Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 26 May 2010 for answer on 09 June 2010

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the Minister for Rural Affairs

1. Irene James (Islwyn): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to help people access local produce. OAQ(3)1069(RAF)

2. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What steps is the Minister taking to enhance the social and economic well being of rural communities. OAQ(3)1072(RAF)

3. Alun Davies (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the Farming Food and Countryside - Building a Secure Future Strategy. OAQ(3)1087(RAF)

4.Sandy Mewies (Delyn): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to support rural communities in Delyn. OAQ(3)1092(RAF)

5. Brian Gibbons (Aberavon): Will the Minister make a statement on the cultivation of miscanthus (elephant grass) for use as a biofuel in Wales. OAQ(3)1054(RAF)

6. Nick Bourne (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Assembly Government support for rural communities in Wales. OAQ(3)1098(RAF)

7. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister outline her priorities for the remainder of the Third Assembly.  OAQ(3)1083(RAF)

8. David Melding (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the promotion of farming diversification. OAQ(3)1058(RAF)

9. Helen Mary Jones (Llanelli): Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Assembly Government is doing to support farmers. OAQ(3)1075(RAF)

10. Chris Franks (South Wales Central): What recent discussions has the Minister had with Farming Unions. OAQ(3)1061(RAF)

11. Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Minister make a statement on what measures the Welsh Assembly Government is taking to protect the traditional family farm. OAQ(3)1091(RAF)

12. Irene James (Islwyn): Will the Minister make a statement on animal welfare in Islwyn. OAQ(3)1068(RAF)

13. Nick Ramsay (Monmouthshire): Will the Minister outline her policies for encouraging the next generation of farmers. OAQ(3)1095(RAF)

14. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on support for rural communities in South Wales East. OAQ(3)1079(RAF)

15. Mark Isherwood (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on support for local food producers. OAQ(3)1081(RAF)

To ask the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing

1. Alun Davies (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister provide an update on progress towards meeting recycling targets in Wales. OAQ(3)1302(ESH)

2. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on access to the Welsh countryside. OAQ(3)1319(ESH)

3. David Melding (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on improving the energy efficiency of older housing stock. OAQ(3)1284(ESH)

4. Mark Isherwood (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the Sustainable Homes Legislative Competence Order. OAQ(3)1313(ESH)

5. Alun Davies (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister give an update on the measures being taken by the Welsh Assembly Government to tackle the threat of flooding. OAQ(3)1303(ESH)

6. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): What recent discussions has the Minister had with regards to devolving the powers on large energy projects. OAQ(3)1328(ESH)

7. Brynle Williams (North Wales): Will the Minister outline the Welsh Assembly Government’s priorities for supporting renewable energy generation in Wales. OAQ(3)1315(ESH)

8. Rosemary Butler (Newport West): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to ensure that local authorities tackle poor air quality in accordance with their statutory duties. OAQ(3)1279(ESH)

9. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make a statement on her priorities for the next twelve months. OAQ(3)1299(ESH)

10. Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on coal bed methane exploration in Wales. OAQ(3)1289(ESH)

11. Ann Jones (Vale of Clwyd): Will the Minister make a statement on the North Wales Coastal Strategic Regeneration Area. OAQ(3)1320(ESH)

12. Nick Bourne (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on renewable energy in Wales. OAQ(3)1324(ESH)

13. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to combat littering. OAQ(3)1318(ESH)

14. Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to promote the take up of renewable energy. OAQ(3)1282(ESH) WITHDRAWN

15. Chris Franks (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the provision of cycle routes in South Wales Central. OAQ(3)1285(ESH)