Diolch, Llywydd. I'm speaking on behalf of the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee. The committee considered the LCM for the Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill at our meeting on 13 February. Our considerations focused on the Bill's policy objectives as set out in the memorandum. We found no reason to object to the Assembly agreeing the legislative consent motion before us today.

I hope, having listened carefully to what the Minister said, that she is providing assurance from the Welsh Government that the proposed changes will not lead to a reduction in the rights of citizens to protect themselves from harm in the case of unwarranted attacks by a service animal. I hope she will confirm that in her response.

Llywydd, I would like to raise a broad issue about the LCM process within the context of today's debate. During the committee's recent scrutiny of several LCMs, we have found it difficult to see a consistent rationale for the Welsh Government's view that the UK Parliament, rather than the Assembly, should legislate in an area of devolved competence. The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill includes a narrow provision about a non-contentious subject. However, other Bills we have considered will make fundamental and wide-ranging changes in key areas of devolved responsibility. There does not seem to be any principle other than convenience underpinning the Welsh Government's approach. We know that the Assembly will be asked to consider other LCMs in due course, and for that reason I have written to the First Minister to seek clarification on the Welsh Government's approach to legislating via the LCM process, and I'll ensure that response is made available to all Members. Diolch, Llywydd.