2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:25 pm on 14 February 2023.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 2:25, 14 February 2023

Thank you. You're quite right; we see far too many dog attacks, particularly on sheep and lambs, and I think it's very important. As you say, we're just—. Well, some areas have already started lambing; others are to follow. But I was really pleased to see the wildlife and rural crime commissioner's campaign, 'ewes a lead'—'use' spelt 'ewes'—which I thought was very clever. But I think it's really good to have these campaigns, and certainly as a Government we're doing all we can to promote that campaign, because responsible dog ownership is very important, and you'll be aware of all the different schemes. But it was really good to see that campaign, particularly this time of year, ahead of, as you say, people starting to go out, perhaps, more into the countryside as springtime approaches.