28/06/2017 - Environment and Communities

Published 21/06/2017   |   Last Updated 22/06/2017

​Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 21 June 2017

for answer on 28 June 2017

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W - Signifies that the question was tabled in Welsh.
(Self-identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

The Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice to the Minister after Question 2.

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs

1. Vikki Howells (Cynon Valley): What action is the Welsh Government taking to encourage the recycling of food waste in Wales? OAQ(5)0157(ERA)
 
2. Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on progress regarding Technical Advice Note 20? OAQ(5)0158(ERA)
 
3. David Rees (Aberavon): Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the assessments taken by Natural Resources Wales in relation to the proposal for the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon? OAQ(5)0161(ERA)
 
4. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): What plans does the Cabinet Secretary have to evaluate the administration of the Glastir scheme in Wales? OAQ(5)0152(ERA)
 
5. Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Gower cockle industry? OAQ(5)0154(ERA)
 
6. Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on basic payment scheme payments? OAQ(5)0164(ERA)
 
7. Neil Hamilton (Mid and West Wales): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the security of the Welsh fishing industry post-Brexit? OAQ(5)0160(ERA)
 
8. Mark Reckless (South Wales East): Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an estimate of the number of farms suffering from Bovine TB that are able to remove and humanely kill infected badgers? OAQ(5)0159(ERA)
 
9. Suzy Davies (South Wales West): Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the expectations placed on local authorities as a result of the local air quality management in Wales guidance? OAQ(5)0155(ERA)
 
10. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on measures to tackle river pollution in Wales? OAQ(5)0153(ERA)
 
11. Eluned Morgan (Mid and West Wales): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on water quality in Mid and West Wales? OAQ(5)0163(ERA)W
 
12. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on guidance issued to local authorities in relation to planning matters? OAQ(5)0162(ERA)
 
13. Mark Isherwood (North Wales): How is the Welsh Government increasing energy efficiency in Wales? OAQ(5)0165(ERA)
 
14. Rhianon Passmore (Islwyn): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's plans to increase access to the countryside in south-east Wales? OAQ(5)0156(ERA)
 

To ask the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

1. Hefin David (Caerphilly): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the support available for veterans in Caerphilly? OAQ(5)0164(CC)

2. Hefin David (Caerphilly): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Welsh Government support for Armed Forces Day? OAQ(5)0161(CC)

3. Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Will the Cabinet Secretary outline what the Welsh Government is doing to improve community cohesion in Wales in light of recent terror related incidents? OAQ(5)0162(CC)

4. Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary held regarding the funding of community groups in light of the decision to bring Communities First to an end? OAQ(5)0171(CC)W

5. Mark Isherwood (North Wales): How is the Welsh Government utilising the assets in our localities to tackle inequality? OAQ(5)0165(CC)

6. Vikki Howells (Cynon Valley): Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the work of the Vibrant and Viable Places strategy? OAQ(5)0160(CC)
 
7. Suzy Davies (South Wales West): Will the Cabinet Secretary provide details of the transitional arrangements for Communities First? OAQ(5)0156(CC)
 
8. Neil McEvoy (South Wales Central): How successful has the £122 million invested in Flying Start and Families First been in supporting fathers, especially separated fathers, to fulfil their parenting role? OAQ(5)0167(CC)

9. Llyr Gruffydd (North Wales): Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on fire safety in North Wales? OAQ(5)0166(CC)W

10. Sian Gwenllian (Arfon): Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on funding plans under the Community Facilities Programme for 2017/18? OAQ(5)0169(CC)W

11. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on Welsh Government engagement with faith communities in Wales? OAQ(5)0168(CC)

12. Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on steps the Welsh Government has taken to improve community safety? OAQ(5)0170(CC)
 
13. Mark Reckless (South Wales East): What Welsh Government schemes are available to help community groups looking to improve local parks and facilities in Newport? OAQ(5)0158(CC)

14. Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore): Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the consideration of bids for the 'Building for the Future' fund? OAQ(5)0163(CC)
 
15. Mike Hedges (Swansea East): Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the building of council housing in Wales? OAQ(5)0159(CC)