Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 13 May 2003 for answer on 20 May 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 the First Minister

1. Tamsin Dunwoody-Kneafsey (Preseli Pembrokeshire); Will the First Minister make a statement on whether there will be any Foundation Hospitals in Wales. (OAQ24028)

2. (South Wales Central); Will the First Minister make a statement on the steps his Government is taking to tackle the level of economic inactivity amongst 18-24 year olds. (OAQ24032)

3. Brynle Williams (North Wales); Does the First Minister have any plans to extend the "Free Bus Pass" scheme so that it is accessible to everyone over the age of 60. (OAQ24030)

4. Lisa Francis (Mid and West Wales); Would the First Minister make a statement about the decision to rename the portfolio formerly known as 'Culture, Sport and the Welsh Language'. (OAQ24012)

5.Janice Gregory (Ogmore); What will be the Government's priorities in the area of community and social regeneration for the next six months. (OAQ24009)

6. Rosemary Butler (Newport West); When does the First Minister anticipate that funding will be made available to local authorities to enable older people in Newport West to gain free access to local authority swimming pools. (OAQ24049)

7. Mike German (South East Wales); Will the First Minister make a statement on the new cabinet post of Social Justice Minister. (OAQ24014)

8. Val Lloyd (Swansea East); Can the First Minister outline his intentions for increasing voter participation in Wales. (OAQ24042)

9. (South Wales Central); Will the First Minister make a statement on the work to date of the Richard Commission. (OAQ24026) WITHDRAWN

10. Eleanor Burnham (North Wales); Will the First Minister make a statement on reducing class sizes. (OAQ24010)

11. Denise Idris Jones (Conwy); Will the First Minister make a statement on Welsh language policy. (OAQ24017) R

12. David Davies (Monmouth); Can the First Minister confirm whether the published costs for the new Assembly building include the costs for internal fixtures, fittings and furniture. (OAQ24016)

13. John Griffiths (Newport East); Will the First Minister make a statement on progress in furthering Equal Opportunities in Wales. (OAQ24044)

14. (Ceredigion); Will the First Minister make a statement on the proposals to relocate Assembly Government posts to Mid and North Wales. (OAQ24038) W

15. (Alyn and Deeside); Would the First Minister make a statement on his proposals for Industrial Development in Alyn and Deeside over the next four years. (OAQ24029)