(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on water quality in Mid and West Wales?

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In Wales we have some of the best water quality in Europe, with our bathing waters having the highest quality in mainland Britain with 45 blue flags awarded this year. We also have plans in place to further improve the quality of our streams and rivers over the next 4 years.

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on guidance issued to local authorities in relation to planning matters?

‘Planning Policy Wales’ and technical advice notes provide a robust policy framework to inform land use planning decisions in Wales. These are supplemented with practice and procedural guidance and information when appropriate. We keep our planning policies up to date through regular reviews, informed by relevant evidence and consultation.

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government increasing energy efficiency in Wales?

We are supporting domestic, business and public sector consumers with a range of measures to increase energy efficiency. Support includes our Welsh Government Warm Homes programme, the Welsh quality housing standard, Green Growth Wales support for the public sector and support to businesses through Business Wales.

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's plans to increase access to the countryside in south-east Wales?

The Welsh Government recently published for consultation ‘Taking Forward Wales’ Sustainable Management of Natural Resources’. This paper includes proposals on improving opportunities for public access to the outdoors. The consultation was launched on 21 June. It will run for 12 weeks and close on 13 September.