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 5:39 pm on 30 November 2022.

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Photo of Jack Sargeant Jack Sargeant Labour 5:39, 30 November 2022

I might not. The Minister may, I'm sure. [Laughter.]

But, just responding to the Minister directly, if I may—Huw Irranca set me up very nicely there—the Minister did importantly note the work the Welsh Government are doing, the work NRW are doing, and the requirements that would be needed to accept a proposal of an area of outstanding natural beauty, in particular one to the campaigners that I think will be important for the campaigners, which is for them to get the views and perhaps campaign to and lobby the local representatives, the local authorities, because that's the important part, and that was clear in the Minister's response. But I do thank her and her officials for her openness and work, and thank her for working with the committee in that way.

In closing, Deputy Presiding Officer, once again, this is the people's committee—the people of Wales's committee. I thank the petitioners for engaging, the 20,000 plus people who signed, and diolch yn fawr iawn for hearing this debate this afternoon. Thank you.