Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 14 June 2007
for answer on 27 June 2007

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the Minister for Social Justice and Public Service Delivery

1. Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Assembly Government’s progress in reaching child poverty targets. OAQ(3)0043(SPS) 2. David Melding (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the progress of the Communities First programme in South Wales Central. OAQ(3)0020(SPS) 3. Leanne Wood (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make statement on the implementation of Communities First. OAQ(3)0041(SPS) 4. Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on steps to tackle fuel poverty in South Wales Central. OAQ(3)0050(SPS) 5. Peter Black (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the National Homelessness Strategy. OAQ(3)0058(SPS) 6. Nerys Evans (Mid and West Wales): What assessment has the Minister made with regard to the Department for Trade and Industry’s latest announcement on the closure of Post Offices. OAQ(3)0037(SPS) W 7. Chris Franks (South Wales Central): What recent discussions has the Minister held with local authorities in South Wales Central.  OAQ(3)0029(SPS) 8. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to support people on low incomes obtain affordable housing. OAQ(3)0023(SPS) 9. Michael German (South Wales East): Will the Minister outline Assembly Government measures to support local public services in Torfaen. OAQ(3)0025(SPS) 10. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister outline the Assembly Government’s plan to support local public service delivery in Powys. OAQ(3)0009(SPS) 11. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister make a statement on what plans the Welsh Assembly Government has to reduce domestic violence. OAQ(3)0016(SPS) 12. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on how improvements to local service delivery are monitored. OAQ(3)0005(SPS) 13. Alun Cairns (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on his main policy priorities for the new Assembly term. OAQ(3)0038(SPS) 14. Janice Gregory (Ogmore): Will the Minister make a statement on services relating to alcohol addiction in Wales. OAQ(3)0052(SPS) 15. Peter Black (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on his approach to improving the supply of affordable housing. OAQ(3)0054(SPS)

To ask the Minister for Budget and Business Management

1. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on her budget priorities for North Wales. OAQ(3)0003(BAB) 2. Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister make a statement regarding the relative funding for the regions across Wales. OAQ(3)0018(BAB) 3. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister outline the measures being undertaken to ensure that the nature of the data to be collected in the 2011 census accurately reflects the specific nature of Wales. OAQ(3)0015(BAB) 4. Michael German (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on measures in place to ensure the financial accountability of Assembly Government Sponsored Bodies. OAQ(3)0013(BAB) 5. Brynle Williams (North Wales): What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Social Justice and Public Service Delivery regarding the funding allocation to his portfolio. OAQ(3)0011(BAB) 6. Michael German (South Wales East): In allocating finance to the portfolios, does the Minister take account of any targets proposed by Ministers. OAQ(3)0012(BAB) 7. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister outline the Welsh Assembly Government’s budgetary priorities for the next twelve months. OAQ(3)0002(BAB) 8. Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Does the Minister have any plans to provide additional funding to increase the Health and Social Services Budget. OAQ(3)0006(BAB) 9. Alun Cairns (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on her main policy priorities for the new Assembly term. OAQ(3)0022(BAB) 10. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on the provision of equal opportunities in Wales. OAQ(3)0007(BAB) 11. David Melding (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the use of Private Finance Initiative schemes in South Wales Central. OAQ(3)0009(BAB) 12. Andrew R T Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Assembly Government’s funding priorities in South Wales Central. OAQ(3)0026(BAB) 13. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister make a statement on equality of opportunity for the disabled. OAQ(3)0016(BAB) 14. David Melding (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the use of Private Finance Initiative schemes in Wales. OAQ(3)0008(BAB) 15. Peter Black (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the future use of Private Finance Initiatives in Wales. OAQ(3)0025(BAB)