I thank the Member for her question. I know it's something that she's raised over a number of years, and regularly with me since coming into post. I fully understand the frustration of both the Member and the residents of Barry with the time it's taken to reach a final decision on whether an EIA is required for the Biomass UK No. 2 project. The time is unfortunately necessary as matters raised by interested parties are complex, and we need to be sure that the final decision complies with the law and ensures that the environment is properly protected. 

Just to add in terms of—. Whilst I can comment on the intention of the developer to start operating the plant by the end of the year, enforcement is a matter for the local planning authority. But such matters could come before Welsh Ministers on appeal. Obviously, the Vale of Glamorgan planning department are aware that the Welsh Ministers are considering the potential need for an EIA in respect of the latest planning application, and have indicated to officials that they will not determine the application until a final decision is made. 

Just briefly, you raised the future generations commissioner's look at the review of permitting, and I can say that the project's progressing well. There have been a number of meetings, both with Natural Resources Wales and Welsh Government officials, and I look forward to any recommendations about how we apply the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 to the development of complex and technical policy areas such as environmental permitting.