(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on fines for local authorities that fail to meet recycling targets?

Drwyddi draw, roedd cyfradd ailgylchu trefol Cymru yn 2019-20 yn uwch na’r targed o 64 y cant. O ran yr awdurdodau lleol sy’n methu’r targed ailgylchu, cynhelir proses i ddeall y rhesymau pam a chynllunio sut i daro’r targed yn y blynyddoedd wedi hynny. Bydd hynny’n sail i’r penderfyniad a ddylid codi dirwy neu beidio.

(Translated) What steps will the Welsh Government take to address air pollution in South Wales East?

Our clean air plan and plan to tackle roadside nitrogen dioxide concentrations set out ambitious cross-Government actions being delivered to address air pollution. We are working with Caerphilly County Borough Council to deliver compliance with nitrogen dioxide limits at A472 Hafodyrynys, alongside developing our own measures to ensure compliance at M4 Newport.

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the assessment criteria for selecting sites for large-scale energy generation projects?

The Welsh Government published 'Future Wales: the national plan 2040' in February 2021. This identifies 10 pre-assessed areas for wind energy developments of national significance. Detailed assessments supporting 'Future Wales' including the integrated sustainability appraisal, a habitats regulations assessment and an assessment of on-shore wind and solar energy potential in Wales have been published.