Dafydd Elis-Thomas, AM for Dwyfor Meirionnydd asked how the minister would ensure that activity would continue in the transition period of merging the Forestry Commission, Countryside Council for Wales and the Environment Agency intoanew single environmental body.
In a separate announcement, the company also introduced anew mobile app that enables users to use their smartphones to convert their PC intoa real-life Virtual Reality environment.
Although no changes to the current regime on religious slaughter are mooted in anew EU directive on animal welfare, due to come into force in January 2013, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Minister James Paice has noted that "member states can impose stricter rules in relation to religious slaughter if they wish".
"In a very difficult retail environment this move into contract supply means job security for the existing staff and the creation of new positions within the company, " added Mr Mclean.