Written Assembly Questions tabled on 11 February 2008
for answer on 18 February 2008

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the First Minister

Jenny Randerson (Cardiff Central): Will the Minister detail a) how many ex-WDA staff are currently in the WAG deployment pool; b) how many WAG employees in total are in the deployment pool; c) for how long has the member of staff waiting the longest been in the deployment pool; and d) how many ex-WDA staff are currently assigned to special projects. (WAQ51290)

To ask the Minister for the Economy and Transport

Irene James (Islwyn): When will network rail commence the re-signalling of the Newport area and what is the likely duration of such works. (WAQ51294)

To ask the Minister for Finance and Public Service Delivery

Jenny Randerson (Cardiff Central): What is the latest calculation of the cost to WAG of the deficit in funding of the WDA pension scheme. (WAQ51291)

To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services

Jonathan Morgan (Cardiff North): How many consultants work in A and E departments compared to 1999. (WAQ51292)

Jonathan Morgan (Cardiff North): Will the Minister list all capital projects in the NHS to the last eight financial years where PFI was used, and all costs associated with them. (WAQ51293)

To ask the Minister for Rural Affairs

Lorraine Barrett (Cardiff South and Penarth): Will the Minister clarify if an animal welfare specialist is represented as part of her Department's advisory non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs). (WAQ51295)

Lorraine Barrett (Cardiff South and Penarth): Will the Minister list all of her Department's advisory non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) that are concerned with animal health and welfare. (WAQ51296)

Lorraine Barrett (Cardiff South and Penarth): What role do advisory non-departmental public bodies within the Minister's Department have with regard to animal welfare in Wales. (WAQ51297)