§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what representations she has received from(a) the National Assembly for Wales and (b) the Secretary of State for Wales regarding the devolution of full powers on agricultural affairs to the National Assembly for Wales; and if she will make a statement. [32223]
§ Mr. MorleyOn 1 February we received a letter from my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales, following a discussion he had had with the Minister for Rural Affairs of the Welsh Assembly on the question of the devolution of further functions in respect of animal health. This is an aspect of devolution that is likely to be looked at by the independent foot and mouth disease inquiries. This is an important matter which will need to be carefully looked at in the light of any recommendations from these inquiries.