6. 7. Debate: The Review of Designated Landscapes in Wales

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:41 pm on 6 June 2017.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 4:41, 6 June 2017

Absolutely, and you mentioned specifically areas in I think it was the Gower, going forward.

Our designated landscapes should not only have clarity of purpose, but I think they must have very efficient and effective governance arrangements, and people have referred to that. As I say, I will bring more views forward following the consultation that closes at the end of the month.

The Future Landscapes Wales programme has been highly collaborative in nature, involving a wide range of stakeholders in its debates and deliberations, and I want to continue in that vein—[Interruption.] I haven’t got time, sorry. The Welsh Government will continue to consult widely before deciding on changes to the current designated landscape regime. I’ve given assurance that, following consultation, any primary legislation will come here, it will be scrutinised here, and I hope that in replying to all the many e-mails that we’ve had we’ll be able to give that point over. I think the challenge now is that we, together, deliver a very collaborative approach that started with the working group, and that that must result in lasting benefits for the people of Wales. Diolch.