7. Welsh Conservatives Debate: The Wales-wide nitrate vulnerable zone

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:31 pm on 24 February 2021.

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Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru 4:31, 24 February 2021

Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. I just wanted to pick up on the assertion that the Welsh Government is actually providing sufficient funds for farmers to respond to these new requirements. I make it around £11.5 million that's being provided. According to the Government's own estimates, that would just about cover the needs of Anglesey alone, let alone the rest of Wales. The low-cost-scenario estimates from the Welsh Government make it £109 million required, the high cost is £360 million, and you're providing £11.5 million, I think. So, let's not believe what we heard from some Members in this debate—that the Government is providing the support required.