Commenting on the announcement that livestock movement restrictions between Wales and England will be lifted from 10th November, South Wales Central Conservative MS Andrew RT Davies has said this was “the inevitable consequence of a separatist policy doomed fail”.
Mr Davies, who chairs the Senedd’s Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee, slammed ministers for imposing the restrictions, pointing out they were always destined to be futile in combatting the Bluetongue virus.
Mr Davies said:
“Senedd ministers imposed these restrictions for separatist reasons, it was never about stopping Bluetongue.
“The virus is spread by midges flying through the air, and the idea they would respect borders was always laughable.
“While I welcome that the restrictions will be lifted, this doomed policy has done significant damage to an industry dependent on cross-border trade.”
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NOTE: Link to the Welsh Government statement can be found here