Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 3 January 2013 for answer on 16 January 2013

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development

1. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on how advances in GM technology are assessed in Wales. OAQ(4)0209(ESD)

2. Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s energy policy priorities for mid Wales. OAQ(4)0201(ESD)

3. Mark Drakeford (Cardiff West): Will the Minister make a statement on air quality standards in inner city areas in Wales. OAQ(4)0199(ESD)

4. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): Will the Minister make a statement on the promotion of animal welfare. OAQ(4)0205(ESD)

5. Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Minister confirm the Welsh Government’s position on the devolution of energy policy. OAQ(4)0206(ESD)

6. Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement about the role of the Welsh language within the planning process. OAQ(4)0204(ESD)W

7. Gwyn Price (Islwyn): Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for environmental projects in Islwyn. OAQ(4)0200(ESD)

8. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister provide an update on the development of the new planning system for Wales. OAQ(4)0202(ESD) WITHDRAWN

9. Mick Antoniw (Pontypridd): What discussions has the Minister had with Hafren Power regarding the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Severn Barrage. OAQ(4)0210(ESD)

10. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): What steps has the Welsh Government taken to ensure that planning applicants will get a response to inquiries from Natural Resources Wales within a set time frame. OAQ(4)0211(ESD)

11. Vaughan Gething (Cardiff South and Penarth): Will the Minister make a statement on the costs to the consumer of transporting energy to Wales. OAQ(4)0203(ESD)

12. Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister outline his budget priorities for the next 12 months. OAQ(4)0198(ESD)

13. Ann Jones (Vale of Clwyd): Will the Minister make a statement on the joint research being commissioned to study the impact of releasing air lanterns. OAQ(4)0212(ESD)

14. Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): What consultation has the Minister had with Cabinet colleagues about the application of the City Region concept to the planning process. OAQ(4)0207(ESD)

15. Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s targets for household recycling in Wales. OAQ(4)0208(ESD)

To ask the Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage

1. Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): Will the Minister outline his priorities for tackling homelessness over the next six months. OAQ(4)0199(HRH)

2. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): What is the Welsh Government doing to promote participation in sport in Wales. OAQ(4)0207(HRH)

3. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): How does the Minister plan to promote take up of the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme in Rural Areas. OAQ(4)0210(HRH)

4. Peter Black (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is helping first time buyers get on the housing ladder. OAQ(4)0205(HRH)

5. Vaughan Gething (Cardiff South and Penarth): Will the Minister make a statement on the take up of sport amongst people under the age of 16 in Wales. OAQ(4)0206(HRH)

6. Mark Isherwood (North Wales): Will the Minister provide an update on the implementation of the Welsh Government’s Affordable Housing Revenue Grant Scheme. OAQ(4)0200(HRH) WITHDRAWN

7. Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Minister make a statement on Cadw’s change of use procedures for Listed Buildings. OAQ(4)0208(HRH)

8. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on his portfolio priorities for 2013. OAQ(4)0197(HRH)

9. Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s policies to tackle homelessness. OAQ(4)0202(HRH)

10. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister provide an update on his priorities for 2013. OAQ(4)0196(HRH) WITHDRAWN

11. Alun Ffred Jones (Arfon): Will the Minister make a statement on the latest figures regarding participation in sport and physical activities. OAQ(4)0211(HRH)W

12. Ken Skates (Clwyd South): Will the Minister outline his priorities for north Wales in the next twelve months. OAQ(4)0198(HRH)

13. Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s regeneration priorities for mid Wales. OAQ(4)0204(HRH)

14. David Rees (Aberavon): What is the Welsh Government doing in response to the impact of housing benefit change. OAQ(4)0209(HRH)

15. Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister outline what he is doing to protect religious buildings in Wales. OAQ(4)0201(HRH)