Wednesday, 9 October 2019
The Assembly met at 13:30 with the Llywydd (Elin Jones) in the Chair.
And the first item on our agenda this afternoon is questions to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, and I call the first question, from Delyth Jewell.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's policy on fracking? OAQ54464
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the management of dams in mid Wales? OAQ54459
Questions now from the party spokespeople. The first question from the Conservative spokesperson, Andrew R.T. Davies.
3. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure the conservation of farming land in Wales? OAQ54489
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's policies for supporting farming? OAQ54478
5. How is the climate emergency, declared in April 2019, reshaping Welsh Government plans for the Welsh food industry? OAQ54492
6. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Housing and Local Government regarding energy matters that are included in the draft National Development Framework 2020-2040? OAQ54482
7. Will the Minister make a statement on the performance of Natural Resources Wales? OAQ54476
8. Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's policy on tackling air pollution along the A470? OAQ54495
9. Will the Minister make a statement on whether Welsh Government will bring forward measures to support local authorities and local communities to take a greater stake in energy projects? OAQ54460
10. Diolch, Llywydd. Will the Minister provide an update on plans to replant trees in the Afan valley following tree felling in the area? OAQ54499
The next item is questions to the Minister for Housing and Local Government, and the first question comes from Rhun ap Iorwerth.
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the funding allocation to Anglesey County Council for 2020-21? OAQ54481
2. Will the Minister confirm the financial savings which have been forgone as a result of the Welsh Government's decision to abandon proposals to reduce the number of councils in Wales? OAQ54494
I now call the spokespeople to question the Minister, and the first this afternoon is Plaid Cymru spokesperson, Leanne Wood.
3. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the efficacy of local authorities' inspection and regulation services? OAQ54483
4. How does planning policy for new housing take into account the provisions of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015? OAQ54488
5. What is the Welsh Government doing to improve fire safety standards on residential complexes in South Wales Central? OAQ54490
6. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Health and Social Services about improving joint working between the housing and health sectors? OAQ54498
7. How does the Welsh Government ensure appropriate work conditions in private companies that provide services on behalf of local government? OAQ54471
Item 3 on the agenda this afternoon is topical questions, and two have been selected. The first topical question, to be answered by the Minister for Economy and Transport, is from Dawn Bowden.
1. Will the Minister make a statement regarding the collapse of Triumph Furniture Ltd in Merthyr Tydfil? 349
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the announcement by Marco Cable Management that they are to close their site on Anglesey? 347
Item 4 are the 90-second statements, and the first of the three this afternoon is Huw Irranca-Davies.
What discussions has the Minister held in light of the written statement issued on 19 September 2019 on building safety?
Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's tree-planting policy?
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