TWO WELSH political heavyweights went head to head at the Farmers’ Union of Wales EU debate, putting the spotlight firmly on the upcoming referendum.
The debate, which was held at IBERS, Aberystwyth, was attended by over a hundred FUW members and members of other farming Unions in Wales.
Alan Davies, FUW Managing Director, who chaired the debate, said: “We have got the ball rolling and the FUW’s role in kick starting the platform for a debate is invaluable to agriculture and to Wales’ rural economy.
“The agri-industry needs to be informed on all the aspects of what it means for us to leave the EU and what it will mean for us to remain part of the EU. “Today was the first out of a series of 4 EU debates that will continue after the Welsh Assembly elections in the run-up to June 23 as we strive to provide our members with as much information as possible so they can make an informed decision when it comes to the vote.” Arguing for the UK to stay part of Europe was Lord Dafydd Wigley, who said: “As far as the agricultural industry here in Wales is concerned I have no doubt whatsoever that the arguments for remaining part of the European Union are totally overwhelming. “The argument for Welsh agriculture must be to remain part of the European Union.” Making the case for a Brexit was David Jones MP, a former Secretary of State for Wales: “I am pleased to be here at the FUW EU referendum debate, which is extremely important and it is particularly important for farmers to hear both sides of the argument. “I know that the FUW has taken a corporate position to support remaining part of the EU, but that may not be the opinion of all of its membership, so I think it’s an important part of democracy that we have these debates.”
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