Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 12th November 2008 for answer on 26th November 2008
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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)
To ask the Counsel General
1. Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Does the Counsel General intend responding to the consultation document on Crown Court means testing, launched by the Ministry of Justice and the Legal Services Commissioner. OAQ(3)0111(CGE)
2. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): What discussions has the Council General held with the Wales Office regarding the Legislative Competence Order process. OAQ(3)0114(CGE) W WITHDRAWN
3. Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): What discussions has the Counsel General held with Law Officers elsewhere regarding the establishment of a single administration of justice in Wales. OAQ(3)0112(CGE)
4. Alun Davies (Mid and West Wales): Will the Counsel General make a statement on his role as senior legal advisor to the Welsh Assembly Government. OAQ(3)0115(CGE)
5. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): What UK wide consultations has the Counsel General responded to on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government. OAQ(3)0113(CGE) W WITHDRAWN
6. Eleanor Burnham (North Wales): Will the Counsel General outline his role in relation to the drafting of Welsh Assembly Government LCOs. OAQ(3)0116(CGE)
7. Peter Black (South Wales West): Has the Counsel General had any discussions with law officers elsewhere regarding the legal factors that the UK Parliament takes into account when scrutinising LCOs. OAQ(3)0117(CGE)
To ask the Minister for Rural Affairs
1. Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister give an update on outstanding payments to farmers under Welsh agricultural schemes. OAQ(3)0526(RAF)
2. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): What recent discussions has the Minister had on the sustainable management of forestries in Wales. OAQ(3)0512(RAF) W WITHDRAWN
3. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What steps is the Minister taking to encourage the development of young farmers in Wales. OAQ(3)0524(RAF)
4. Michael German (South Wales East): What recent discussions has the Minister had regarding the impact of the CAP 'health check’ on Wales. OAQ(3)0528(RAF)
5. Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the implications to farmers in Wales of the EU’s proposals to scrap the rules currently defining the minimum size and shapes of vegetables allowed for sale in our shops and supermarkets. OAQ(3)0492(RAF)
6. Eleanor Burnham (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on support for shops in rural communities. OAQ(3)0522(RAF)
7. Eleanor Burnham (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the future of hill farming in Wales. OAQ(3)0521(RAF)
8. Lorraine Barrett (Cardiff South and Penarth): What action has the Minister taken to promote the sourcing of local food and ingredients in South Wales. OAQ(3)0503(RAF) WITHDRAWN
9. Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement outlining the Welsh Assembly Government’s priorities for food security. OAQ(3)0530(RAF)
10. Sandy Mewies (Delyn): What progress has the Minister made in ensuring that the Welsh Assembly Government’s position on the electronic identification of sheep is clearly articulated in Europe. OAQ(3)0515(RAF)
11. David Melding (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh cheese production. OAQ(3)0501(RAF)
12. Brynle Williams (North Wales): Will the Minister outline the Welsh Assembly Government’s priorities for food security. OAQ(3)0511(RAF)
13. Nick Bourne (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister outline her plans to support farmers in rural areas. OAQ(3)0497(RAF)
14. Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Local Government to ensure that suppliers of local food and produce are, wherever possible, supported in council procurement processes. OAQ(3)0486(RAF)
15. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on the advantages of buying food sourced locally. OAQ(3)0500(RAF) WITHDRAWN
To ask the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing
1. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister outline her priorities for the next 12 months. OAQ(3)0592(ESH)
2. Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham): Will the Minister make a statement about affordable housing in Wrexham. OAQ(3)0621(ESH)
3. Leanne Wood (South Wales Central): Will the Minister give an update on recycling levels across Wales. OAQ(3)0617(ESH)
4. Eleanor Burnham (North Wales): What evaluation has the Minister made of the likelihood of the Welsh Assembly Government meeting its target of 6,500 new affordable homes by 2011. OAQ(3)0625(ESH)
5. Janice Gregory (Ogmore): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Assembly Government's work to promote microgeneration in Wales. OAQ(3)0608(ESH) WITHDRAWN
6. Nick Ramsay (Monmouthshire): Will the Minister provide an update on initiatives to combat fly tipping in Wales. OAQ(3)0619(ESH)
7. Irene James (Islwyn): Will the Minister make a statement on fuel poverty in Wales. OAQ(3)0632(ESH)
8. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): What support has the Minister given to local authorities to help them reduce carbon emissions. OAQ(3)0613(ESH)
9. Alun Davies (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister provide an update on plans to promote zero carbon buildings. OAQ(3)0610(ESH)
10. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister male a statement detailing what measures the Welsh Assembly Government is taking to tackle climate change. OAQ(3)0593(ESH)
11. Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on her priorities under the planning portfolio in South Wales Central. OAQ(3)0589(ESH) WITHDRAWN
12. Lorraine Barrett (Cardiff South and Penarth): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to improve the quality of bathing waters along Welsh coastlines. OAQ(3)0622(ESH) WITHDRAWN
13. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on measures being taken by the Welsh Assembly Government to tackle the effects of litter on the environment. OAQ(3)0598(ESH)
14. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to promote improved rights of way in Cynon Valley. OAQ(3)0611(ESH) WITHDRAWN
15. Huw Lewis (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney): Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS). OAQ(3)0596(ESH) WITHDRAWN