<p>Off-road Motorcycling</p>

1. 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs – in the Senedd on 5 April 2017.

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Photo of Gareth Bennett Gareth Bennett UKIP

(Translated)

8. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement about the environmental impact of illegal off-road motorcycling in Wales? OAQ(5)0129(ERA)

Photo of Jane Hutt Jane Hutt Labour 2:13, 5 April 2017

Illegal and irresponsible vehicular use off-road can have a detrimental impact on the natural environment, as well as on the enjoyment and safety of other users, land managers, and local communities in Wales.

Photo of Gareth Bennett Gareth Bennett UKIP

Yes. Thank you for the answer and your acknowledgement of the problem. Is there anything—? Given that the problem seems to be getting worse in some areas, are there any measures that the Welsh Government could take to assist in tackling it?

Photo of Jane Hutt Jane Hutt Labour

A joint operation between Natural Resources Wales and South Wales Police in November resulted in 22 motorcyclists being pulled up in the operation across known hotspots across Wales. The police, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales, are working closely to target people illegally riding scrambler bikes on publicly accessible land.

Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru 2:14, 5 April 2017

(Translated)

And, finally, question 9, Rhun ap Iorwerth.