<p>Protection of Maritime Natural Resources </p>

Part of 2. 2. Questions to the Counsel General – in the Senedd at 2:27 pm on 28 September 2016.

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Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour 2:27, 28 September 2016

Under the habitats directive, in respect of birds and, I think, of harbour porpoises, what I do know is that there are two sets of infraction proceedings against the UK Government, or steps that have been initiated. I’m obviously not in a position to say any more about those as they’re matters that relate to the UK Government and obviously there’ll be further discussions and consideration of those. So, obviously, EU law continues to apply. We have to abide by the directives. We still have to implement—article 50 has not been implemented, so our position remains exactly as it was before in terms of our obligations to ensure compliance. Of course, you do also raise the very interesting point in that, even after Brexit, consideration will have to be given to what EU legislation we want to actually retain because it is good legislation, positive legislation and for the benefit of Wales.