THE Welsh Government is considering setting up its own organisation to replace the role of the Agricultural Wages Board in Wales when it is abolished by the UK Government.
A consultation exercise has been launched and Alun Davies, the Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes said: “This is an opportunity for farm workers, employers, rural communities and others affected by the UK Government’s action to share their views on what measures the Welsh Government should consider.”
He said: “I have previously stated my belief that the position the UK Government has adopted on the matter is flawed, and one which could have serious implications for agriculture and rural development in Wales.
“In Wales, as many as 13,300 low-paid agricultural workers may be affected by this decision.”
See also: Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill receives Royal Assent, and MPs to discuss abolition of Agricultural Wages Board.
