Well, this Senedd should not support this LCM in any way. Supporting this LCM would be a complete betrayal of Welsh farmers, and would leave our agricultural sector vulnerable to the risk of being undermined completely by red meat producers on the other side of the world. 

The Government has several progressive policies, such as ambitious environmental targets and local procurement policies, never mind legislation for future generations, to name a few. Enabling this LCM today would run counter to all of these policies. Speaking to butchers in Wales, there has been a significant increase in the lamb coming here from Aotearoa already, and the result of this is evident today, as we see that the price of lamb is significantly lower than it was a year ago. This agreement is about to lead to a significant fall in the GVA of Welsh agriculture—£50 million, according to the estimates of the Farmers Union of Wales, not to mention the millions that have been lost as the Westminster Government fail to keep their word about agricultural compensation following Brexit.

Indeed, the farmers that I speak to in Australia and Aotearoa can't believe their luck that the United Kingdom has agreed to a deal that is so one-sided in their favour. Our small farmers are the backbone of our rural economy in Wales—that's what Samuel Kurtz said last night. I agree with him completely. But more than that, they're essential to the continuity of the language and our culture. We can't turn our backs on them. We have to support the sector and ensure that small farms in Wales continue to punctuate our glorious landscapes in Wales as they protect and nurture our land. We can't betray our farmers by showing any kind of support for the agreement between the United Kingdom and Australia and Aotearoa. So, will the Government bring its own Bill forward? Thank you very much.