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Part 1- Section F

Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 3 October 2000 for answer on 10 October 2000

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To the Assembly Secretary for First Secretary

1. (South Wales Central); What action is he taking to safeguard the future of the Welsh Millennium Centre for the promotion of Wales and its culture and language. (OAQ7037) W

2. (Mid & West Wales); If he would make a brief statement on the progress towards the Better Wales targets of 2010. (OAQ7007)

3. Dr Lloyd (South Wales West); If he would make a brief statement on the overall exercise of functions by the Assembly Cabinet. (OAQ7001)

4. (South Wales East); Whether discussion of Concordats will fall within the remit of the Assembly Review announced on the 12 July. (OAQ7015)

5. Peter Black (South Wales West); Will he clarify the role of the National Assembly for Wales in the event of a National Emergency. (OAQ6799) 6. (South Wales Central); How has he promoted the image of Wales over the last 12 months. (OAQ7008)

7. Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire); What discussions has he had the UK government regarding securing supplies of fuel for essential services. (OAQ7016)

8. Michael German (South Wales East); What preparations have been made in the Assembly for the introduction of the Human Rights Act. (OAQ6798)

9. (Islwyn); If he would make a brief statement on the progress of the Partnership with Business. (OAQ7000)

10. (); If the forthcoming Assembly Review will include Memorandums of Understanding in its remit. (OAQ7013)

11. (North Wales); What progress has been made towards fulfilling the commitments made towards "Better Simpler Government" as outlined in Better Wales.Com. (OAQ7012)WITHDRAWN

12. Alun Cairns (South Wales West); Will he made a statement on his recent visit to Brussels. (OAQ7003)

13. Geraint Davies AM (Rhondda); Has the first Secretary had any discussions with the Department of Trade and Industry regarding compensation claims by Welsh Miners. (OAQ6797)WITHDRAWN

14. John Griffiths (Newport East); If he has had an opportunity to discuss with the Secretary of State for Wales how the Assembly might promote debt relief for developing countries. (OAQ7017) WITHDRAWN

15. Gareth Jones (Conwy); How does he intend to promote the role of the over the next 12 months. (OAQ7005)WITHDRAWN

16. (Brecon and Radnorshire); What preparations has the Assembly made for the introduction of the Human Rights Act. (OAQ7011)

17. Helen-Mary Jones (); If he would make a brief statement on his involvement with the development of Assembly European Policy. (OAQ7006)WITHDRAWN

18. Janet Davies (South Wales West); When he last met with the Secretary of State for Wales did he discuss how the views of the National Assembly could be better represented in published in UN Government Bills. (OAQ7004)WITHDRAWN

19. Jenny Randerson ( Central); What recent discussions has he had regarding the role of Welsh Centres of Art in the promotion of Welsh and European culture. (OAQ6795)

20 (Carmarthen East & Dinefwr); What discussions has he had with the Secretary of State for Wales about functions currently carried out in Wales by other Government Departments. (OAQ7002)WITHDRAWN

21. (Ynys Mon); If he would make a brief statement on his plans for the Assembly Review. (OAQ7014)WITHDRAWN

22. Richard Edwards (Preseli Pembs); What steps is he taking to ensure greater accountability in all public bodies in Wales. (OAQ7010)

23. Phil Williams (South Wales East); When was the last time the First Secretary met with the Secretary of State for Wales to discuss non-devolved matters affecting Wales. (OAQ7018) WITHDRAWN

24. (Caernarvon); If he would make a brief statement on the progress of the Concordat between the Assembly and the Home Office. (OAQ7009)WITHDRAWN

25. Glyn Davies (Mid and West Wales); Has the lease for the extra land needed for the new Assembly Building been agreed and at what cost. (OAQ6796)