Written Assembly Questions tabled on 09 November 2009 for answer on 16 November 2009
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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)
To ask the Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing
Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the monitoring and training of planners responsible for ensuring disabled access under the Disability Discrimination Act. (WAQ55116)
Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): What assessment has the Welsh Assembly Government made of the performance of Air Source Heat Pumps. (WAQ55122)
Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): For what reason were Air Source Heat Pumps excluded from the recent changes to permitted development rights for microgeneration technology. (WAQ55123)
To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services
Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the provision of portable oxygen concentrators to patients following referral from their consultant. (WAQ55115)
Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): How many Welsh patients have been referred for obesity surgery per annum over the past 3 years. (WAQ55117)
Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): Of the total number of Welsh patients referred for obesity surgery per annum over the past 3 years, how many of these referrals have been approved. (WAQ55118)
Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): What medical surgeries fall within the classification of 'bariatric treatments’. (WAQ55119)
Nick Bourne (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister undertake to consult the Automatic Vending Association as part of her review of the directions on vending machines in hospitals. (WAQ55120)
Nick Bourne (Mid and West Wales): When does the Minister intend to publish the findings of her review of the directions on vending machines in hospitals. (WAQ55121)
Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Given the cost to the individuals and the economy of work days lost through back pain, what efforts will the Minister make to ensure Local Health Boards make every effort to implement the NICE guidance on Lower Back Pain. (WAQ55124)
Darren Millar (Clwyd West): How does the Minister’s Department monitor the implementation of the Service Development and Commissioning Directive for Chronic Non-Malignant Pain to ensure the 'Key Actions' identified are undertaken by Local Health Boards and other relevant bodies. (WAQ55125)