30 Ionawr 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
First of all, thank you, Chair, for inviting us along. It's good to see committee members. I think it's very clear that the food system is absolutely central to the future socioeconomic prosperity of Wales, and of course, it has to be a robust food system. I…
25 Ionawr 2023 , Cyfarfod Llawn
Cwestiynau i’r Gweinidog Cyfiawnder Cymdeithasol
A gaf fi ddiolch i Luke Fletcher am godi'r cwestiwn hwn? Rwy'n cytuno'n llwyr â'r teimladau y dylai pob corff wneud popeth yn eu gallu i sicrhau bod pobl yn cael y cymorth y mae ganddynt hawl iddo. Tuag at ddiwedd y Senedd flaenorol, cyhoeddodd Llywodraeth…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Thank you very much. Thank you.
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Yes, thanks for that, Sam. That was helpful. I don’t know if that answered your question appropriately enough, Paul, but that’s where we are.
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Yes, it is—obviously, we gave it consideration and looked at everything that was around us. There were areas I would have liked to have been stronger on, like food labelling and things like that, but that would have meant a conflict with the United Kingdom…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
I think it's difficult to make all of those assumptions. The trouble is, in public life, that we look at everything in a financial, fiscal currency, don't we? We should sometimes think of things with a social currency, and they're not always easily…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Yes, there has. Can I bring Tyler in on that, Chair?
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
For the RIA, obviously, we had to do some modelling on resourcing, and I relied on our team to research the various legislation that has happened across the UK, and what's happened here. You'll know that, within the RIA, there is a broad assumption of what…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Thank you, Sarah. As I've said throughout this process so far today, we are on a journey. We are willing to amend and change. But hopefully, all of us in the Senedd, our aspirations are to deliver on what we're trying to achieve through this, and if we can…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
I'm conscious of time, but I think it's always been the case that I didn't mind this not being my Bill; I didn't mind giving it to the Welsh Government to evolve and shape and to help and assist. I hope that political differences don't get in the way of…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Thank you, Sarah, for those critical challenges. I've had a couple of meetings with the Minister. The Minister has made it very clear right from the beginning that she doesn't believe that this is needed. She believes everything can be delivered through the…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Anybody want to have a stab at that?
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
I think my experience of local government and everything—and for those authorities, for instance, that are already looking at this area—local authorities inherently consult. They've got to get the thing right to deliver for the people they serve. For me, it…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Yes, please, Samiwel.
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
As a suggestion, I think that is something—perhaps there is an opportunity to do that. It may come out through the depth of these processes that that might come as a strong recommendation at some point. We're willing to listen to that. If that's perceived as…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
I think it's a point we had considered, that there could be some challenges on both the commission and the future generations commissioner, if they were being consulted to give their perspective on all of those things. I think, recognising there's a two-year…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
As I said in my opening at the beginning, this Bill is framework, but it sits above all other plans. Other plans can work to that overarching focus of creating that sustainable food system and having some holistic approach to every part of how the food system…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Absolutely. Absolutely, yes.
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
I suppose we could have put one year in, but it was decided, on advice, that two years would be a sensible approach. I think, again, that the terminology says 'within two years'. That gives flexibility to review earlier if things aren't working. Again, you'd…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Sam, did you want to come in on that?
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
And Senedd Cymru, yes.
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
The Welsh Government appoint the members, in consultation with the chair.
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Oh, right. So, yes, there are procedures set out in the Act to manage all of that. So, there are different perspectives on there. My view is that, within a five-year period, you've got time to build that expertise, you're using that expertise in the best way…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Sorry?
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
It is a dilemma. We did chew that over. What sort of system would you put in place to put them in in the first place? So, we'll bring one new member in, 'You're on one year'; 'You're on two years'; 'You're on three years', you know—. The reality is, in most…
