6. 5. Statement: The Bovine TB Eradication Programme

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:14 pm on 18 October 2016.

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Photo of Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas Independent 5:14, 18 October 2016

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I thank the Minister for her statement and particularly thank her for understanding the possibilities that we have of cleaning up the north-west and north Clwyd as a significant step forward. Would she agree that it’s important that this ambition should lead the regional board in that area, with all the scientific support that is necessary? One further question: at the end of the process, after the consultation and once international scientific evidence has been gathered, would it be a good idea for her to arrange a debate in this Assembly before we proceed any further, so that we can establish that there is unanimity in the kind of moves that she is trying to lead in this area, with the whole emphasis being on balance between the various methods?