(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the Welsh Government's priorities for animal welfare over the next 12 months?

The Wales animal health and welfare framework implementation plan sets out the framework group and Welsh Government priorities for animal health and welfare. One of the strategic outcomes is: animals in Wales have a good quality of life. I will be making a statement on animal welfare on 24 April.

(Translated) What plans does the Welsh Government have to revise building regulations to require new houses to be built to energy standards that meet carbon reduction targets?

I have commenced a review of Part L of the building regulations to support our carbon-reduction targets. The review is expected to focus on new housing following significant changes to standards for non-domestic buildings in 2014. The scoping study for the review will be complete in the summer.

(Translated) What support does the Welsh Government provide to independent abattoirs in Wales?

Abattoirs in Wales that process meat are eligible to apply for grant aid through the food business investment scheme and the sector has received support. Officials are in discussion with representatives from the small abattoirs to determine what other support would assist their businesses to be resilient and to develop.