Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 04 November 2009 for answer on 18 November 2009

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the Counsel General

1. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): What recent consultations, involving legal matters, has the Counsel General responded to on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government. OAQ(3)0134(CGE) W

To ask the Minister for Rural Affairs

1. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh dairy industry. OAQ(3)0878(RAF)

2. Alun Davies (Mid and West Wales): What are the Welsh Assembly Government’s priorities for enhancing rural communities in Wales. OAQ(3)0866(RAF)

3. Lorraine Barrett (Cardiff South and Penarth): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Assembly Government’s agri-environmental initiatives. OAQ(3)0898(RAF)

4. Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales): What discussions has the Minister had regarding improving the conditions of farm workers. OAQ(3)0897(RAF)

5. Sandy Mewies (Delyn): Will the Minister make a statement on initiatives being taken by the Welsh Assembly Government to promote local food produce in Wales. OAQ(3)0902(RAF)

6. Leanne Wood (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on food security. OAQ(3)0883(ESH)

7. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on the activities of the Forestry Commission in South Wales East. OAQ(3)0858(RAF)

8. William Graham (South Wales East): What discussions has the Minister had regarding the promotion of RSPB and R&A’s campaign "Birds and Golf Courses: A Guide to Habitat Management”. OAQ(3)0879(RAF) Transferred for written answer by the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing

9. Peter Black (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the future of organic farming in Wales. OAQ(3)0884(RAF)

10. Helen Mary Jones (Llanelli): Will the Minister make a statement about the protection of fisheries in Wales. OAQ(3)0891(RAF)

11. Nicholas Bourne (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on her priorities to help strengthen rural communities. OAQ(3)0901(RAF)

12. Brynle Williams (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Assembly Government’s priorities for supporting the agriculture industry. OAQ(3)0890(RAF)

13. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): What are the Welsh Assembly Government’s priorities for helping farmers in Wales. OAQ(3)0874(RAF)

14. Irene James (Islwyn): Will the Minister make a statement on animal welfare in Islwyn. OAQ(3)0873(RAF)

15. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement relating to the Welsh Assembly Government’s main policies in support of the agriculture industry in Mid and West Wales. OAQ(3)0895(RAF)

To ask the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing

1. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on her priorities for the remainder of this Assembly term. OAQ(3)1062(ESH) WITHDRAWN

2. Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): What are the Welsh Assembly Government’s priorities for the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit 2009. OAQ(3)1057(ESH)

3. Irene James (Islwyn): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to reduce fuel poverty in Wales. OAQ(3)1034(ESH)

4. Helen Mary Jones (Llanelli): Will the Minister make a statement on the planning guidance with regard to developments in flood plains. OAQ(3)1060(ESH)

5. Jeff Cuthbert (Caerphilly): Will the Minister provide an update on the green jobs strategy as it relates to Sustainable Development in Wales. OAQ(3)1046(ESH)

6. Sandy Mewies (Delyn): Will the Minister provide an update on the measures being taken by the Welsh Assembly Government to tackle the threat of flooding in Flintshire. OAQ(3)1079(ESH)

7. Gareth Jones (Aberconwy): Will the Minister make a statement on the numbers of Welsh firms engaged in delivering the HEES scheme. OAQ(3)1032(ESH)

8. Gareth Jones (Aberconwy): Will the Minister make a statement on delivering affordable private housing in Wales. OAQ(3)1072(ESH)

9. Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): What discussions has the Minister had with Ministerial colleagues about preserving the Welsh natural environment. OAQ(3)1027(ESH)

10. Peter Black (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the target of 6,500 new affordable homes by 2011. OAQ(3)1065(ESH)

11. Janet Ryder (North Wales): Will the Minister outline the support available from the Welsh Assembly Government for Community Land Trusts. OAQ(3)1040(ESH)

12. Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the number of empty homes in Wales. OAQ(3)1036(ESH)

13. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to promote measures to combat Climate Change. OAQ(3)1048(ESH)

14. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Assembly Government’s policies to promote water powered micro energy generation. OAQ(3)1039(ESH)

15. Alun Cairns (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on her priorities for encouraging more individuals to support green initiatives. OAQ(3)1067(ESH)