Answers to the Written Assembly Questions for answer on 29 March 2010

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Contents

Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport

Questions to the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing

To ask the Minister for the Economy and Transport

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister make a statement on policy regarding the use of road materials to reduce noise pollution. (WAQ55774)

Answer issued on 30 March 2010

Our policy is to replace traditional hot rolled asphalt surfacing material with low noise thin surfacing when it reaches the end of its service life.

To ask the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing

Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): When will the Fuel Poverty Strategy for Wales be published. (WAQ55773)

Answer issued on 30 March 2010

A summary of responses received to the Fuel Poverty Strategy consultation will be published on the Welsh Assembly Government website in April.  The final Fuel Poverty Strategy will be published before the summer recess.