2. 2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:26 pm on 8 June 2016.

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Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru 2:26, 8 June 2016

(Translated)

Before asking my question and making my comment, may I declare an interest because my wife has recently been made a partner in the family farming business? But what I would ask for is an early statement by the Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs on the new Government’s approach to tackling bovine TB. Now, in responding to a question in this Chamber a fortnight ago, the First Minister said, and I quote, that:

‘One of the first things that the Minister will be looking at is what the next stages will be in terms of dealing with bovine TB.’

We know, of course, that the vaccination policy has been halted. We know that there is new evidence coming from England where there is a cull policy and there are obviously lessons to be learned in that regard. So, I’d ask you to ensure that there is an early statement on the new Government’s policy in this area.