5. The Common Agricultural Policy (Direct Payments to Farmers) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2020

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:02 pm on 3 March 2020.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 4:02, 3 March 2020

Thank you, Llyr, for those questions. My understanding is absolutely it's a one-off. You'll be very aware, as I know from our discussions, that that was a historical payment in relation to Scotland. As far as I know, I've certainly not received any advice around the Bew report in relation to this legislation, but if it hadn't been amended and it wasn't in place immediately before exit date, there would be a risk that Welsh Ministers would not be able to fulfil their obligations to make payments to applicants for the entirety of the 2020 scheme here. So, I'm happy to clarify that. Thank you.