Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 19 November 2008 for answer on 03 December 2008

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the Minister for Social Justice and Local Government

1. Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister detail what impact his policies are having on the lives of residents in South Wales Central. OAQ(3)0536(SJL)

2. Ann Jones (Vale of Clwyd): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to reduce crime in the Vale of Clwyd. OAQ(3)0559(SJL)

3. Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on local government investments in off-shore accounts. OAQ(3)0535(SJL)

4. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): Will the Minister make a statement on the gender pay gap in Wales. OAQ(3)0544(SJL)

5. Peter Black (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the Post Office Development Fund. OAQ(3)0530(SJL)

6. David Melding (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the scrutiny role of Councillors in South Wales Central. OAQ(3)0539(SJL)

7. Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Assembly Government support offered to asylum seekers in Wales. OAQ(3)0529(SJL)

8. Huw Lewis (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to ensure that services within Local Authorities are properly funded throughout Wales. OAQ(3)0553(SJL)

9. Val Lloyd (Swansea East): What discussions has the Minister had on community policing in Wales. OAQ(3)0542(SJL) WITHDRAWN

10. Alun Davies (Mid and West Wales): What assessment has the Minister made of the implications for the Welsh Assembly Government of the recent Green Paper on Policing. OAQ(3)0565(SJL)

11. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): What representations has the Minister received about the taxi service in Newport. OAQ(3)0567(SJL) Transferred for written answer by the Minister for the Economy and Transport

12. Chris Franks (South Wales Central): What discussions has the Minister had regarding the Welsh Post Office Network. OAQ(3)0550(SJL)

13. Helen Mary Jones (Llanelli): Will the Minister make a statement on measures taken to stimulate local authority services. OAQ(3)0570(SJL)

14. Brynle Williams (North Wales): What are the Welsh Assembly Government’s plans to help homeowners facing repossession. OAQ(3)0578(SJL) Transferred for written answer by the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing

15. Leanne Wood (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on discussions regarding anti-poverty initiatives. OAQ(3)0560(SJL)

To ask the Minister for Heritage

1. Alun Davies (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister outline his policy on innovation and excellence in the Arts. OAQ(3)0552(HER)

2. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister make a statement on bilingualism in Wales. OAQ(3)0555(HER)

3. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on the importance of castles in promoting heritage tourism. OAQ(3)0564(HER)

4. Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Assembly Government's main challenges in the heritage portfolio in South Wales Central. OAQ(3)0532(HER)

5. Irene James (Islwyn): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to support historic canals in Wales. OAQ(3)0546(HER)

6. Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the impact of the Welsh Assembly Government's policy priorities on the heritage portfolio. OAQ(3)0531(HER)

7. Huw Lewis (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to support the restoration and protection of historic buildings in Wales. OAQ(3)0545(HER)

8. Gareth Jones (Aberconwy): Will the Minister make a statement on improving Aberconwy as a tourist destination. OAQ(3)0572(HER)

9. Eleanor Burnham (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the use of Welsh as a first language among the under fives. OAQ(3)0573(HER) WITHDRAWN

10. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister outline discussions he has had concerning promoting tourism opportunities arising from the Ryder Cup. OAQ(3)0563(HER)

11. Chris Franks (South Wales Central): What discussions has the Minister had regarding a Welsh bid to host the 2016 European football championships. OAQ(3)0541(HER)

12. David Melding (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the preservation of Victorian architecture in South Wales Central. OAQ(3)0533(HER) WITHDRAWN

13. Nick Bourne (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister outline his plans to encourage cultural activities outside of Cardiff. OAQ(3)0550(HER)

14. Helen Mary Jones (Llanelli): Will the Minister make a statement on the use of the Welsh Language in the workplace in Wales. OAQ(3)0561(HER)

15. Rosemary Butler (Newport West): Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Assembly Government's policy of introducing free entry  at the Cadw Roman Baths site in Caerleon. OAQ(3)0538(HER)

To ask the Representative of the Assembly Commission

1. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): Will the Commissioner outline the current rules regarding the waving of banners outside the Senedd. OAQ(3)0018(AC) W

2. Huw Lewis (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney): Will the Commissioner provide an update on the current telephony service provided to Members and staff in Cardiff Bay. OAQ(3)0016(AC)

3. Gareth Jones (Aberconwy): Will the Commissioner make a statement on the future of the North Wales Visitor Centre. OAQ(3)0017(AC)

4. Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): Will the Commissioner make a statement on the repayment of profits from the sale of properties bought with Assembly Commission funds. OAQ(3)0015(AC)

5. Ann Jones (Vale of Clwyd): How much has the recent FOI request regarding Members’ travel, office cost allowances and additional allowances, cost the Assembly to produce. OAQ(3)0019(AC)