Questions to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs

QNR – in the Senedd on 3 February 2021.

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Photo of Mike Hedges Mike Hedges Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister provide an update on proposals to improve cat and dog welfare in Wales?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

The draft Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Wales) Regulations 2021 will be debated on 23 March. The regulations prohibit the commercial third party selling of puppies and kittens in Wales. This is one of several measures we are working on to improve the welfare of cats and dogs in Wales.

Photo of Alun Davies Alun Davies Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government initiatives to tackle environmental crime?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

Last week, I laid regulations to tackle agricultural pollution across Wales. I also launched our new litter and fly-tipping prevention plan to tackle the ongoing issue of litter and fly-tipping. It is vital we continue to respond to the climate and biodiversity emergencies.

Photo of Angela Burns Angela Burns Conservative

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to protect the environment in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

In Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, the Welsh Government is investing more than £1.7 million into projects that promote the sustainable management of natural resources. As mentioned earlier, last week I announced new regulations to tackle agricultural pollution. Over 40 waterbody catchments in the region fail to meet good status.