2)(a) to provide easier understanding of its purpose. This amendment simplifies the wording. Amendment 21 is, again, a...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Thank you, Minister, again. However, knowing the number of prosecutions, I believe, can help to see whether enforcement has been successful. You know I've raised concerns about local authorities and their ability to educate and play an advocacy role. However, there will be times where prosecutions are required, and it's only by knowing the numbers—. All of us can put FOIs in and find out...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Moved.
Janet Finch-Saunders: Yes.
Janet Finch-Saunders: I move.
Janet Finch-Saunders: I move.
