Questions to the Minister for Housing and Local Government

QNR – in the Senedd on 9 October 2019.

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Photo of Suzy Davies Suzy Davies Conservative

(Translated) What discussions has the Minister held in light of the written statement issued on 19 September 2019 on building safety?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

My officials and I continue to work with those responsible for the safety of individual buildings in Wales, including local authorities, fire and rescue services, landlords, managing agents and the developers and construction companies responsible for building the homes where defects have been found following formal inspections.   

Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour

(Translated) What steps is the Welsh Government taking to support non-statutory services run by local authorities?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

Local authority services play an essential role in the lives of the people of Wales. The Welsh Government continues to protect funding for our local authorities so authorities can continue to provide these vital services, both statutory and non-statutory. Local service delivery, however, is for local determination.

Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the National Infrastructure Commission?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales will publish its first annual report next month, as intended. 

Photo of Andrew RT Davies Andrew RT Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the potential reinstatement of paragraph 6.2 of Technical Advice Note 1 following its temporary dis-application?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

In response to our call for evidence on the delivery of housing through the planning system, I have today published a consultation on proposed changes to 'Planning Policy Wales' and associated advice and guidance. This includes the proposed revocation of technical advice note 1, including paragraph 6.2.

Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure adequate inspection of licensing services provided by local authorities?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

Local authorities are autonomous organisations, responsible and accountable for the licensing services they provide, and ensuring those services are appropriate to the communities they serve.