2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:38 pm on 24 January 2023.

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Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative 2:38, 24 January 2023

Me in the squirrel webinar, yes. It wasn't just attended by squirrels, I have to say. [Laughter.]

But, clearly, there is significant damage that is done to timber, that is done to trees, because they strip trees of bark as well, and we've got an ambitious tree-planting programme here in Wales. And therefore I would ask if we could have an update on red squirrel conservation work in Wales from you as Minister, and whether you could incorporate some reflections on whether it would be a good idea to broaden the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act in order to encompass the damage caused by grey squirrels in particular. Thank you.