Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 29 January 2014
for answer on 5 February 2014

 

R - Signifies the Member has declared an interest.
W - Signifies that the question was tabled in Welsh.

(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

 

To ask the Minister for Natural Resources and Food

 

1. Aled Roberts (North Wales): Will the Minister provide the latest information on the requests received from local authorities to fund emergency repairs to coastal defences? OAQ(4)0116(NRF)W

 

2. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn): Will the Minister make a statement on the promotion of Welsh food? OAQ(4)0107(NRF)W

 

3. Byron Davies (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s common land policy? OAQ(4)0113(NRF)

 

4. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government action to improve farming in west Wales? OAQ(4)0105(NRF)

 

5. Elin Jones (Ceredigion): What steps is the Welsh Government taking to promote the future of upland farming? OAQ(4)0101(NRF)W

 

6. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister provide an update on his plans to promote food and drink from Wales?  OAQ(4)0102(NRF)

 

7. Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the importance of responsible natural resources management in Wales? OAQ(4)0110(NRF)

 

8. Suzy Davies (South Wales West):  Will the Minister provide an update on the role Natural Resources Wales plays in protecting the natural heritage of Wales? OAQ(4)0115(NRF)

 

9. Mike Hedges (Swansea East): Will the Minister make a statement on the flood prevention measures being taken against the River Tawe in Swansea East? OAQ(4)0103(NRF)

 

10. Gwyn Price (Islwyn):Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is working to tackle fuel poverty? OAQ(4)0108(NRF)

 

11. Jenny Rathbone (Cardiff Central): What impact will the new EU emissions targets have on Wales’s role in combating climate change? OAQ(4)0117(NRF)

 

12. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): Will the Welsh Government provide an update on its discussions with the Home Office regarding the use of live animals in experiments? OAQ(4)0112(NRF) 

 

13. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister update the Assembly on what progress is being made with the evaluation and implementation of the Nature Fund? OAQ(4)0109(NRF)

 

14. Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): What discussions has the Minister held regarding the support of hydro-electric plans in Mid and West Wales? OAQ(4)0111(NRF)W

 

15. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the future of farming in the moorlands of Brecon and Radnorshire? OAQ(4)0118(NRF)

 

To ask the Minister for Housing and Regeneration

 

1. David Rees (Aberavon):What progress is being made by local authorities across Wales in producing their Local Development Plans? OAQ(4)0349(HR)

 

2. Leighton Andrews (Rhondda): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s affordable housing policy? OAQ(4)0350(HR)

 

3. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What monitoring mechanisms are in place to ensure that housing bodies fulfill guidance issued by your department? OAQ(4)0352(HR)

 

4. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make a statement on regeneration efforts in west Wales? OAQ(4)0342(HR)

 

5. Julie James (Swansea West): What plans does the Minister have to control the spread of letting signs in areas of high density HMOs? OAQ(4)0344(HR)

 

6. Keith Davies (Llanelli): Will the Minister make a statement on his priorities for regeneration projects? OAQ(4)357(HR)W

7. Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): What steps is the Welsh Government taking to help South Wales Central residents get on the property ladder? OAQ(4)0346(HR)

 

8. Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister provide an update on the work of rural housing enablers in Mid and West Wales? OAQ(4)0351(HR)

 

9. Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the enforcement of building regulations? OAQ(4)0343(HR)

 

10. William Powell (Mid and West Wales):Will the Minister make a statement on continual professional development for town planners in Wales? OAQ(4)0354(HR)

 

11. Alun Ffred Jones (Arfon): Will the Minister make a statement on the effect of the proposed Planning Bill on the Welsh language? OAQ(4)0345(HR)W

 

12. Russell George (Montgomeryshire):Will the Minister make a statement regarding improving the energy performance of buildings in Wales? OAQ(4)0355(HR)

 

13. Gwyn Price (Islwyn): Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Government is doing to improve the quality of Welsh housing stock? OAQ(4)0347(HR)

 

14. Suzy Davies (South Wales West): Will the Minister provide an update on the implementation of the Disabled Facilities Grant? OAQ(4)0348(HR)

 

15. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister provide an update on his plans to provide new affordable homes in Wales? OAQ(4)0340(HR)

 

To ask the Counsel General

 

1. Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the Counsel General make a statement regarding how the draft Wales Bill promotes public debate regarding achieving a separate jurisdiction for Wales? OAQ(4)0056(CG)W

 

2. Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): What discussions has the Counsel General had with the Law Commission with regards to the draft Wales Bill? OAQ(4)0057(CG)W