7. Debate on petition P-06-1302, 'Protect Mid-Wales’ unique Cambrian Mountains: designate them an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:38 pm on 30 November 2022.

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Photo of Jack Sargeant Jack Sargeant Labour 5:38, 30 November 2022

Diolch yn fawr, Deputy Presiding Officer. Can I start by extending my thanks to the Business Committee for scheduling this debate on the fiftieth anniversary of the initial plans and calls for the area of outstanding natural beauty? I also thank contributors. Joel James spoke in support, in principle, from the Welsh Conservatives, but also noted some of the concerns and what the campaigners would need to do to address them. Mabon ap Gwynfor had a slightly different view to Joel, but also offered solutions in another way to achieve the ambitions of our climate and biodiversity, and my colleague Huw Irranca-Davies also noted the biodiversity emergency and climate crisis by taking us on a diversion through the Cambrian trail. As chair of the cross-party group on beer and pubs, I'm sure he will take my recommendation next time he does it to stop by and try visiting some of the best breweries along the Cambrian way. I'm very happy to share the link of the Visit Wales website with him so that he can do that.