18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
And I think the message that you stand ready to support planning authorities if and when such a need arises is reassuring, I think, isn't it? Yes. Okay. Fine. Just a couple of questions, then, to conclude on discussions and dialogues with UK Government…
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay. Thank you. Janet, you wanted to come in on this?
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay. Thank you, Joyce. Just a couple of questions on enforcement, then. Local planning authorities have told us that the enforcement provisions in the Bill aren’t clear enough. For example, they say it’s unclear who should commence proceedings—whether it's…
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Indeed, and we'll no doubt be talking about that quite soon, I hope, as well. Okay, we'll move on to Joyce.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay, thank you. We've seen in England—and we've spoken about loss of biodiversity—obviously, there's a requirement for a net gain of 10 per cent. RSPB Cymru has suggested to us that, maybe, this is an opportunity for the Government to push for, maybe, 20 per…
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Neil, yes.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay, we did discuss resources earlier, but it has a relevance here.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Thank you. Janet, did you want to come in on this as well?
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay. Thank you. Joyce.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Very briefly, Huw.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
It's making a statement, not asking permission.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Although that is something that happens to an extent in Westminster, isn't it?
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Back to you, Janet.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
I'm conscious that we are—well, I'm keeping a worried eye on the clock at the minute. So, Jenny, very briefly, if you just want to—.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay, there we are, thank you very much. We'll move on now then and Janet.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay, thank you. Huw.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Of course, yes, that's an important point. I have Jenny and Huw wanting to come in on this as well.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Sure.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Write a note, yes.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
[Inaudible.] So, I think, with due respect, we'll pass on going deeper into that, because I think the initial answer gives us a clear indication, unless Delyth wants to, sort of—
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Thank you. Delyth.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Croeso nôl i'r pwyllgor. Dŷn ni'n parhau i graffu ar Fil Seilwaith (Cymru) yng nghwmni'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd a'i swyddogion. Mi symudwn ni ymlaen at y maes nesaf o gwestiynau ac mi fydd Delyth Jewell yn ein harwain ni. Delyth.
18 Hydref 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bil Seilwaith (Cymru) - Sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda'r Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Excellent, okay. Thank you for that, Minister. I think we've given a decent amount of time to an important aspect of the Bill there. We're moving on to another important aspect, which is community consultation, but I don't want to rush it, and I am aware that…
