Written questions

Members of the Senedd can ask Welsh Government ministers, the Counsel General and the Senedd Commission questions in writing. The answers are published on the Senedd's website.

Members have tabled 15,617 written questions in the Sixth Senedd so far. 15,405 have been answered and 212 are awaiting an answer. Of the 15,617 questions whose due date has passed, 6,596 (42%) were answered by that date. Half of the answers were published within 8 days of the question being tabled.

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Will the Cabinet Secretary provide a timeline on when local planning authorities can expect finalised guidance or further clarification on mitigation mechanisms for water quality in special areas of conservation with regard to the approval of local planning applications?
Adam PricePlaidTo Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Answered 3 Mar 2026
7 days after tabling
Tabled 24 Feb 2026
Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the Welsh Government’s plans to extend permitted development rights?
Darren MillarConservativeTo Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Answered 16 Feb 2026
5 days after tabling
Tabled 11 Feb 2026
Will the Cabinet Secretary provide the latest timetable for all local planning authorities in Wales to prepare local development plans?

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