Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru

The latest figures show that as at 31 March 2017 there were just over 1,300 empty social sector homes and around 25,200 private sector properties that had been vacant for six months or more across Wales.

Our aim is to support people to live independently in their own home, regardless of whether they are disabled or have a reduced mobility. We are taking action across a broad front in support of this aim.

We have developed a specific housing referral pathway to assist ex-service personnel and their families in transitioning back to civilian life. We remain committed to ensuring veterans have access to services that meet their needs, and are not disadvantaged as a result of their service.

I am extremely concerned by the devastating impact that the UK Government’s welfare reforms are having on low-income families, particularly those with children, in the south Wales Valleys and elsewhere. We have repeatedly expressed our concerns to the UK Government calling for a halt to rolling out of universal credit.

As I set out in my recent oral statement, rough sleeping remains at a persistent and unacceptable level in Wales. We remain committed to tackling the issue, and early indications from policy initiatives such as Housing First show signs of success with some of our most complex rough sleepers.  

Registered social landlords make a positive contribution to the communities where they work including providing homes, employment and training opportunities. I will be meeting Community Housing Cymru, who represent registered social landlords, and will engage with RSL chief executives across Wales, to discuss the work they do with communities.

I remain strongly committed to introducing a Wales agriculture Bill during this Assembly term. As I have stated previously, it is my ambition to bring forward a Bill as soon as practicable, subject to Cabinet decisions on the future legislative programme.

The UK Government is currently responsible for assessments in relation to nuclear energy production. However, from 1 April Welsh Government will be responsible for the consenting of energy projects of less than 350 MW and we are currently gathering the evidence required to develop an appropriate small nuclear policy.

I have always been clear, a 'no deal' Brexit would be catastrophic for our agricultural sector and rural communities, which will bear the brunt of any loss of markets. Crashing out of the European Union without a deal would be hugely damaging and must be avoided at all costs.

Ym mis Mehefin 2018, cefais gyfarfod gydag aelodau MSFOMA, yr ymgeiswyr am Orchymyn pysgodfa unigol yng ngorllewin afon Menai. Cafodd fy swyddogion gyfarfod gyda chynrychiolwyr MSFOMA ym mis Medi 2018. Ers hynny, cafwyd nifer o alwadau ffôn gydag aelodau MSFOMA.

The Wales animal health and welfare framework implementation plan sets out Welsh Government priorities across Wales. I updated Plenary on plans to improve animal welfare in my oral statements in June and November. With Brexit on the horizon, we will review priorities to ensure the welfare of animals in Wales remains paramount. 

Rydym wedi cyhoeddi canllawiau i awdurdodau cynllunio ar asesu effaith y gwahanol dechnolegau ynni adnewyddadwy, gan gynnwys solar. Rydym angen i brosiectau pŵer solar gynnig manteision mwy amlwg i’w cymunedau lleol. Byddwn yn gweithio gyda chymunedau drwy wasanaeth ynni Llywodraeth Cymru i geisio gwneud hyn.

Cafodd y cynllun hwn ei sefydlu fel rhan o’n setliad cyllideb gyda Plaid Cymru. Rwy’n falch iawn fod 110 o’r rhai a gyflwynodd gais i’r cynllun ymsefydlu pobl ifanc mewn amaeth wedi cael cynnig contractau a fydd yn rhoi £40,000 yr un iddynt ar gyfer datblygu eu busnes. Mae 40 o geisiadau eraill wrthi’n cael eu datblygu ac mae disgwyl iddynt gael eu cymeradwyo y mis hwn.