Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 14 January 2014
for answer on 21 January 2014

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the Minister for Natural Resources

The Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice to the Minister after Question 2.

1. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn): Will the Minister make a statement on the memorandum of understanding between Natural Resources Wales and the Crown Estate? OAQ(4)0239(NR)W

2. Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales):What discussions has the Minister had with the UK Government regarding the visual impact provision project? OAQ(4)0254(NR)

3. Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): What discussions has the Minister had with the UK Government regarding small-scale renewable energy projects?OAQ(4)0249(NR)

4. Sandy Mewies (Delyn): What support is the Welsh Government giving to help food and drink producers in Wales to promote their produce? OAQ(4)0244(NR)

5. Gwenda Thomas (Neath): Will the Minister make a statement on the safety of large man-made bodies of water? OAQ(4)0252(NR)

6. Gwyn Price (Islwyn): What actions has the Welsh Government taken to reduce food waste? OAQ(4)0242(NR)

7. Lynne Neagle (Torfaen): Will the Minister outline the Welsh Government’s planning policy guidance in relation to MTAN2? OAQ(4)0250(NR)

8. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Government is doing to tackle flooding problems in west Wales? OAQ(4)0238(NR)

9. Dafydd Elis-Thomas (Dwyfor Meirionnydd): How is the Minister meeting his cross-cutting responsibility for sustainable development across the Welsh Government? OAQ(4)0247(NR)W

10. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister make a statement regarding the Welsh Government’s priorities for the farming industry in Brecon and Radnorshire? OAQ(4)0251(NR)

11. Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister make a statement on the requirement for small-scale solar parks to provide community benefits? OAQ(4)0241(NR)

12. David Rees (Aberavon): Will the Minister make a statement on actions being taken by Natural Resources Wales to improve air quality? OAQ(4)0253(NR)

13. Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): What plans does the Welsh Government have to increase the number and use of community gardens? OAQ(4)0240(NR)

14. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): What actions is the Welsh Government taking to protect wildlife in Wales? OAQ(4)0248(NR)

15. Dafydd Elis-Thomas (Dwyfor Meirionnydd): What plans does the Minister have for coastal and sea fisheries in Welsh waters once the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy is implemented? OAQ(4)0246(NR)W

To ask the Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty

The Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice to the Minister after Question 2.

1. Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales):Will the Minister make a statement on food poverty? OAQ(4)0282(CTP)

2. Alun Ffred Jones (Arfon): What measures are being taken to tackle poverty to help children from disadvantaged homes? OAQ(4)0269(CTP)W

3. Peter Black (South Wales West): Will the Minister provide an assessment of the performance of Communities First areas? OAQ(4)0266(CTP)

4. Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Will the Minister outline her priorities for tackling poverty in North Wales over the next 12 months? OAQ(4)0280(CTP)

5. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): What action will the Welsh Government take to promote credit unions in Wales in 2015? OAQ(4)0267(CTP)

6. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on the promotion of community cohesion? OAQ(4)0276(CTP)

7. Llyr Gruffydd (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the contribution of the voluntary sector in rural areas? OAQ(4)0279(CTP)W

8. Mick Antoniw (Pontypridd): Will the Minister make a statement on progress towards configuring an assets of community value model for Wales? OAQ(4)0270(CTP)

9. William Graham (South Wales East): What assessment has the Minister made of measures to support credit unions? OAQ(4)0277(CTP)

10. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): What is the Welsh Government doing to increase the supply of affordable housing in Wales? OAQ(4)0278(CTP)

11. Mark Isherwood (North Wales): How is the Welsh Government tackling poverty to help people who live in disadvantaged areas? OAQ(4)0268(CTP)

12. Sandy Mewies (Delyn): Will the Minister provide an update on action being taken by the Welsh Government to mitigate the effects of welfare reforms on social housing tenants in Wales? OAQ(4)0274(CTP)

13. Dafydd Elis-Thomas (Dwyfor Meirionnydd): What proportion of the departmental budget for voluntary organisations is allocated to them directly rather than to mediatory bodies such as the Wales Council for Voluntary Action? OAQ(4)0273(CTP)W

14. John Griffiths (Newport East): Will the Minister make a statement on the role of food banks in Wales? OAQ(4)0272(CTP)

15. Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on projects that stem from the creation of a strategic regeneration area in Aberystwyth? OAQ(4)0275(CTP)W