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1.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Siân Gwenllian AM.

Huw Irranca-Davies AM declared that he is an Associate Member of the British Veterinary Association.

(09.40 -10.30)

2.

Animal Welfare: use of snares in Wales

Rhiannon Evans, Senior Public Affairs officer for Wales, League Against Cruel Sports

Jordi Casamitjana, Head of Policy, League Against Cruel Sports

Simon Wild, National Anti Snaring Campaign

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Members heard evidence on the use of snares from the League Against Cruel Sports and the Anti-snaring Campaign

(10.40-11.30)

3.

Animal Welfare: use of snares in Wales

Rachel Evans, Countryside Alliance

Glynn Evans, British Association for Shooting and Conservation

Mike Swann, Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

 

Minutes:

Members heard evidence from the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, the British Association of Shooting and Conservation and the Countryside Alliance on the use of snares in Wales.

4.

Paper(s) to note

Minutes:

Members noted the papers.

4.1

Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs regarding the use of snares

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Members noted the letter.

4.2

Letter from Natural Resources Wales with additional information following the scrutiny session 2 November

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Members noted the letter.

 

5.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the meeting for the remainder of the meeting

Minutes:

The motion was passed.

6.

Animal Welfare: use of snares in Wales consideration of evidence

Minutes:

Members discussed the evidence heard during the session.

7.

Draft Letter to Natural Resources Wales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Members agreed the letter.