Questions to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs

QNR – in the Senedd on 27 March 2019.

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Photo of Leanne Wood Leanne Wood Plaid Cymru

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government reducing carbon emissions?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

Last Thursday, the First Minister launched our first Government-wide statutory decarbonisation plan. 'Prosperity for All: A Low Carbon Wales' sets out 100 policies and proposals, across all sectors of our economy, to meet our current carbon budget and set a longer term decarbonisation trajectory for Wales.

Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is supporting the fishing industry?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

The Welsh Government are providing support to the fishing industry through the European maritime and fisheries fund and for market development through attendance at trade shows and trade missions, and through a number of Brexit-related activities such as roadshows, export advisor scheme and communication on Brexit preparedness and also fisher safety initiatives.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the shellfish industry in Wales?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

The fishing industry in Wales mainly catches shellfish including whelk, crab, scallops and lobsters. In addition, aquaculture for species such as mussels and intertidal fisheries for cockles are also important. Most of this produce is exported to markets in Europe and the far east.