11. Legislative Consent Motion on the Shark Fins Bill

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:47 pm on 17 January 2023.

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Photo of Mabon ap Gwynfor Mabon ap Gwynfor Plaid Cymru 5:47, 17 January 2023

(Translated)

We, of course, agree with the final statement made by Janet Finch-Saunders there. We don't oppose in principle the content of the Bill. Indeed, in considering the good record of this Parliament in promoting the nature emergency, there was an opportunity for us to lead the way in this area, and it's a shame therefore that we haven't seen a Welsh Bil and have had to let Westminster legislate in a devolved area.

But, we do oppose this on the basis of the fact that it is another LCM, again trampling on the devolved rights of Wales. And, as we heard, there has been a lack of consultation, and this has meant that the Welsh voice has been ignored and Wales has been left mute once again. So, on that basis, we will be opposing this motion.