Written Assembly Questions tabled on 1 December 2011 for answer on 8 December 2011
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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)
To ask the First Minister
Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Will the First Minister detail, with reference to the date, venue and the subject matters discussed, each occasion he has met with UK Ministers during the Fourth Assembly. (WAQ58421)
To ask the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science
Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Will the Minister detail, with reference to the date, venue and the subject matters discussed, each occasion they have met with UK Ministers during the Fourth Assembly. (WAQ58418)
To ask the Minister for Education and Skills
Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Will the Minister detail, with reference to the date, venue and the subject matters discussed, each occasion they have met with UK Ministers during the Fourth Assembly. (WAQ58419)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister provide a comprehensive list of financial commitments and schemes by the Welsh Government aimed to reduce the impact of poverty on educational attainment. (WAQ58427)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister list the panel of experts involved in designing the Masters in Educational Practice programme. (WAQ58428)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister provide details of the timeline involved in developing the Masters in Educational Practice programme. (WAQ58429)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What assessment has the Minister made of the number of Welsh teaching students who have had to leave Wales to find employment. (WAQ58430)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What concerns does the Minister have regarding the large variation in the range and number of courses available to learners in different geographical areas. (WAQ58431)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that all students have access to free and impartial advice when making choices regarding their education. (WAQ58432)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What evaluation has the Welsh Government undertaken of the quality, outcomes, efficiency and cost effectiveness of the provision relating to widening the choice for learners and the learning core. (WAQ58433)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What assessment has the Minister made of the difference of provision for the learning core between those educational providers who offer the Welsh Baccalaureate and those who do not. (WAQ58434)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What action is the Minister taking to support and encourage the provision of Welsh medium vocational courses. (WAQ58435)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): In widening the variation in the range and number of courses available to post 16 learners, what evaluation has the Welsh Government made regarding value for money. (WAQ58436)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What discussions has the Minister held with faith schools regarding collaboration and partnership working. (WAQ58437)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What assessment has the Minister made of the effect of changes to the 14-19 grant funding on the implementation and long term sustainability of the Learning and Skills Measure. (WAQ58438)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): In implementing the Learning and Skills Measure, what has been the impact on the quality of outcomes on the standards and wellbeing of learners. (WAQ58439)
To ask the Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development
Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Further to the written statement of 22nd November titled 'Import of eggs from the EU' will the Minister clarify with which member of the Welsh Government's cabinet responsibility for poultry welfare lies. (WAQ58416)
Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Will the Minister detail, with reference to the date, venue and the subject matters discussed, each occasion they have met with UK Ministers during the Fourth Assembly. (WAQ58417)
Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Further to his answer to WAQ58318, will the Minister confirm the dates on which i) he received the report, ii) it will be made publicly available, and iii) he will issue a statement concerning its recommendations. (WAQ58440)
To ask the Minister for Finance and Leader of the House
Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Will the Minister detail, with reference to the date, venue and the subject matters discussed, each occasion they have met with UK Ministers during the Fourth Assembly. (WAQ58420)
To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services
Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Will the Minister detail, with reference to the date, venue and the subject matters discussed, each occasion they have met with UK Ministers during the Fourth Assembly. (WAQ58423)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What additional funding, beyond the £0.75m allocated, does the Minister anticipate will be required for the coordination of, and planning for, secondary mental health services in the next 5 years. (WAQ58425)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): What representations has the Minister made to the Minister for Finance, the First Minister and the Cabinet regarding additional funding for the Health and Social Services portfolio. (WAQ58426)
To ask the Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage
Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Will the Minister detail, with reference to the date, venue and the subject matters discussed, each occasion they have met with UK Ministers during the Fourth Assembly. (WAQ58422)
To ask the Minister for Local Government and Communities
Antoinette Sandbach (North Wales): Will the Minister detail, with reference to the date, venue and the subject matters discussed, each occasion they have met with UK Ministers during the Fourth Assembly. (WAQ58424)