Written Assembly Questions tabled on 18 April 2012
for answer on 25 April 2012
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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)
To ask the First Minister
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the First Minister provide a breakdown of all training courses attended by Welsh Government employees in 2011 and their associated costs. (WAQ60097)
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Since the Welsh Government's announcement that it is actively seeking to establish air links between Cardiff and China, will the First Minister provide details of any meetings or written correspondence that the Welsh Government has undertaken in relation to establishing this air link. (WAQ60105)
To ask the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science
Aled Roberts (North Wales): What discussions or communications has the Minister had with the UK Government regarding the application of VAT on holiday park homes (static caravans) from October 2012. (WAQ60098)
To ask the Minister for Education and Skills
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister provide a detailed breakdown of Welsh Government funding allocated from the Education budget to support individuals with Autism by year and projects since 2008. (WAQ60094)
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister outline all costs (including pension contributions) associated with the employment of the Blaenau Gwent Education Commissioners. (WAQ60095)
Aled Roberts (North Wales): Does the Welsh Government have any plans to review the difference in status of QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills) and QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) in Wales. (WAQ60110)
To ask the Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister outline all legal costs associated with the aborted proposal to cull badgers as part of the fight against Bovine TB to date. (WAQ60096)
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's animal health policy in relation to a farmer's ability to restock after a Bovine TB breakdown, with specific emphasis on new animal health regulations from January 1st 2012 in this area. (WAQ60104)
Rebecca Evans (Mid and West Wales): Given the Welsh Government’s commitment to full implementation of the Birds Directive, how will the proposed Marine Conservation Zone designations enhance seabird protection. (WAQ60107)
To ask the Minister for Finance and Leader of the House
Angela Burns (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister outline any costs relating to confectionary incurred by the Welsh Government in 2011. (WAQ60093)
Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister provide a breakdown of all newspapers, magazines, periodicals and other publications subscribed to by Welsh Government Ministers and their senior staff and the resultant annual cost of these subscriptions. (WAQ60099)
Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister provide a breakdown on how much the Welsh Government has spent on catering and hospitality in 2011. (WAQ60100)
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): What is the estimated value of all land, including land previously owned by the Welsh Development Agency, which is owned by the Welsh Government. (WAQ60101)
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): What is the estimated value of land owned by the Welsh Government which was previously owned by the Welsh Development Agency. (WAQ60102)
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Giving figures for each year from 1999 to 2011, will the Minister outline the aggregate value of land owned by the Welsh Government which was sold. (WAQ60103)
To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services
Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on the availability of microarray blood testing for patients in each local health board area. (WAQ60106)
To ask the Minister for Local Government and Communities
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): With which Local Authority leaders has the Minister met, and on how many occasions, in 2011-12. (WAQ60108)
Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's commitment to provide an hourly rail service between Ebbw Vale and Newport. (WAQ60109)