He argued that the TAN 8 policy goes against the European Directive on Environmental Assessment which is embodied into Welsh law.

BBC: Environment and Sustainability Committee

Under EU and Welsh law farmers must pay firms to dispose of carcasses as soon as possible but many have been unable to do so, with some lorries unable to reach the farms and mountains.

BBC: Sheep snow deaths: Farmers could get law change

The referendum vote to give the Welsh assembly more law-making powers does not appear to have swayed the UK government.

BBC: Welsh Tories flagging on energy: Minister rejects plea