Questions to the Deputy Minister for Climate Change

QNR – in the Senedd on 23 November 2022.

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Photo of Natasha Asghar Natasha Asghar Conservative

(Translated) What plans does the Welsh Government have to improve public transport?

Photo of Lee Waters Lee Waters Labour

Public transport connects people to one another, binds communities together and enables businesses to grow and expand. 'Llwybr Newydd: the Wales Transport Strategy 2021', sets out our plans for an accessible, sustainable and efficient transport system across the nation.

Photo of Cefin Campbell Cefin Campbell Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the potential role of regenerative ocean farming in combating climate change and restoring biodiversity in Mid and West Wales?

Photo of Lee Waters Lee Waters Labour

The concept of regenerative ocean farming is an emerging industry being trialled in Wales. Whilst no formal assessment has been undertaken, we hope to see tangible benefits to biodiversity through increased nursery habitat benefiting some species and improved water quality. We will continue to assess the evidence as it develops.

Photo of Heledd Fychan Heledd Fychan Plaid Cymru

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government ensuring that transport costs do not impact learners' attendance in school?

Photo of Lee Waters Lee Waters Labour

My officials have been in discussions with local authorities and school transport providers throughout Wales regarding the general cost of school transport, as they continue to discharge their statutory duties in providing home-to-school transport to learners.

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) What are the Welsh Government's priorities for improving access to public transport in Cynon Valley?

Photo of Lee Waters Lee Waters Labour

The south Wales metro is an ambitious, multimillion-pound project that will transform the way we all travel, with focus on rail, bus, active travel, and integrated transport. Throughout all of the south Wales metro, we will electrify 170 km of track and upgrade all our stations and signalling.