Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 07 January 2010 for answer on 20 January 2010

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the Minister for Business and Budget

1. Jonathan Morgan (Cardiff North): What discussions has the Minister had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer since her appointment. OAQ(3)0952(BB)

2. Helen Mary Jones (Llanelli): Will the Minister make a statement on how she intends on making the most effective use of the Welsh Assembly Government budget in 2010. OAQ(3)0947(BB) WITHDRAWN

3. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on her priorities for the next six months. OAQ(3)0927(BB)

4. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister outline her priorities for the Welsh Assembly Government's budget. OAQ(3)0922(BB)

5. Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister make a statement on the way the Pre-Budget report will impact upon the One Wales commitments for which she is responsible. OAQ(3)0943(BB)

6. Gareth Jones (Aberconwy): Will the Minister make a statement on her priorities for 2010. OAQ(3)0950(BB) W

7. Chris Franks (South Wales Central): What discussions has the Minister had regarding the Welsh Assembly Government budget. OAQ(3)0930(BB)

8. Alun Cairns (South Wales West): What assessment has the Minister made of the impact the recession will have on the Welsh Assembly Government's spending plans for 2010-11. OAQ(3)0928(BB)

9. Mark Isherwood (North Wales): What consideration was given when allocating the Environment, Sustainability and Housing budget. OAQ(3)0937(BB)

10. Chris Franks (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the independent Holtham Commission. OAQ(3)0929(BB)

11. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make a statement on her priorities for 2010. OAQ(3)0932(BB)

12. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister provide an update on her priorities for the next 12 months. OAQ(3)0941(BB) WITHDRAWN

13. David Melding (South Wales Central): How does the Minister determine the robustness and current best practice of the measures in place to ensure value for money and effectiveness of spend across the Welsh Assembly Government's budget. OAQ(3)0924(BB)

14. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister outline her priorities for 2010. OAQ(3)0934(BB)WITHDRAWN

15. Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): What representations has the Minister received regarding budgetary pressures in the Health and Social Services portfolio. OAQ(3)0945(BB)

To ask the Minister for Heritage

1. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister outline his portfolio priorities for the coming year. OAQ(3)1003(HER)

2. Chris Franks (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on industrial heritage in South Wales Central. OAQ(3)1002(HER)

3. Gareth Jones (Aberconwy): Will the Minister make a statement on his priorities for 2010. OAQ(3)1015(HER) W

4. Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on levels of participation in leisure activities in Wales. OAQ(3)0999(HER)

5. Peter Black (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on what representation he has made with regard to public service broadcasting on commercial channels in Wales. OAQ(3)1027(HER)

6. Alun Cairns (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on any recent discussions he has had with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport regarding the UK Government’s plans for media reforms. OAQ(3)1005(HER)

7. Leanne Wood (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the promotion of the Welsh language. OAQ(3)0998(HER)

8. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minster make a statement on his priorities for the Welsh language. OAQ(3)1011(HER) W

9. Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister make a statement on progress towards meeting the One Wales commitments in the Heritage portfolio. OAQ(3)0991(HER)

10. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on broadcasting in Wales. OAQ(3)1012(HER) W

11. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister outline his priorities for the protection of Wales’ heritage. OAQ(3)1004(HER)

12. Nick Bourne (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on promoting heritage in Wales. OAQ(3)1029(HER)

13. Ann Jones (Vale of Clwyd): What recent discussions has the Minister had with the Football Association of Wales. OAQ(3)1001(HER)

14. Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Will the Minister give an update on what discussions he has held with the Treasury with regard to the impact of tax changes for owners of furnished holiday lets on the level of tourism within Wales. OAQ(3)1009(HER)

15. Brynle Williams (North Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on the importance of tourism to the North Wales area. OAQ(3)1030(HER)

To ask the representative of the Assembly Commission

1. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): Will the Commission make a statement on arrangements for staff parking at the Assembly offices in Cardiff Bay. OAQ(3)0036(AC)

2. Helen Mary Jones (Llanelli): Will the Commissioner make a statement on progress in establishing an Independent Remuneration Board. OAQ(3)0035(AC) WITHDRAWN

3. Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): How much has the Assembly Commission spend since May 2007 on external consultations. OAQ(3)0037(AC)