(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the development of guidance to support local authorities in assessing planning applications for intensive poultry units?

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Our priority is to support local planning authorities who have river catchments affected by high phosphorus levels and work with stakeholders to develop guidance where appropriate. This would include consideration of intensive poultry units.           

(Translated) What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the role housing plays in addressing health and care needs?

I meet regularly with the Minister for Health and Social Services to discuss housing, health and social care. Joint working between housing and health is essential to delivering our Programme for Government commitment to invest in housing to meet care needs.