WQ94567 (e) Tabled on 16/10/2024

What steps is the Cabinet Secretary taking to encourage new butchers to practice in Wales?

Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs | Answered on 25/10/2024

Food Innovation Wales and the Food and Drink Skills Wales Programme provide and promote the availability of butchery courses.

In addition, Cambrian Training run a Butchery Academy for apprentice butchers to achieve Level 2 Certificates for Proficiency in Meat and Poultry Industry Skills.