The next item will be the Alcoholic Beverages (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2023. I call on the Minister for rural affairs to move the motion. Lesley Griffiths.

Motion NDM8233 Lesley Griffiths

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5:

1. Approves that the draft The Alcoholic Beverages (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2023 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 07 March 2023.

Motion moved.

Diolch, Llywydd. I move the motion to approve the Alcoholic Beverages (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2023.

Welsh Government agreed to participate in a joint targeted exercise with the UK and Scottish Governments, which concluded on 23 November 2022, regarding three minor proposed changes to retained EU law on how wine is described and marketed as part of the UK free trade agreement with New Zealand. The legislative changes would come into force on 28 April 2023 and add flexibility with minimal impact on the alcoholic drinks industry. Businesses may continue to use their current labelling arrangements if they wish. These amendments will closely align with legislation being introduced by both the UK and Scottish Governments, limiting any divergences between how the laws apply in Wales and the rest of Great Britain. I'm grateful to the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee for its considerations of the regulations, and I ask Members to approve the regulations today. Diolch.

Thank you very much to the Minister for that statement. We have no reason to oppose, and we think it is a wise move in the current climate, so thank you very much.

Mabon was the only speaker. Does the Minister wish to reply? No. The proposal, therefore, is to agree the motion. Does any Member object? No. Therefore, the motion under item 9 is agreed.

Motion agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.