National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Agriculture and Rural Development) Order 2009

I thank the Minister for the work that he did on the marine Bill. I know I should not say too much about it in this debate, but I draw the Minister’s attention to what the noble Duke said about the reduction in livestock in Scotland. There has been a reduction in Wales as well. I cannot put my finger on the statistic but there are at least half a million—I think it is substantially more than that—fewer ewes in Wales than there were five years ago. The point I want to make—with which I am sure the Minister will agree—is that the existence of Hybu Cig Cymru will ensure that the promotion will avert further decline and may even promote expansion in the future.