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(10.30-10.40)

1.

Forward Work Programme

Minutes:

Memebers agreed the Committee Forward Work Programme for Spring Term 2017.

(10.40-11.30)

2.

Inquiry into the Future of Agricultural and Rural Development Policies in Wales - discussion of written evidence

Minutes:

Members discussed the summary of the written responses to the inquiry.

3.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

There were no apologies.

(11.30-12.30)

4.

Bovine Tuberculosis - scrutiny of the Welsh Government

Lesley Griffiths AM, Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs

Prof Christianne Glossop, Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales

Martin Williams - Head of Plant Health & Bio-Technology Unit

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Members heard evidence on the Welsh Government’s approach to eradicating bovine tuberculosis in Wales.

The Cabinet Secretary agreed to provide further information on Welsh Government spending on the Bovine TB eradication programme.

The Cabinet Secretary agreed to answer further questions in writing on the use of snares in Wales and provide the Committee with the note of the stakeholder workshop held on 16 November.

The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales agreed to provide the Committee with further information on the analysis of the evidence with regards to the spread of bovine TB as a result of perturbation of wildlife.  She also agreed to update the Committee on the issue of the two kilometre buffer zone around cull sites in England.

 

 

5.

Paper(s) to note

5.1

Further information from the League Against Cruel Sports

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Members noted the papers.

6.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the meeting for the following business:

Minutes:

The motion was agreed.

(12.30-13.00)

7.

Bovine Tuberculosis in Wales - consideration of evidence

Minutes:

The Committee considered the evidence received.