Written Assembly Questions for answer on 19 February 2003

R - Signifies the Member has declared an interest. W - Signifies that the question was tabled in Welsh.

(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning

Alun Cairns (South West); Would the Minister publish a copy of the Bentley Jennison report referred to by the Auditor General in his report on the National Council for Education and Training accounts. (WAQ22621)

Peter Black (South Wales West); How many additional teachers have been recruited in South Wales West as a result of Welsh Assembly Government policies. (WAQ22622) R

Helen Mary Jones (Llanelli); How many of the learning providers funded by the National Council for Education and Training are based in Wales. (WAQ22705)

Alun Cairns (South Wales West); Would the Minister make a statement on the National Agreement on Teacher’s Workload. (WAQ22709)

Alun Cairns (South Wales West); Further to the recent agreements based on teacher’s workload, what commitment can the Minister give that the necessary additional funding can be found and delivered to schools. (WAQ22710)

Alun Cairns (South Wales West); What plans does the Minister have to protect the interest of head teachers in small schools who may also teach a class, in relation to her support of the National Agreement on Teacher’s Workload. (WAQ22711)

Ieuan Wyn Jones (Ynys Môn); Would the Minister give details of the board members of Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies in her portfolio who have registered membership of political parties. (WAQ22715)

David Davies (Monmouth); What is the annual financial running cost of each of the Community Consortia for Education and Training in Wales. (WAQ22724)

David Davies (Monmouth); Will the Minister supply a table listing each of the conferences that have been organised by every Community Consortium for Education and Training, including location and duration. (WAQ22726) David Davies (Monmouth); How much are 'enablers' paid for running CCET conferences/ training sessions. (WAQ22723)

David Davies (Monmouth); What activities take place at CCET conferences/training sessions. (WAQ22725)

To ask the Minister for Environment

Ieuan Wyn Jones (Ynys Môn); Would the Minister give details of the board members of Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies in her portfolio who have registered membership of political parties. (WAQ22722)

Peter Rogers (North Wales); What was the acreage of the small parcel of land adjoining lot 2 at Star, Gaerwen (Isle of ), which was sold privately prior to public auction on 4th February, 2003 on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government Transport Directorate. (WAQ22732)

Peter Rogers (North Wales); What was the price paid for the small parcel of land at Star, Gaerwen (Isle of Anglesey) adjoining lot 2 which was sold prior to public auction on 4th February, 2003, on behalf of the Welsh Assembly. (WAQ22731)

Peter Rogers (North Wales); What was the acreage of the remainder of the land allocated as lot 2 at Star, Gaerwen (Isle of Anglesey), excluding the small parcel of land sold prior to the public auction of lot 2 on 4th February, 2003, on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government. (WAQ22730)

Peter Rogers (North Wales); What was the price paid for lot 2 (at Star, Gaerwen, Anglesey), at public auction on 4th February, 2003. (WAQ22729)

Peter Rogers (North Wales); Was the local Valuer who sold lot 2 (at Star, Gaerwen, Anglesey) at public auction on 4th February, 2003, involved in valuing the small parcel of land which was sold prior to the auction. (WAQ22728)

Peter Rogers (North Wales); On what grounds did selling agents advise that private sale of the small portion of land (at Star, Gaerwen, Anglesey), adjoining lot 2, would secure a better financial return for the remaining land subsequently sold as lot 2 on behalf of the National Assembly on 4th February, 2003. (WAQ22727) To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services

Helen Mary Jones (Llanelli); Will the Minister make a statement on the way in which her Play Policy is improving access to safe playgrounds in Wales. (WAQ22706)

Helen Mary Jones (Llanelli); How much of the £2.8m available for the Minister’s play policy for this financial year has been committed. (WAQ22707)

Helen Mary Jones (Llanelli); What are the various channels through which the £2.8m allocated for the Play Policy can be accessed. (WAQ22708)

Glyn Davies (Mid and West Wales); What is the current salary range for Chairs of Health Trusts in Wales and what will be the salary range for Chairs of Local Health Boards including any increments built in over future years. (WAQ22712)

Ieuan Wyn Jones (Ynys Môn); Would the Minister give details of the board members of Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies in her portfolio who have registered membership of political parties. (WAQ22716)

To ask the Minister for Culture, Sport and the

Alun Cairns (South Wales West); What requests for financial support has the Minister received from the WRU. (WAQ22713)

Alun Cairns (South Wales West); What discussions has the Minister recently had with the WRU. (WAQ22714)

Ieuan Wyn Jones (Ynys Môn); Would the Minister give details of the board members of Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies in her portfolio who have registered membership of political parties. (WAQ22721)

To ask the Minister for Finance, Local Government and Communities

Ieuan Wyn Jones (Ynys Mon); Would the Minister give details of the board members of Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies in her portfolio who have registered membership of political parties. (WAQ22717)

To ask the Minister for Rural Development and Wales Abroad Ieuan Wyn Jones (Ynys Mon); Would the Minister give details of the board members of Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies in his portfolio who have registered membership of political parties. (WAQ22719)

Alun Cairns (South Wales West); Would the Minister make a statement on the governments policy towards the Forestry Commission. (WAQ22718)

Alun Cairns (South Wales West); Would the Minister make a statement on his most recent discussions with the Forestry Commission. (WAQ22733)

To ask the Minister for Economic Development

Ieuan Wyn Jones (Ynys Mon); Would the Minister give details of the board members of Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies in his portfolio who have registered membership of political parties. (WAQ22720)