Written Assembly Questions tabled on 23 January 2013 for answer on 30 January 2013
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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)
To ask the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science
Suzy Davies (South Wales West): Will the Minister outline what steps are being taken to utilise the Welsh language to promote tourism into Wales. (WAQ62019)
Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Does the Minister have a firm publication date for publishing a delivery plan for 'Science for Wales' as mentioned in her written statement dated 03/01/13, and if so, what is the date. (WAQ62025)
To ask the Minister for Education and Skills
William Powell (Mid and West Wales): What direction has the Minister given regarding an updated remit study of the Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship (ESDGC) element of the curriculum. (WAQ62005)
Suzy Davies (South Wales West): Will the Minister confirm the number of meetings he has had with the Welsh Language Commissioner to date, including the date of those meetings and what was discussed. (WAQ62018)
Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): What is the figure for the number of pupils in schools placed in bands 4 and 5 in December 2011 for every one of the past five years. (WAQ62023)W
Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): What is the figure for the number of teaching staff in schools placed in bands 4 and 5 in December 2011 for every one of the past five years. (WAQ62024)W
To ask the Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development
William Powell (Mid and West Wales): What undertakings has the Minister made in conjunction with fellow members of NRG4SD (Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable Development) as a result of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Doha 2012. (WAQ62004)
To ask the Minister for Finance and Leader of the House
Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister specify if all existing grants have been analysed by the new minimum standards for grants management which were developed by the Grants Centre of Excellence. (WAQ62013)
Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister specify if the new minimum standards for grants management are available to new grant applicants. (WAQ62014)
Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister specify if the new minimum standards for grants management will be re-evaluated throughout the lifespan of the grant, and if so, how often. (WAQ62015)
Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister specify if the overarching requirements of the new minimum standards for grants management, as referred to in WAQ61608, will be made publicly available. (WAQ62016)
To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): Will the Minister make a statement on public awareness of cervical cancer in young women. (WAQ62020)
Elin Jones (Ceredigion): Will the Minister provide an update on funding for the Cylch Caron project in Tregaron, Ceredigion. (WAQ62021)
To ask the Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage
Llyr Huws Gruffydd (North Wales): What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the condition of the Great Breakwater in Holyhead and what discussions has the Welsh Government had with Stena Ports Ltd. regarding its maintenance and repair. (WAQ62017)
To ask the Minister for Local Government and Communities
Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): What discussions has the Minister had with Carmarthenshire County Council regarding the safety of Pembrey Road outside Pentip school. (WAQ62022)W
Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): What plans, if any, does the Minister have to allow local authorities in Wales to set higher rates of council tax for second homes. (WAQ62026)
Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): What powers, if any, does the Minister have to influence rail fares on the Wales and Borders franchise. (WAQ62027)
Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): What policy mechanisms does the Minister possess that can influence bus fares within Wales. (WAQ62028)
Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): What are the anticipated effects of the Minister's changes to bus subsidy on the level of funding available for Bwcabus during 2013/14 and beyond. (WAQ62029)