Wild Animals in Circuses

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:52 pm on 16 January 2018.

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Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru 1:52, 16 January 2018

(Translated)

What concerns me on this issue is that Wales could become a haven for circuses using wild animals. Scotland has banned their use, Westminster is considering a ban, but Wales is falling behind in this area despite the fact that the UK leader of your party is in favour of a ban. So, what exactly is holding you back, and wasn't it a mistake to confuse two things in this consultation? Isn't it a simple matter of introducing a ban on wild animals in circuses, and then looking at what needs to be done in terms of mobile exhibits in rural areas and so on?