Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 11 January 2012 for answer on 25 January 2012

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development

1. Suzy Davies (South Wales West): What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the environmental impact of Underground Coal Gasification. OAQ(4)0072(ESD)

2. Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on improving freshwater biodiversity in South Wales East. OAQ(4)0084(ESD)

3. Mick Antoniw (Pontypridd): Will the Minister outline the level of Welsh Government investment into flood alleviation schemes in South Wales. OAQ(4)0077(ESD)

4. Vaughan Gething (Cardiff South and Penarth): What assessment has the Minister made of proposals by Ofgem to simplify energy tariffs for domestic consumers. OAQ(4)0079(ESD)

5. Lynne Neagle (Torfaen): Will the Minister outline his priorities for Torfaen in 2012. OAQ(4)0082(ESD)

6. Alun Ffred Jones (Arfon): Will the Minister make a statement regarding the status of Llyn Padarn as an SSSI. OAQ(4)0085(ESD) W

7. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister outline his priorities for the next 12 months. OAQ(4)0078(ESD)

8. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on flood risk management in Wales. OAQ(4)0075(ESD)

9. Ann Jones (Vale of Clwyd): What is the Welsh Government doing to improve the local environment in the Vale of Clwyd. OAQ(4)0083(ESD) Withdrawn

10. Mark Isherwood (North Wales): What is the Welsh Government doing to examine the impact of industrial emissions on the environment. OAQ(4)0073(ESD)

11. Mike Hedges (Swansea East): What advice is the Minister giving to local authorities in Wales to deal with the problem of Japanese Knotweed. OAQ(4)0074(ESD)

12. Aled Roberts (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement regarding the target for planting trees by 2020 within the Natural Environment Framework. OAQ(4)0071(ESD) W

13. Jenny Rathbone (Cardiff Central): Will the Minister outline his strategy for ensuring that families on low incomes live in energy efficient homes. OAQ(4)0074(ESD)

14. Rebecca Evans (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister outline what the Welsh Government is doing to protect wildlife in Wales. OAQ(4)0080(ESD)

15. Rebecca Evans (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on tackling climate change. OAQ(4)0081(ESD)

To ask the Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage

1. Aled Roberts (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement regarding broadcasting Welsh-language channels in North-East Wales. OAQ(4)0075(HRH)W

2. Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): What steps is the Minister taking to bring empty properties back on to the rental market or for selling. OAQ(4)0085(HRH)W

3. Suzy Davies (South Wales West): What plans does the Welsh Government have to promote Welsh heritage in 2012. OAQ(4)0074(HRH)

4. Alun Ffred Jones (Arfon): Will the Minister make a statement regarding the level of participation in sport. OAQ(4)0084(HRH)W

5. Mike Hedges (Swansea East): Will the Minister provide an update on whether or not he has had any opportunity to meet with Welsh church denominations to discuss a way forward in preserving historical chapels in Wales. OAQ(4)0076(HRH)

6. Mark Drakeford (Cardiff West): Will the First Minister make a statement on plans for future development of the St Fagans National History Museum. OAQ(4)0080(HRH)

7. Vaughan Gething (Cardiff South and Penarth): What assessment has the Minister made of the impact that UK changes in housing benefits are having on individuals and public services in Wales. OAQ(4)0082(HRH)

8. Aled Roberts (North Wales): What discussions has the Minister had with the Football Association of Wales to develop football in North Wales. OAQ(4)0072(HRH)W

9. Elin Jones (Ceredigion): Will the Minister give an outline of the recent progress made in relation to the Aberystwyth Strategic Regeneration Area. OAQ(4)0079(HRH)W

10. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): What is the Welsh Government doing to support town regeneration across Wales. OAQ(4)0078(HRH)

11. Mark Isherwood (North Wales): What is the Welsh Government doing to help first time buyers. OAQ(4)0077(HRH)

12. David Rees (Aberavon): What action is the Welsh Government taking in relation to empty retail properties within town centres to support town centre regeneration. OAQ(4)0083(HRH)

13. Rebecca Evans (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister outline his priorities under the housing part of his portfolio. OAQ(4)0073(HRH)

14. Leanne Wood (South Wales Central): Will the Minister outline his strategy for dealing with vacant houses. OAQ(4)0081(HRH)