Agenda and minutes
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Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest Minutes: There were no apologies. Huw
Irranca-Davies declared that he is Vice President of Ramblers Cymru. |
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(09.45-10.45) |
Inquiry into the future of agricultural and rural development policies in Wales - Funding, regulation and trade Dai
Davies, Chairman, Hybu Cig Cymru Stephen
James, President, National Farmers’ Union Arfon
Williams, Wales Environment Link Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee heard evidence on the ways in which rural enterprise can be
stimulated. They also discussed the
potential effects of changes in funding and regulation on agricultural
businesses and maintaining biodiversity. Hybu
Cig Cymru agreed to provide further information on the ways in which they promote
meat produce from smaller, upland sheep. |
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(11.00-11.45) |
Inquiry into the future of agricultural and rural development policies in Wales - Tourism and access Adrian
Barsby, Wales Tourism Alliance Angela Charlton, Director, Ramblers Cymru Minutes: The Committee heard evidence on the
ways in which support for agricultural and rural businesses contributes to
tourism in Wales. They also discussed
issues related to access and Ramblers Cymru agreed to provide further
information on access to the countryside. |
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(11:45 - 12:00) |
Paper(s) to note Minutes: Members
noted the papers. |
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Letter from Countryside Alliance on use of snares in Wales Supporting documents: |
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Response from Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs to the statement on the future of agricultural and rural development in Wales Supporting documents: |
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Letter from Natural Resources Wales Supporting documents: |
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Response from Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs - following budget scrutiny session Supporting documents: |
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A Smarter Energy Future for Wales Report - Welsh Government Response This
document is 27 pages and can be found here: http://www.senedd.assembly.wales/documents/s57872/Welsh%20Government%20Response.pdf |
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Letter from Cabinet Secretary on issues arising from the work of the Committee Supporting documents: |
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12:45-13:30) |
Inquiry into the future of agricultural and rural development policies in Wales - Forestry and the uplands Nick
Fenwick, Farmers Union of Wales Tony
Davies, Fairness for the Uplands Martin
Bishop, National Manager Wales, Confor Frances Winder, Woodlands Trust Minutes: The
Committee heard evidence on the opportunities and risks to uplands farms,
farming in Wales, commercial forestry and the woodlands if funding support for
agriculture were to change after 2019. Confor
agreed to provide further information on employment in the forestry industry. |
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(13:30-14.20) |
Inquiry into the future of agricultural and rural development policies in Wales - Rural communities Tim
Peppin, WLGA Cllr
Jamie Adams Councillor
Goronwy Edwards Dafydd
Gruffydd, Business Manager for LEADER in Anglesey and Gwynedd Minutes: The
Committee heard evidence on the ways in which rural funding can maintain communities
and stimulate business innovation. |
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Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the meeting for the following business: Minutes: The motion was agreed. |