Written Assembly Questions tabled on 25 January 2008
for answer on 1 February 2008
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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)
To ask the First Minister
Nick Bourne (Mid & West Wales): What discussions has the First Minister had with the UK Government regarding the All-Wales Convention including whether it will consider (a) the reform of electoral arrangements and (b) the reform of the number of Assembly Members. (WAQ51072)
Nick Bourne (Mid & West Wales): What discussions has the First Minister had with the UK Government regarding the future devolution of powers to the National Assembly for Wales. (WAQ51073)
To ask the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing
Leanne Wood (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on progress in changing permitted development rights in order to include microgeneration technologies. (WAQ51051)
Leanne Wood (South Wales Central): What discussions has the Minister had with the Department of Trade and Industry on issues relating to payment for electricity exported from microgeneration. (WAQ51052)
To ask the Minister for Finance and Public Service Delivery
Nick Bourne (Mid & West Wales): What discussions has the Minister had with the UK Government regarding the impact to the Barnett block of the Welsh Assembly Government's refusal to consider PFI projects in health. (WAQ51060)
Nick Bourne (Mid & West Wales): Has the Minister conferred with the UK Government with a view to making public services available through the Post Office network. (WAQ51063)
Nick Bourne (Mid & West Wales): Has the Welsh Assembly Government had any discussions with the UK Government regarding the establishment of a Commission to review the funding of the Welsh Assembly Government and, if so, what would be (a) the timescale of its establishment (b) its method of working (c) its likely scope and (d) the WAG policy for responding to its recommendations. (WAQ51070)
Nick Bourne (Mid & West Wales): What assessment has the Minister made of the effect the funding for the Olympic Games will have on Welsh Assembly Government funding from the Barnett formula. (WAQ51071)
To ask the Minister for Heritage
Nick Bourne (Mid and West Wales): What assessment has the Minister made of the effect the funding for the Olympic Games will have on expenditure across the Heritage portfolio. (WAQ51069)
To ask the Minister for Social Justice and Local Government
Nick Bourne (Mid & West Wales): Will the Minister detail, and give dates of, any discussions he has had, or is going have, with local government leaders regarding what impact the projected increases in gas prices will have on their budgets. (WAQ51061)
Nick Bourne (Mid & West Wales): What assessment has the Minister made of the impact the projected price rises of petrol, gas and electricity will have on the budget for Powys Local Authority, and does he plan to hold discussions with Powys Local Authority on this matter. (WAQ51062)
Nick Bourne (Mid & West Wales): What discussions has the Minister had with the UK Government about reducing regulations on Post Offices which are inimical to their survival. (WAQ51064)
Nick Bourne (Mid & West Wales): What discussions has the Minister had with Wales' police forces regarding the Police Pay arbitration award. (WAQ51065)
Nick Bourne (Mid & West Wales): What representations has the Minister made to the Home Office regarding the Police Pay arbitration award. (WAQ51066)
Nick Bourne (Mid & West Wales): What discussions has the Minister had with the Home Office regarding the Police Pay arbitration award. (WAQ51067)
Nick Bourne (Mid & West Wales): What representations has the Minister received regarding the Police Pay arbitration award. (WAQ51068)
To ask the Minister for Rural Affairs
Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the future of Tir Gofal. (WAQ51059)
Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): What is the budget for Tir Gofal in 2008/2009. (WAQ51058)
Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): How many new entrants into Tir Gofal does the Minister expect in 2008/2009. (WAQ51057)
Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): What is the annual projection for new entrants into Tir Gofal during the next Rural Development Plan. (WAQ51056)
Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): What is the projected budget for Tir Gofal for the next Rural Development Plan. (WAQ51055)
Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): What was the annual budget for Tir Gofal during the last Rural Development Plan. (WAQ51054)
Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): How many new entrants into Tir Gofal were there per year during the last Rural Development Plan. (WAQ51053)