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Transcript: Transcript for 25/01/2023 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

Items
Expected timing No. Item

(09.30)

1.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

1.1  The Clerk welcomed Members to the meeting.

1.2 Apologies were received from Paul Davies, Chair, and Darren Millar attended as substitute.

1.3 The Committee elected Darren Millar as temporary Chair for the duration of the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 17.22.

(09.30)

2.

Papers to note

Minutes:

2.1 The papers were noted.

2.1

Letter from the Minister for Economy

Supporting documents:

2.2

Letter from the Chair of the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee to the Minister for Finance and Local Government

Supporting documents:

2.3

Letter from the Minister for Economy to the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Supporting documents:

(09.30-10.30)

3.

Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 3

Dylan Morgan, Deputy Director and Head of Policy, National Farmers' Union Cymru

Gareth Parry, Senior Policy and Communications Officer, Farmers’ Union of Wales

Rhys Evans, Sustainable Farming Lead Wales, Nature Friendly Farming Network

Andrew Tuddenham, Head of Policy – Wales, Soil Association

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1 The Committee heard evidence from the panel.

(10.45-11.45)

4.

Food (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 4

David Thomson, Director of Strategy and Devolved Nations, Food and Drink Federation Cymru

Andy Richardson, Chair, Food and Drink Wales Industry Board

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.1 The Committee heard evidence from the panel.

(11.45)

5.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public for the remainder of the meeting

Minutes:

5.1 The motion was agreed.

(11.45-12.00)

6.

Private

6.1

Consideration of evidence following the meeting

Minutes:

6.1.1 The Committee considered the evidence heard.

6.2

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

6.2.1 The Committee considered the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill and agreed to write to Welsh Government to seek more information on the Bill’s impact on matters within its remit.