2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:33 pm on 4 October 2022.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 2:33, 4 October 2022

Thank you. Well, I've received a letter from the Dogs Trust, Blue Cross and the RSPCA setting out their revised policy on greyhound racing, and stating they would welcome the opportunity to meet with me, and I'll certainly be very happy to meet with them to discuss the policy. As you know, I agree with you; a lot of the greyhound racing is very, very cruel. I'm surprised you didn't mention your own Arthur, but, as you say, it's something—and I see Luke Fletcher is in his seat—that you've both really been pushing me on. 

As you know, we've got the animal welfare plan for Wales. That sets out how we will be bringing forward further measures. I'm still awaiting a response to my letter that I wrote back in March to the new owner of the Valley Greyhound Stadium, the only one we have here in Wales; he hasn't had the courtesy to respond, despite chasing that letter.