Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:55 pm on 6 October 2020.
Diolch, Llywydd. Can I thank both Members for their contributions to this debate, and can I thank Mick in his capacity as Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee for their support on this important piece of legislation? I also welcome Janet Finch-Saunders's support for the legislative consent motion, but the Member raises a number of issues that are beyond the remit of this current debate. I very much welcome the opportunity to discuss them further when we bring the 'Beyond Recycling' strategy to the floor of the Senedd. We're committed to not just warm words but actual action and leading the way to go beyond recycling and towards a truly circular economy in Wales, working with our communities and our businesses through our circular economy fund, which is enabling businesses to innovate and communities to take action in their own areas. As I outlined in my opening remarks, the changes that amend primary legislation within this particular LCM that are within the legislative competence of the Senedd, are purely technical and there's no change in policy. They are simply needed to reflect the latest changes to the waste framework directive. Diolch yn fawr.