8. Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd: The Agriculture (Wales) Bill

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:45 pm on 27 September 2022.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 5:45, 27 September 2022

I thank Joyce Watson for those comments. This is a culmination of years of work. I don't think we should underestimate the number of years we've tried to work with snare users to reduce harm and improve welfare. But, as you say, snares are indiscriminate with regard to the animals they capture. They can capture badgers, they can capture otters, dogs, cats, and they are inherently inhumane for both the target and the non-target species. So, I do think it is right that we include them in this Bill.