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1.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Huw Irranca-Davies

(12.10-12.20)

2.

Climate change - approach to scrutiny

Minutes:

Members agreed to publish a paper on the Committee’s approach to Climate Change Scrutiny.

(09.30 - 10.20

3.

Bovine tuberculosis in Wales

Dr Nick Fenwick, Farmer’s Union of Wales

Dr Hazel Wright, Farmer’s Union of Wales

Stephen James, President of NFU Cymru

Peter Howells, NFU Cymru

Minutes:

Members heard evidence from NFU Cymru and the Farmers’ Union of Wales on the eradication of Bovine TB in Wales.

(10.20 - 11.05)

4.

Bovine tuberculosis in Wales

James Byrne, Wildlife Trusts Wales

Lizzie Wilberforce, Wildlife Trusts Wales

Minutes:

Members heard evidence from Wildlife Trusts Wales on the eradication of Bovine TB in Wales.

(11.15 - 12.00)

5.

Bovine tuberculosis in Wales

Dr Malla Hovi, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

Minutes:

Members heard evidence from Dr Malla Hovi on the approach to the eradication of Bovine TB in England.

7.

Paper(s) to note

Minutes:

Members noted the papers.

(12.00-12.10)

8.

Bovine tuberculosis in Wales: consideration of evidence

(09.00 - 09.30)

9.

Bovine tuberculosis in Wales

Dr Paul Livingstone

Former TB Eradication and Research Manager for New Zealand’s Animal Health Board

Minutes:

Members heard evidence from Dr Paul Livingstone on the approach to bovine TB eradication in New Zealand.

(12.20-12.30)

10.

Future inquiries - consideration of terms of reference