Answers issued to Members on 3 September 2007
[R] signifies that the Member has declared an interest.[W] signifies that the question was tabled in Welsh.Contents
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Minister for Economy and Transport
Questions to the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport
Mike German (South Wales East): How many railway stations in Wales have no disabled access?(WAQ50322)The Deputy First Minister and Minister for Economy and Transport (Ieuan Wyn Jones): There are currently 79 stations in Wales with no disabled access, 57 stations with partial access and 112 stations with full facilities. The 6 new stations being built as part of the Ebbw Valley Railway and the station at Llanharan will all be compliant under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Newport station will also be fully compliant when work is completed in 2010.
Disabled access for train stations is a matter for the Department for Transport as it is not devolved, and there are funds available to improve access facilities at stations through the Access for all Scheme.
Questions to the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing
Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Assembly Government is doing to improve anti-littering signage within communities?(WAQ50320)The Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing (Jane Davidson): I will write to you and a copy of the letter will be placed on the intranet and internet.Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister make a statement on any discussions he has held with UK Government Ministers or the Department for Trade and Industry regarding a proposed second pipeline for liquefied natural gas from Milford Haven?(WAQ50321)
Jane Davidson: I will write to you and a copy of the letter will be placed on the intranet and internet.