Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd

QNR – in the Senedd on 15 February 2023.

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Photo of Mark Isherwood Mark Isherwood Conservative

(Translated) How is the Minister promoting rural development in North Wales?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

The current rural development programme has a dedicated Wales rural network team that promotes all projects and shares best practice in rural development on a pan-Wales basis.

Photo of Rhys ab Owen Rhys ab Owen Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement regarding rural development fund spending in South Wales Central?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

(Translated)

The rural development programme continues to invest in projects that benefit our natural environment while supporting rural businesses and communities across Wales.

Photo of Altaf Hussain Altaf Hussain Conservative

(Translated) What recent discussions has the Minister held with colleagues in local government about the actions they can take to improve animal welfare?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

Our animal welfare plan and programme for government includes two actions related to the Welsh Government-funded local authority enforcement project. My officials are in regular contact with local government colleagues regarding this work and wider animal welfare developments.

Photo of Samuel Kurtz Samuel Kurtz Conservative

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government seeking to improve access to urban community green spaces across Wales?

Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour

(Translated)

High-quality green spaces and parks provide opportunities for healthy recreation, support biodiversity and reduce air pollution. The Welsh Government’s Local Places for Nature programme and enabling natural resources and well-being grant have funded the creation of hundreds of local spaces. Our green flags award scheme also drives up quality.