Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
28/02/2024Answers are published in the language in which they are provided, with a translation into English of responses provided in Welsh.
Questions For - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Will the Minister provide an update on the use of CCTV in abattoirs?
We are on target to introduce regulations later this year requiring closed-circuit television cameras in all slaughterhouses, in areas where live animals are present. Our larger slaughterhouses, which process the vast majority of animals, already have CCTV.
How is the Welsh Government supporting the farming sector in Montgomeryshire?
Farmers in Montgomeryshire are benefiting from our wide-ranging support, including the now fully spent rural development programme, our ongoing rural schemes and the basic payment scheme. Through BPS, over 99.9 per cent of claimants in Powys have received either an advance or full payment, worth £62 million.
Will the Minster make a statement on future farm support schemes?
We are in the final two days of the consultation period before the introduction of the sustainable farming scheme in 2025. The scheme is intended to be the main farm support mechanism from Welsh Government in the future.
What action is the Welsh Government taking to support farmers in Monmouthshire?
We are supporting farmers in Monmouthshire and across Wales through a range of schemes totalling well over £200 million, including through the Habitat Wales scheme and our investment in organic farmers. This is in addition to maintaining BPS at £238 million in 2024.
Will the Minister provide an update on the development of the animal welfare plan for Wales?
We are making good progress to deliver our priorities. Our licensing and enforcement projects are driving significant change and I launched a consultation on the regulation of animal welfare establishments, activities and exhibits in December. I will issue a written statement on our animal welfare plan progress tomorrow, Thursday, 29 February.