Welsh Conservative Shadow Farming Minister Andrew RT Davies has demanded Plaid Cymru ministers stop funding campaigns aimed at discouraging meat eating.
A response to a Written Question to Welsh Conservative Senedd Leader Darren Millar revealed Welsh Government provides £662,000 of funding to the Climate Action Wales campaign.
The organisation’s website warns meat is among the largest contributors to greenhouse emissions, especially ruminant livestock (cows and sheep)”.
It warns the public to “limit” red meat and warns meat “can also be responsible for deforestation”.
It also emphasises dairy products such as cheese and yogurt contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Mr Davies said:
“Welsh meat is of the highest quality and the industry forms a key part of our economy.
“Plaid Cymru separatists must celebrate it, not fund campaigns that undermine Welsh meat.
“No project aimed at discouraging meat consumption should receive public funds.”
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NOTE: Please find attached the response to a Written Question from Darren Millar to the Welsh Government
NOTE: Link to Climate Action Wales’ website can be found here
https://www.climateaction.gov.wales/green-food-choices/sustainable-food-choices
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