Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 03 November 2010 for answer on 17 November 2010

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the Minister for Business and Budget

1. Irene James (Islwyn): Will the Minister make a statement on the cuts imposed on the Welsh capital budget in the recent UK Government Comprehensive Spending Review. OAQ(3)1214(BB)

2. Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement regarding the impact of the Comprehensive Spending Review on Wales’ Budget. OAQ(3)1212(BB)

3. David Melding (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the impact of the Welsh Assembly Government’s budget on South Wales Central. OAQ(3)1223(BB)

4. Val Lloyd (Swansea East): What account is the Minister taking of equality issues when drawing up the next Welsh Assembly Government budget. OAQ(3)1210(BB) WITHDRAWN

5. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): What recent discussions has the Minister had with the UK Government. OAQ(3)1239(BB)

6. Sandy Mewies (Delyn): Will the Minister make a statement on the UK Government’s cuts to Wales’ capital budget. OAQ(3)1207(BB)

7. Peter Black (South Wales West): How much End Year Flexibility is the Minister anticipating being available for the next financial year. OAQ(3)1246(BB) WITHDRAWN

8. Chris Franks (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement regarding the allocation of funding to the Children, Education and Lifelong Learning portfolio. OAQ(3)1222(BB)

9. Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales): What steps is the Minister taking to ensure value for money across Welsh Assembly Government departments. OAQ(3)1218(BB)

10.Gareth Jones (Aberconwy): What recent discussions has the Minister had with the UK Government concerning the Welsh Assembly Government’s budget. OAQ(3)1245(BB)

11. Nick Ramsay (Monmouthshire): Will the Minister make a statement on how she intends making the most effective use of the Welsh Assembly Government budget in 2011. OAQ(3)1204(BB)

12. Irene James (Islwyn): What discussions has the Minister had regarding the impact of the recent UK Government Comprehensive Spending review on Wales. OAQ(3)1213(BB)

13. Brian Gibbons (Aberavon): Will the Minister make a statement on any consideration she has given to promoting a bond market for Wales. OAQ(3)1231(BB) WITHDRAWN

14. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): What consideration has the Minister given to the overall budget allocation to the Social Justice and Local Government portfolio. OAQ(3)1230(BB)

15. Val Lloyd (Swansea East): When drawing up the Welsh Assembly Government’s budget, what consideration did the Minister give to equality issues. OAQ(3)1226(BB)

To ask the Minister for Heritage

1. Leanne Wood (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the importance of tourism to Wales. OAQ(3)1327(HER)

2. Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister provide an update on any Welsh Assembly Government initiative to improve physical activity levels in Wales. OAQ(3)1337(HER)

3. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What steps is the Minister taking to support tourism in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire. OAQ(3)1344(HER)

4. Irene James (Islwyn): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Assembly Government’s free swimming scheme. OAQ(3)1311(HER)

5. Lynne Neagle (Torfaen): Will the Minister outline his priorities for the remainder of this Assembly term. OAQ(3)1353(HER)

6. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister provide an update on discussions he has had linked to promoting Arts projects in Wales. OAQ(3)1346(HER)

7. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): Will the Minister provide an update on what the Welsh Assembly Government is doing to support our historic environment. OAQ(3)1312(HER)

8. Brian Gibbons (Aberavon): What discussions has the Minister had about bilingual programme content on S4C. OAQ(3)1351(HER)

9. David Melding (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the preservation of Victorian and Edwardian buildings in South Wales Central. OAQ(3)1342(HER)

10. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on his priorities for North Wales for the next six months. OAQ(3)1348(HER)

11. Joyce Watson (Mid and West Wales): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to promote performance arts in Wales. OAQ(3)1336(HER) WITHDRAWN

12. Trish Law (Blaenau Gwent): Will the Minister provide an update on the digital switchover in Wales. OAQ(3)1319(HER)

13. Nick Ramsay (Monmouthshire): Will the Minister make a statement on progress towards achieving the One Wales objectives for which he is responsible. OAQ(3)1309(HER)

14. Nick Bourne (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on protecting Mid Wales’ heritage. OAQ(3)1318(HER)

15. Helen Mary Jones (Llanelli): Will the Minister make a statement on measures taken to support the tourism industry in South West Wales. OAQ(3)1356(HER) WITHDRAWN

To ask the Representative of the Assembly Commission

1. Jenny Randerson (Cardiff Central): Will the Commissioner make a statement on the success of the new IT system for Members. OAQ(3)0046(AC)

2. Gareth Jones (Aberconwy): What is the Commission doing in North Wales to increase public awareness of the role of the Assembly. OAQ(3)0047(AC)