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1.

Introductions, apologies and substitutions

Minutes:

1.1 Apologies were received from Llyr Gruffydd.  There were no substitutions.

 

(09:30 - 11:00)

2.

Natural Resources Wales - General scrutiny session

E&S(4)-12-14 paper 1

 

          Peter Matthews, Chair

          Emyr Roberts, Chief Executive

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1 Emyr Roberts and Peter Matthews responded to questions from members of the Committee.

 

2.2 Emyr Roberts agreed to provide information in writing on:

  • How the 209 prosecutions carried out by NRW during  2013-14 compared to the figures for previous years;
  • The procedure for handling applications made by other NRW departments to ensure no conflicts of interest;

The remit of the group set up to consider the Wales Coastal Path.

3.

Papers to note

Minutes of the meeting held on 1 May

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1 The Committee noted the minutes.

 

3.1

Letter from RSPB Cymru : Future Generations Bill

E&S(4)-12-14 paper 2

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.2 The Committee noted the letter.

3.2

Letter from the Minister for Natural Resources and Food : Water Strategy for Wales

E&S(4)-12-14 paper 3

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.3 The Committee noted the letter.

3.3

Letter from the Minister for Natural Resources and Food : The economic impact of wind farms on tourism

E&S(4)-12-14 paper 4

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.4 The Committee noted the letter.

(11:00)

4.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the meeting for items 5, 6 & 7

Minutes:

4.1 The Committee agreed the Motion.

(11:10 - 11:25)

5.

Proposed terms of reference for forthcoming inquiries

Minutes:

5.1 The Committee agreed the terms of reference for its inquiries into recycling in Wales and energy efficiency and fuel poverty in Wales.

(11:25 - 11:30)

6.

Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s proposals for the M4 around Newport : Consideration of next steps

Minutes:

6.1 The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport.

(11:30 - 12:30)

7.

Sustainable Land Management : Consideration of draft report

Minutes:

7.1 The Committee considered the draft report and agreed to consider any changes by email.