Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:30 pm on 27 June 2017.
Thank you, First Minister. Rural crime, of course, costs the rural economy over £2 million each year. In north Wales, we have a very hard-working rural crime team, working with other agencies, but they estimate that 75 per cent of their workload is related to livestock crime. In three years, 2,000 sheep have been killed in 400 separate dog attacks. They tackle vehicle theft, rural business theft, as well as badger baiting and animal abuse. Will you endorse with me here today and support the excellent work carried out by the north Wales rural crime team and pledge your support, and any additional resources that might be available, for their sterling work going forward?