21 January 2026 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
Thank you. I'm done.
21 January 2026 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
Thank you. How would you reflect on your overall tenure as commissioners? Where do you believe and what examples can you prove where you've had the most influence?
21 January 2026 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
Great, yes, that one, okay. Then, data collection, how are you improving on that?
21 January 2026 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
That's the report you've got, Chair, is it?
21 January 2026 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
When was that?
21 January 2026 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
So, have you produced a report at the end of the year—like, now?
21 January 2026 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
Thank you. One of the things that came up last time was the lack of reports and lack of data collection. Has that improved at all?
21 January 2026 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
And how have you spent that money?
21 January 2026 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
Diolch. Bore da. How do you reflect on the commission's work over the last year? What has gone well, and what hasn't gone well? What challenges do you still see you have?
21 January 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. I've asked this question numerous times, but, each time I ask it, there's been an even more retrograde step for our hospitality and tourism businesses and retailers. The simple fact remains that many now are going out of…
21 January 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
2. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the impact of increased costs on the tourism and hospitality sector? OQ63691
20 January 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Coal Tip Safety
We, as politicians, recognise the importance of ensuring coal tip safety, and, indeed, anybody living near one, is, basically, very aware of the dangers now to our communities who are located in close proximity to former and disused tip sites. These sites are…
13 January 2026 , Plenary
& 12. The general principles of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Well, we’ll see if that pans out. I’m not as confident as you. I also share the concerns of the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by no less than Andrew R.T. Davies, on the timing of this Bill, with the committee setting out that it regrets…
13 January 2026 , Plenary
& 12. The general principles of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
Yes, sure.
13 January 2026 , Plenary
& 12. The general principles of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Development of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Bill
That was an extremely powerful contribution there. I agree with every single point you make. Obviously, being the Member for Aberconwy, tourism is our vital industry. It's practically our only industry, and I'm really proud of the standard of accommodation…
30 January 2025 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
To what extent has the coal tip safety grant enabled you to carry out any maintenance works on tips in your local areas to date? Have any applications that you've submitted to the grant not been successful? And as coal tip owners who are going to be directly…
30 January 2025 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
This is just for Rhondda Cynon Taf: the Bill places a requirement on the authority to undertake a preliminary assessment on all disused tips, followed by a full assessment if needed. What are your views on this approach?
30 January 2025 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
The Bill includes a requirement on the authority to monitor registered tips and any ability to carry out inspections or other monitoring activities. The Welsh Government's intention is to issue guidance containing details on the monitoring regime detailing…
30 January 2025 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
Do you think that the new body will have the skills that, over time, you've got, and previous regulators? Do you think we've got the skill set there required in the new body?
30 January 2025 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
Do you consider it necessary to create a new supervisory authority to carry out functions under the Act, rather than use an existing body or a combination of bodies? And how do you anticipate local authorities will interact with the authority? Is there a risk…
30 January 2025 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
Okay, thanks. Anybody else? Okay. That's fine. Thanks.
30 January 2025 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
What about the oversight role?
30 January 2025 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
Good morning—bore da—just. Welcome. What are your actual roles and responsibilities, both as tip owners and in relation to your oversight role under the current coal tip safety regime?
30 January 2025 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with Coal bodies
Thank you.
30 January 2025 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with Coal bodies
To the MRA only now: in your paper, you suggest a lack of knowledge by private landowners as a potential barrier to implementation. Can you expand on what you mean by this? We know what 'private landowners' means, but how can this be addressed?
