05/03/2013 - Written Assembly Questions

Published 13/06/2014 | Last Updated 16/12/2024

Written Assembly Questions tabled on 26 February 2013 for answer on 5 March 2013

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

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

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): In the past six months how many charities / representatives from charities has the Minister met with to discuss Business Rate relief for charity shops. (WAQ62357)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): In anticipation of the forthcoming publication of Prof Brian Morgan’s report into rate relief for charity shops, how many charities / representatives from charities does the Minister plan to meet with to discuss the report’s findings. (WAQ62358)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Further to the Minister’s answer to WAQ61551, did the Welsh Government Trade Mission to Seattle in February 2012 take place and, if so, what was achieved and, if not, why was it cancelled. (WAQ62366)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): How much has been spent promoting Wales in (a) Germany, (b) Spain, and (c) Switzerland since 1st September 2012 to date. (WAQ62367)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Will the Minister provide a list of meetings she has held with the UK Government during December 2012, January 2013 and February 2013 giving a summary of what was discussed and with whom at each meeting. (WAQ62368)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Will the Minister outline meetings outside of Wales that she has attended during December 2012, January 2013 and February 2013 and outline others who were in attendance. (WAQ62369)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Will the Minister outline meetings with business leaders that she has attended during December 2012, January 2013 and February 2013. (WAQ62370)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Does the Welsh Government have a precise definition of an Enterprise Zone and if so what is it. (WAQ62371)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Does the Welsh Government have a precise definition of a City Region and if so what is it. (WAQ62372)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Will the Minister outline the number of hits recorded during each month from 1st January 2011 until 28th February 2012 for http://www.wales.com/business. (WAQ62373)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Will the Minister outline what the Welsh Government is doing to market Wales in London during 2013. (WAQ62375)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Will the Minister outline what the Welsh Government has done to market Wales to television and film production companies for outdoor filming. (WAQ62376)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Does the Minister have an estimate as to how many sq ft of Grade A office space she expects the Cardiff Enterprise Zone to create. (WAQ62377)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Further to the statements on 28/11/12 and 22/01/13 and the answer to WAQ61725, will the Minister outline what discussions / plans / proposals have been, or are being drawn up and by whom with regards to a new City-Bay Metro Transport system for Cardiff. (WAQ62378)

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills

Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Has Caerphilly County Borough Council Local Education Authority requested special funding to secure the jobs of staff. (WAQ62354)

To ask the Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development

Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Will the Minister a) detail the number of women who have left managerial positions in the three environmental bodies since the Welsh Government's announced its intention to create Natural Resources Wales, and b) how many of these women are being asked to reaply for their jobs in the new body. (WAQ62355)

To ask the Minister for Finance and Leader of the House

Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the implications of Welsh language requirements on the employment of women within the Welsh Government, and Welsh Government administered bodies, including Natural Resources Wales. (WAQ62356)

To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services

Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister confirm how many health boards she expects to meet their financial obligations by the end of the current financial year. (WAQ62359)

Darren Millar (Clwyd West): What consideration has the Minister given to the development of a men’s health strategy. (WAQ62360)

Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister provide details of any targets and delivery timetables for lowering the rates of obesity in (a) adults and (b) children. (WAQ62361)

Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on the vote for no confidence in Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board by Conwy County Borough Council. (WAQ62362)

Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister confirm how many meetings she and / or her officials have had with British Medical Association Cymru, the Royal College of Nursing and the Royal College of Midwives regarding the future of level three neonatal services for North Wales. (WAQ62363)

To ask the Minister for Local Government and Communities

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Will the Minister provide a list of meetings he has held with representatives from the transport sector during December 2012, January 2013 and February 2013 giving a summary of what was discussed and with whom at each meeting. (WAQ62364)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Will the Minister provide a list of meetings he has held with the UK Government during December 2012, January 2013 and February 2013 giving a summary of what was discussed and with whom at each meeting. (WAQ62365)