On 28 July, I issued a written statement on the publication of the Wales animal health and welfare framework implementation plan 2016-17. The plan includes priorities for the coming 12 months and actions for delivery. These have been agreed in partnership with the Wales animal health and welfare framework group.

I refer Members to the statement I sent to all Assembly Members yesterday concerning the consultation process on proposed measures to improve air quality across Wales. In parallel to this, my officials will continue to work closely with local authorities, industrial operators and regulators across Wales to improve air quality.

The provisional figures for the year 2015-16 show Wales has reached 60 per cent recycling. We have the highest recycling rate in the UK, great news in National Recycling Week. It is testament to the commitment of our local councils and residents of Wales and to the policies of the Welsh Government.

I am working closely with the industry to develop a distinctly Welsh agricultural policy to ensure the long-term prosperity of Wales’s farming communities post exit. A series of workshops with a wide range of stakeholders have been held to consider the risks and opportunities as well as the way forward for Wales.

We are working to support the farming industry to become more profitable, sustainable, resilient, and professionally managed. Practical support is delivered through schemes such as Farming Connect, the rural development programme and Glastir. The strategic partnership group is currently developing a road map for agriculture to deliver our shared vision.

I welcome this report and the findings it contains. It provides five recommendations to further improve coastal policy and programme, all of which I have accepted. Work to address these is already ongoing through improvements to our project guidance and establishment of a new flood and coastal erosion committee.