Supporting the Rural Economy

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs – in the Senedd at 1:55 pm on 11 December 2019.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 1:55, 11 December 2019

Thank you. I haven't actually read the report, but I do have a copy of it, so perhaps it will be my Christmas reading, because I think, as you say, that there is huge potential for us to build up those networks. I have one in my own constituency—a food co-op—that works in a really deprived area, and it's absolutely excellent. 

You'll be aware that last week—I think it was last week—I did an oral statement on food clusters, and I think that's been one of the major successes of our food and drink sector here in Wales, where we have this coming together of companies to work together, share best practice, and I think—you know, it fits in very much with the co-op ethos.