Mike Hedges, a Labour member of the Welsh Senedd for Gwyr Abertawe, says people should be required to complete training courses before they are allowed to own rabbits. He argues that such a restriction would help ensure prospective owners understand the animals’ needs. The proposal is presented as a way to reduce the risk of rabbits being kept without appropriate care, by requiring basic knowledge or preparation prior to ownership. In the reporting, the call is described as an “extraordinary” measure, reflecting the uncommon nature of introducing a specific pre-ownership training requirement for a pet. The articles do not indicate that any formal policy has been introduced or approved by the Welsh government or the Senedd; they focus on Hedges’ comments and the rationale he gives for the measure. Overall, both sources describe the same statement by Hedges and his view that training should be mandatory to ensure responsible rabbit ownership.