(Translated) Will the Minister confirm that there are no statutory barriers preventing the introduction of Welsh legislation to ban the use of snares in Wales?

Should changes be proposed on the use of snares in Wales, the introduction of Welsh primary legislation could be required. There are a number of legislative provisions which regulate the use of snares in Wales, including under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's aims to intensify efforts to protect species that are under threat?

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Section 7 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 requires Ministers to prepare and publish a list of living organisms and habitats which are of principal importance for maintaining and enhancing biodiversity in Wales. I will be setting out my plans to do this shortly.