11 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 4
Thank you. And then the explanatory memorandum suggests it will be a matter for local authorities to determine what charge to issue, depending on the circumstances of each offence. Do you agree with this, or should a more consistent national approach be taken?
11 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 4
Yes. Sorry.
11 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 4
I've only just come in, with all respect. These are the first questions I'm asking.
11 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 4
Okay. Thank you for that. Because of the Welsh Government's new decision on the roads, for instance, the Chair will be aware, we have roundabouts on the A55 that were going to be removed to save a lot of the queuing going into the villages coming off those…
11 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 4
Thank you, Chair. Do you agree that introducing a monetary range within which fixed penalties for idling can be issued is the right approach? And, should the existing penalty charge simply be increased?
10 May 2023 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Tourism
To be honest, I was elected to represent the people in Wales here in the Senedd, and that's what I'm doing here. So, to be honest, whatever they decide in Manchester or Luton or Cornwall is not relevant to this debate here today. In 2014, of course, we have…
10 May 2023 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Tourism
Absolutely, yes.
10 May 2023 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Tourism
Tourism, the hospitality sector, and the retail sector on our high streets are very much an important part here in Wales. In fact, tourism is the backbone of Aberconwy. Apart from the public sector, the third sector, tourism is now one of the most prolific…
10 May 2023 , Plenary
Debate on the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee Report—'Annual report on the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales—2022-23'
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Of course, we know that the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales’s primary purpose is to make recommendations to the Welsh Government about Wales’s long-term infrastructure needs over a five to 80-year period. But, one question…
10 May 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Riding schools, cat boarders, dog breeders and pet shops are all subject to regulation in Wales, but animal welfare establishments or sanctuaries are not. We must never take away from them the hard work they do, but anyone—literally anybody—can set themselves…
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 3
Sorry. So, basically—. We're on that one, yes. What are your views on the proposals for each action and standard in an air quality action plan to have a projected date for compliance, to be agreed with the Welsh Ministers?
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 3
Your answers really are comprehensive—
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 3
It is fair to say, isn't it, that, since devolution, every time a new Bill goes forward to become an Act, a lot of the responsibilities—. Somewhere in that Bill there's a burden, there's another ask of local authorities. So, how frequently do local…
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 3
How effective is the current LAQM regime? Do you believe that the proposals in this Bill will lead to an improvement in overall air quality? And to what extent does the Bill shift LAQM from a hotspot approach to adequately consider wider issues such as…
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 3
We've talked so much, haven't we, now about targets, so I'm going to move on from that. So, how effective—
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 2
Yes. Should the Bill include a requirement for the Welsh Ministers to report on progress towards delivery of the clean air plan strategy? If so, how often should progress be reported?
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 2
[Inaudible.]—RCP. Could you expand on the concerns outlined in your own written evidence about the drafting of provisions in relation to the national air quality strategy, and the unforeseen consequences of this approach?
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 2
Thank you. Two of my questions have actually already been addressed, so, we'll move on to Asthma UK and RCP—
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 2
That's a really refreshingly honest answer. Thanks, Joseph.
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 2
Thank you. What are your views on the Welsh Government's decision to set air quality targets in regs rather than on the face of the Bill?
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 2
Thank you, Chair, and can I just put on record my thanks to Joe and anybody who works within this? I've not been able to attend a couple of sessions recently for the very reason that I've got some respiratory issues going on at the moment, and I know when I'm…
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 1
Yes. Thank you for your evidence. What are your views on the extent to which this Bill will improve public engagement and education about air quality and its impacts on health and well-being?
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 1
Thank you.
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 1
Okay.
4 May 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill - evidence session 1
And, also, Healthy Air Cymru has expressed concern that the duty for designated public authorities 'to have regard to' the strategy isn't strong enough. So, do you share that view? And, if so, how could or should the duty be strengthened?
