07/11/2012 - Written Assembly Questions

Published 13/06/2014   |   Last Updated 13/06/2014

Written Assembly Questions tabled on 31 October 2012 for answer on 7 November 2012

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

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

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): What date will the new Welsh Government business website be launched. (WAQ61490)

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): How many times has the Welsh Government met with the Welsh Local Government Association to discuss hardship relief since the start of the Fourth Assembly. (WAQ61491)

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): What action has the Welsh Government taken to seek the extension of the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme. (WAQ61492)

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): How is the Welsh Government promoting the case for the devolution of business rates to the Silk Commission. (WAQ61494)

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Has the Welsh Government received any proposals from areas interested in establishing a Business Improvement District. (WAQ61495)

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): When will the Valuation Office Agency’s specific guidance on material change in circumstances regarding ratable value be available. (WAQ61496)

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister detail the timetable for the charity shop report which will be led by Professor Brian Morgan. (WAQ61497)

To ask the Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Further to the Welsh Government’s response to recommendation 14 of the Business Rates Review, when will the Minister examine and report on the issue of out of town and town centre planning. (WAQ61493)

To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): What assessment has the Minister made of the impact of Sleep Apnoea on the health and wellbeing of Wales. (WAQ61498)

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): What is the Minister doing to increase the awareness levels of Sleep Apnoea throughout Wales. (WAQ61499)

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): What is the Minister doing to improve outcomes for people with Sleep Apneoa in Wales. (WAQ61500)

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): What consideration has the Minister given to funding the Wales Air Ambulance from Welsh Government funding. (WAQ61501)

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): What is the cost of the Wales Ambulance Service for the past 5 years. (WAQ61502)

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): What percentage of ambulance handovers are completed within the 15 minute target time. (WAQ61503)

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): What impact does the Minister see the target of 20% of discharges from hospitals happening before 11am having on patient care throughout Wales. (WAQ61504)

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): How many heatwave warnings did the Welsh Government receive from the MET Office as a result of their contract costing £24,996. (WAQ61505)

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister outline how the additional £10m from the NHS contingency reserves for Emergency Care Services was allocated. (WAQ61506)