2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:33 pm on 23 March 2021.

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Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative 2:33, 23 March 2021

Thank you, Llywydd. I think you were just cut off the first time then. Thank you.

Can I ask, Trefnydd, for some input, please, from you? The Welsh Government made a statement last week, a press release via the First Minister, with regard to two new woodlands being created, one in north Wales and one in south Wales. As the Welsh Government press release says, it's hoped that they will be places of commemoration where families and friends can remember lost loved ones. I think it's important to mention this on this particular day that we sadly commemorate on this occasion. I would point out, of course—and I'm sure you'll be aware, Trefnydd—that, sadly, families have lost loved ones in other parts of Wales, in mid Wales also. So, can I ask the Trefnydd at this time to perhaps discuss this with ministerial colleagues? I know that Natural Resources Wales is leading on this particular project, but even though we are in an election period, or about to be in, perhaps you could discuss with local authorities and look for woodland in other parts of Wales, such as mid Wales, that can also be used to commemorate and can be planted in this way as well. I hope the Trefnydd will be able to take this up with colleagues appropriately.