Oral Assembly Questions tabled 18 June 2008 for answer on 02 July 2008

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing

1. Gareth Jones (Aberconwy): Will the Minister make a statement on the allocation of social housing for local people. OAQ(3)0463(ESH)

2. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Assembly Government is doing to improve energy efficiency. OAQ(3)0448(ESH)

3. Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): What consideration has the Minister given to utilising the 1908 Small Holdings and Allotments Act to improve the local environment. OAQ(3)0424(ESH)

4. Gareth Jones (Aberconwy): Will the Minister make a statement on planning policies as they apply to local needs dwellings. OAQ(3)0464(ESH)

5. Lorraine Barrett (Cardiff South and Penarth): Will the Minister give a progress report on the Fair Trade Nation campaign. OAQ(3)0462(ESH)

6. Alun Cairns (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Assembly Government plans to improve energy efficiency across Wales. OAQ(3)0429(ESH)

7. Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister give an update on Welsh Assembly Government initiatives on climate change. OAQ(3)0475(ESH)

8. Alun Davies (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the cleanliness of Welsh beaches. OAQ(3)0450(ESH)

9. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister outline discussions held with the UK Government concerning how increased energy costs impact upon fuel poverty in Wales. OAQ(3)0444(ESH)

10. Peter Black (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the National Homelessness Strategy. OAQ(3)0427(ESH)

11. William Graham (South Wales East): What discussions has the Minister held with the UK Government concerning the control of illegally dumped waste. OAQ(3)0445(ESH)

12. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Assembly Government support for Rural Housing Enablers. OAQ(3)0432(ESH)

13. Alun Cairns (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on measures to protect green spaces across Wales. OAQ(3)0423(ESH)

14. Janice Gregory (Ogmore): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to tackle fuel poverty in Wales. OAQ(3)0466(ESH)

15. Janice Gregory (Ogmore): Does the Minister envisage a role for young trade unionists in promoting awareness of the Welsh Assembly Government’s green agenda. OAQ(3)0465(ESH)

To ask the Minister for Heritage

1. Lorraine Barrett (Cardiff South and Penarth): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to support Wales’ museums and archives. OAQ(3)0430(HER)

2. Mark Isherwood (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Assembly Government support for tourism in North Wales. OAQ(3)0400(HER)

3. Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): What recent discussions has the Minister had with the Football Association of Wales. OAQ(3)0401(HER)

4. Alun Ffred Jones (Arfon): What discussions has the Minister had on developing Llanberis as a key centre for industrial tourism. OAQ(3)0399(HER) W

5. Alun Cairns (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the broadcasting of Welsh related issues in Wales. OAQ(3)0425(HER)

6. Peter Black (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on what representations he has made with regard to public service broadcasting on commercial channels in Wales. OAQ(3)0424(HER)

7. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on tourism levels in North Wales. OAQ(3)0433(HER)

8. Sandy Mewies (Delyn): What is the Assembly Government doing to promote and support libraries in Wales. OAQ(3)0428(HER)

9. Jenny Randerson (Cardiff Central): What plans does the Minister have to consult with UK Transplant on increasing their bilingual service provision. OAQ(3)0397(HER)

10. Alun Cairns (South Wales West): What policies does the Welsh Assembly Government have to help widen access to the Welsh language. OAQ(3)0434(HER)

11. Lynne Neagle (Torfaen): Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Assembly Government support available for community run sports clubs in Torfaen. OAQ(3)0416(HER)  

12. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the recent discussions he has had regarding broadcasting in Wales. OAQ(3)0440(HER)

13. Janice Gregory (Ogmore): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Assembly Government’s policy on raising public awareness of the achievements of those Welsh men and women who have contributed to the arts, the sciences and public life in past generations. OAQ(3)0410(HER)

14. Alun Davies (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on widening access to sports coaching in Wales. OAQ(3)0418(HER)

15. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the success of Welsh cultural attractions. OAQ(3)0415(HER)

To ask the Minister for Social Justice and Local Government

1. Lorraine Barrett (Cardiff South and Penarth): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to work with young people to combat anti-social behaviour. OAQ(3)0429(SJL)

2. Chris Franks (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on community safety in South Wales Central. OAQ(3)0410(SJL)

3. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the Post Office closure programme. OAQ(3)0426(SJL)

4. Gareth Jones (Aberconwy): Will the Minister make a statement on the success of Communities First in North Wales. OAQ(3)0442(SJL)

5. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister outline progress towards achieving Welsh Assembly Government targets for child poverty. OAQ(3)0409(SJL)

6. Brynle Williams (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on measures to alleviate poverty in North Wales. OAQ(3)0439(SJL)

7. Eleanor Burnham (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Assembly Government is doing to tackle increasing household debt. OAQ(3)0433(SJL)

8. William Graham (South Wales East): What assessment has the Minister made concerning the equality issues outlined in the recent Help the Aged Survey - the Spotlight Report. OAQ(3)0408(SJL) Transferred for written answer by the Minister for Health and Social Services

9. Alun Davies (Mid and West Wales): How is the Welsh Assembly Government helping local government to be more open and accountable. OAQ(3)0418(SJL)

10. Irene James (Islwyn): Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Assembly Government is doing to support Credit Unions in Wales. OAQ(3)0398(SJL)

11. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to support the Post Office Network in Wales. OAQ(3)0411(SJL)

12. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Assembly Government is doing to promote equal pay in Wales. OAQ(3)0424(SJL)

13. Alun Cairns (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Assembly Government’s plans to tackle anti-social behaviour. OAQ(3)0400(SJL)

14. Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham): Will the Minister make a statement on council tax collection in Wales. OAQ(3)0431(SJL)

15. Jenny Randerson (Cardiff Central): What is the Minister doing to ensure the cleanliness of public toilets in Wales. OAQ(3)0423(SJL)

To ask a Representative of the Assembly Commission

1. Alun Cairns (South Wales West): Will the Commissioner make a statement on public access to the Siambr. OAQ(3)0012(AC)

2. Lesley Griffiths (Wrexham): Will the Commissioner make a statement on the provision of health and safety advice to Assembly Member Support Staff. OAQ(3)0011(AC)