5. 3. Statement: EU Transition

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:18 pm on 13 September 2016.

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Photo of Mark Reckless Mark Reckless UKIP 4:18, 13 September 2016

To date, though, agriculture has been devolved legally to Wales, but, in practice, most of what happens in that area has been set at EU level. The First Minister rightly observes there will be a massive difference between a Barnett formula share of agriculture spending and what we’ve received under the CAP. Given that, is it wise for him to set himself against a CAP-type policy on a UK level, simply because it would involve interference with that area that’s been legally devolved?