Coal Tips Safety 2021-11-17
2021-11-17
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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The MP is concerned about the safety of coal tips in Wales, following a recent summit and previous requests for support.
What recent discussions has he had with the First Minister of Wales on the safety of coal tips in Wales?
Last month, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales and the First Minister of Wales co-chaired the coal tip safety summit, to receive an update from the joint taskforce. The taskforce has undertaken inspections of all the highest-risk tips.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific plan for support being put in place was not addressed.
Co-Chaired The Coal Tip Safety Summit
Undertaken Inspections
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Q2
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The MP references a previous promise by the Prime Minister to support coal tip repairs and asks for an update.
Will he provide an update on conversations with the Welsh Government regarding support for coal tip repairs? Is there a plan in place?
The Welsh Labour Government have £2.5 billion of extra funding to deal with the issue, and we urge them to get on and solve the problem.
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Assessment & feedback
No update on conversations or plan for support was provided.
Extra Funding
Welsh Government
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Q3
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The MP discusses the risk posed by climate change to dangerous coal tips in Wales.
How is the Minister's refusal to settle the £600 million bill consistent with addressing climate change impacts?
The £2.5 billion of extra funding given to the Welsh Government this year is allocated to deal with problems like those mentioned.
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Assessment & feedback
No explanation was provided about consistency with COP26 statement or settlement of bill.
Extra Funding
Welsh Government
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Q4
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The MP discusses the need for a green transition different from previous industrial policies and mentions a private Member's Bill.
Will he support my private Member's Bill to ensure all Crown Estate profits made in Wales are invested in Wales?
The right hon. Lady criticises Margaret Thatcher for closing coalmines but then says we must not have them due to climate change, feeling there is an inconsistency; will look with interest at the Bill.
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Assessment & feedback
No direct support or opposition to her bill was given.
Criticises Margaret Thatcher
Climate Change
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