6. Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd: BlasCymru/TasteWales

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:31 pm on 30 January 2024.

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Photo of Jack Sargeant Jack Sargeant Labour 5:31, 30 January 2024

Minister, we shouldn't underestimate the role you have played as Minister in the success of BlasCymru. I think it's important to recognise that today. I don't think you'll be surprised, Minister, as the chair of the cross-party group on beer and pubs, that I'll be focusing my short contribution on the role of the brewing industry in Wales. We've had many a conversation about how our unique brewing industry—which is now globally recognised as being of an excellent standard, and rightly so, but—we've had a conversation a number of times about how our Welsh culture and the success of the sporting teams can play a vital part in promoting Cymru's brewing industry to the world. So, I just wonder: whether that's through BlasCymru or other avenues, can you outline how the Welsh Government can support further promoting our brewing industry in these forums? Diolch.