Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 5 January 2012 for answer on 18 January 2012

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the Minister for Finance and the Leader of the House

1. Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister make a statement on how she intends to make use of the extra £8.9 million received from the UK Government to reflect the spending on the London Olympics. OAQ(4)0072(FIN)

2. Ken Skates (Clwyd South): Will the Minister outline how the Welsh Government’s budget plans will help Clwyd South over the next twelve months. OAQ(4)0065(FIN)

3. David Melding (South Wales Central): During the recent budget planning process did the Minister meet with the Wales Construction Federation Alliance to discuss the financing of infrastructure projects. OAQ(4)0064(FIN)

4. Llyr Huws Gruffydd (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the overall budget allocation to the Local Government and Communities portfolio. OAQ(4)0075(FIN) W

5. Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): What plans does the Minister have to improve the process of allocating grants. OAQ(4)0070(FIN)

6. Leanne Wood (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the financial consequentials for Wales resulting from the Olympic games in London this year. OAQ(4)0073(FIN)

7. Aled Roberts (North Wales): What consideration did the Minister give to the student fees policy when allocating funding to the Education and Skills portfolio. OAQ(4)0066(FIN) W

8. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government intends to promote equality of opportunity across Wales in 2012. OAQ(4)0067(FIN)

9. Lynne Neagle (Torfaen): Will the Minister outline her priorities for Torfaen in 2012. OAQ(4)0076(FIN)

10. Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on her priorities for the coming year. OAQ(4)0068(FIN)

11. Alun Ffred Jones (Arfon): Will the Minister make a statement on the overall budget allocation to the Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science portfolio. OAQ(4)0074(FIN) W

12. Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister make a statement on her portfolio priorities for the next six months. OAQ(4)0069(FIN)

13. Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): What discussions has the Minister had concerning the funding allocation to the Environment and Sustainable Development portfolio. OAQ(4)0071(FIN)

To ask the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science

1. Mick Antoniw (Pontypridd): Will the Minister outline the assistance available from the Welsh Government which may help Welsh factories secure contracts with Welsh local authorities and other public bodies in Wales. OAQ(4)0082(BET)

2. Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on job creation in South East Wales. OAQ(4)0076(BET)

3. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister outline Welsh Government plans to co-ordinate initiatives to promote tourism. OAQ(4)0086(BET)

4. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister outline Welsh Government plans to develop the economy of South Wales East. OAQ(4)0087(BET)

5. Suzy Davies (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the process to secure a top level domain for Wales. OAQ(4)0074(BET)

6. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make a statement on her priorities for West Wales. OAQ(4)0072(BET)

7. Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): Will the Minister give an update on Enterprise Zones. OAQ(4)0070(BET) W

8. Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Minister outline her priorities for the new year. OAQ(4)0077(BET) W

9. Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the financial support for businesses in North West Wales. OAQ(4)0085(BET)

10. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister outline what the Welsh Government is doing to support businesses in West Wales. OAQ(4)0073(BET)

11. Mick Antoniw (Pontypridd): Will the Minister provide an update on recent discussions regarding the role of Cardiff Airport within the Welsh economy. OAQ(4)0081(BET)

12. Elin Jones (Ceredigion): What are the Minister’s priorities for the next six months. OAQ(4)0080(BET) W

13. Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the financial support given to Selonda UK by the Welsh Government. OAQ(4)0084(BET)

14. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister outline what steps the Welsh Government is taking to encourage job creation through support for SME’s. OAQ(4)0075(BET)

15. Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): What has been the timeline in determining the nature of Enterprise Zones in Wales. OAQ(4)0079(BET)