Questions to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs

QNR – in the Senedd on 13 November 2019.

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Photo of Angela Burns Angela Burns Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the support the Welsh Government is providing to farmers in west Wales?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

The Welsh Government is supporting the farming community in west Wales, as in all parts of Wales, to become more profitable, sustainable, resilient and professionally managed. Over 7,000 individuals and 3,000 businesses in the region have signed up to Farming Connect, a vital element of our support to farming.

Photo of Jack Sargeant Jack Sargeant Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is promoting animal welfare in north-east Wales?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

The promotion of responsible ownership remains a key priority for the Welsh Government. Welfare codes of practice for livestock and companion animals are published on the Welsh Government website. The 'Wales Animal Health

and Welfare Framework: Implementation Plan 2019-20' sets out Welsh Government priorities, which includes animal welfare.