Written Assembly Questions tabled on 9 May 2013 for answer on 16 May 2013

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the First Minister

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the First Minister detail the remit of the recently announced Energy Delivery Unit? (WAQ64707)

To ask the Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty

William Powell (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister provide an update on action to address the recommendations of the Sustainable Futures Commissioner in his commentary on the Annual Report of the Sustainable Development Scheme 2012? (WAQ64706)

To ask the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): What considerations has the Minister given to improving the availability of Welsh specific economic statistics? (WAQ64699)

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister detail what discussions she has had with the Office of National Statistics (ONS) regarding the availability of Welsh specific economic statistics and provide details of the number of meetings she has had with the ONS? (WAQ64700)

Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): What is the estimated cost of the Steering Group on the business growth potential of Newport City Centre over its twelve month remit? (WAQ64702)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): With regards to the extention of the Ebbw Vale railline, does the Minister have any plans to extend the passing loop to the south of Llanhilleth to enable a more frequent service as well as a direct service to Newport? (WAQ64708)

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Further to WAQ64288, will the Minister detail how many of the job opportunities created by Jobs Growth Wales have so far resulted in permanent positions or apprenticeship places, and also provide figures for the number of those still in employment, those in training and those unemployed? (WAQ64697)

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Further to WAQ64289, will the Minister detail who is on the Project Board of Jobs Growth Wales, and provide the job titles of each Project Board member? (WAQ64698)

To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister confirm the date of publication for the report by Public Health Wales on IPFR data, covering the period 2012 – 2013? (WAQ64701)

To ask the Minister for Housing and Regeneration

William Powell (Mid and West Wales): What progress has been made towards the establishment of a system of accreditation of planning agents? (WAQ64703)

William Powell (Mid and West Wales): What progress has been made to develop a national planning advisory and training service? (WAQ64704)

To ask the Minister for Natural Resources and Food

William Powell (Mid and West Wales): What action is the Welsh Government taking to promote the Green Deal in Wales? (WAQ64705)