2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:36 pm on 18 October 2022.

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Photo of Heledd Fychan Heledd Fychan Plaid Cymru 2:36, 18 October 2022

Trefnydd, last week, it was announced that the Minister for Climate Change had approved a planning appeal that means the life of Craig yr Hesg quarry in my region, as well as the area quarried, will be extended. This is despite significant local objections and the fact that Rhondda Cynon Taf council's planning committee had rejected both applications. I would, therefore, like to request a statement from the Minister for Climate Change on this decision, and also clarity on whether there will be a review of the Welsh Government's position on the quarrying of aggregates, as a result of the commitment to tackle the climate emergency, as well as the much-needed and much-anticipated clean air Act.