Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 23 April 2014
for answer on 30 April 2014

 

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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. Ann Jones (Vale of Clwyd):Will the Minister make a statement on the benefits of contour forestation? OAQ(4)0141(NRF)

 

2. Suzy Davies (South Wales West): How does the Welsh Government encourage communities to make applications to register land as a village green? OAQ(4)0143(NRF)

 

3. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Government is doing to support farmers in Pembrokeshire? OAQ(4)0139(NRF)

 

4. Alun Ffred Jones (Arfon): Will the Minister update the Assembly on the fund set up to prevent the decline in biodiversity in Wales? OAQ(4)0144(NRF)W

 

5. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): What discussions does the Minister have with Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water? OAQ(4)0145(NRF)

 

6. Keith Davies (Llanelli): Will the Minister provide an update on his plans to promote Welsh food and drink?OAQ(4)0151(NRF)W

 

7. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister update the Assembly on the implementation of the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014? OAQ(4)0142(NRF) WITHDRAWN

 

8. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn):Will the Minister make a statement on permits for mussel fishing? OAQ(4)0146(NRF)W

 

9. David Rees (Aberavon): What analysis has the Welsh Government undertaken on unconventional gas deposits in Wales? OAQ(4)0137(NRF) WITHDRAWN

 

10. Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s statutory responsibilities under the Commons Act 2006? OAQ(4)0148(NRF)

 

11. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): What action will the Welsh Government take in 2014 to help new entrants into the farming industry? OAQ(4)0135(NRF)

 

12. Dafydd Elis Thomas (Dwyfor Meirionnydd): Will the Minister make a statement on any decision he has made following his recent consultation on the Rural Development Programme? OAQ(4)0140(NRF)W

 

13. Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the role of Natural Resources Wales in protecting the natural environment, particularly when planning applications threaten it? OAQ(4)0150(NRF)

 

14. Mike Hedges (Swansea East): What discussions has the Minister had regarding the proposed tidal lagoon in Swansea? OAQ(4)0138(NRF)

 

15. David Rees (Aberavon): Will the Minister make a statement on the efforts of Natural Resources Wales to address the Phytophthora Ramorum disease? OAQ(4)0136(NRF) WITHDRAWN

 

To ask the Minister for Housing and Regeneration

 

1. Byron Davies (South Wales West): Will the Minister outline his policies to support high street regeneration? OAQ(4)0385(HR)

 

2. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): Will the Minister provide an update on when the Welsh Government will be responding to the recommendations made by the Welfare Reform Task and Finish Group? OAQ(4)0389(HR)

 

3. Julie Morgan (Cardiff North):Does the Minister have any plans to increase the minimum period for which an assured short hold tenancy must be granted? OAQ(4)0391(HR)

 

 

4. Byron Davies (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on regeneration opportunities for the private sector? OAQ(4)0384(HR)

 

5. Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): What discussions has the Minister had with local authorities regarding incomplete housing estate developments? OAQ(4)0392(HR)

 

6. Rebecca Evans (Mid and West Wales): How is the Welsh Government supporting young homeless people? OAQ(4)0394(HR) WITHDRAWN

 

7. Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the progress of regeneration projects in South Wales Central? OAQ(4)0390(HR)

 

8. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on the Rural Housing Enablers scheme in Wales? OAQ(4)0379(HR)

 

9. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister indicate what controls the Welsh Government is able to exercise over a local authority to ensure the appropriate completion of housing developments? OAQ(4)0378(HR) WITHDRAWN

 

10. Ann Jones (Vale of Clwyd): What discussions has the Minister had with the construction industry in preparation for the commencement of the Domestic Fire Safety (Wales) Measure 2011? OAQ(4)0386(HR) WITHDRAWN

 

11. Peter Black (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the success of the empty homes strategy? OAQ(4)0376(HR)

 

12. Julie James (Swansea West): What plans does the Minister have to improve the advertising regulations of HMOs?OAQ(4)0393(HR)

 

13. Dafydd Elis Thomas (Dwyfor Meirionnydd): When does the Minister intend to publish the complete text of the Planning Bill following the ‘Positive Planning’ white paper? OAQ(4)0383(HR)W

 

14. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on the adequacy of the planning system in relation to flood risk management? OAQ(4)0381(HR)

 

15. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government can ensure Registered Social Landlords meet the needs of their communities? OAQ(4)0388(HR)

 

To ask the Counsel General

 

1. Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales):Will the Counsel General make a statement on his duties in representing the Welsh Government in legal proceedings? OAQ(4)0061(CG)W WITHDRAWN