Answers to the Written Assembly Questions for answer on 14 June 2010
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Questions to the First Minister
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): On what date did the First Minister first inform the previous Secretary of State for Wales that October 2010 was the Welsh Assembly Government’s preferred date for a referendum on stage 4 of the 2006 Government of Wales Act. (WAQ56070)
Answer issued on 15 June 2010
I refer you to my answers to WAQs 56045 and 56046. The previous Secretary of State was notified of the Assembly’s resolution in February 2010.
To ask the Minister for the Economy and Transport
Brian Gibbons (Aberavon): Further to his answers to WAQ56018 and WAQ56019, will the Minister provide a breakdown of the jobs created/supported detailed in his response to WAQ56018, broken down into each of the headings detailed in his response to WAQ56019, giving figures for the last two financial years. (WAQ56069)
Answer issued on 15 June 2010
A table outlining the information is attached.
WELSH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
2008-09 Financial Year
New Jobs |
Safeguarded jobs |
|
Welsh Companies |
122 |
258 |
Non Welsh UK Companies |
176 |
0 |
Non UK Companies |
3007 |
2748 |
Total |
3305 |
3006 |
2009-10 Financial Year
New Jobs |
Safeguarded jobs |
|
Welsh Companies |
30 |
236 |
Non Welsh UK Companies |
474 |
30 |
Non UK Companies |
1701 |
863 |
Total |
2205 |
1129 |
Please note that these are the number of projected jobs at the time of the offer. Some companies do not take up their offer or do not create or safeguard the projected number of jobs for a number of reasons (in which case, the amount of support paid out is reduced accordingly).
Mike German (South Wales East): Will the Minister provide an update on the progress on access proposals to Severn Tunnel Junction for a future Gwent Parkway and would he outline the various route access options which are being considered. (WAQ56072)
Answer issued on 22 June 2010
My officials are working closely with Sewta to investigate access and parking improvements as well as considering a link from the M4 near the Second Severn Crossing Toll Plaza as part of a study into strategic park and ride to reduce traffic on the M4.