Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 19 June 2001 for answer on 3 July 2001

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 First Minister

1. (South Wales East); What steps will he take to seek to ensure that the National Assembly is able to have effective input into consultation processes on draft UK Bills during the time in which the Assembly is in recess. (OAQ12322)

2. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley); What discussions has he had with the relevant bodies regarding the effects of EU enlargement on Wales. (OAQ12314)

3. David Lloyd (South Wales West); If he will make a statement on the effects of the Queen’s speech of 20 June on Wales. (OAQ12315) W

4. (Mid & West Wales); Will the First Minister make a statement on how the recommendations of committees have an impact on the development of policy within the National Assembly. (OAQ12319) W

5. Geraint Davies (Rhondda); How is he monitoring the way in which the views and experiences of the people of Wales are built into the process of developing policies in the National Assembly. (OAQ12318)

6. Gareth Jones (Conwy); How is he monitoring the effectiveness of the National Assembly in ensuring that the 3 cross-cutting themes of social inclusion, equality of opportunity and sustainable development are promoted in delivering policies. (OAQ12316)

7. Richard Edwards (Preseli Pembs); Will he give a progress report on the Joint Ministerial Committee. (OAQ12328)

8. Lynne Neagle (Torfaen); What meetings has the First Minister had with the Secretary of State for Wales regarding the UK Government’s forthcoming legislative programme. (OAQ12336)

9. David Melding (South Wales Central); What impact the implementation of Putting Wales First has had in the Assembly region of South Wales Central. (OAQ12333)

10. (South Wales Central); What assistance can the National Assembly offer to assist the speakers in Patagonia in preserving their language and culture. (OAQ12313) W

11. Alun Cairns (South Wales West); Will he make a statement on his role in assisting Cabinet Ministers with their delegated portfolios (OAQ12329)

12. (Islwyn); Will he make a statement on the contribution of policy announcements through written statements towards open and accountable government. (OAQ12323)

13. Jonathan Morgan (South Wales Central) If he plans to alter the targets outlined in the administration’s policy document Putting Wales First. (OAQ12331)

14. Gwenda Thomas (Neath); What is the cost, per annum, to the National Assembly for Wales for Welsh Translations. (OAQ12334)

15. Dafydd Wigley (); Can he make a statement about the way in which measures contained in the Queen’s speech correspond to what her government has asked. (OAQ12338) W

16. (Carmarthen & East Dinefwr); Will he explain how the process and procedures of the National Assembly are enabling minority groups to have a full voice in policy development. (OAQ12317)

17. David Davies (Monmouth); What measures has he put in place to ensure that the exercise of duties by the Assembly Cabinet will always be fair, open and in the best interests of the people of Wales. (OAQ12311)

18. Glyn Davies (Mid and West Wales); Will he make a statement on whether the National Assembly has any direct responsibility for the National Botanical Garden for Wales. (OAQ12332)

19. Lorraine Barrett (Cardiff South and Penarth); Can he make a statement on the content of the Government’s forthcoming legislation programme and its implications for Wales. (OAQ12320)

20. (Ceredigion); In what way does he monitor the way in which the exercise of the Assembly Cabinet’s functions contribute towards promoting the Welsh language across all aspects of policy development. (OAQ12326) W

21. Peter Black (South Wales West); Will he make a statement on how the National Assembly is promoting Wales abroad. (OAQ12327) R

22. Nicholas Bourne (Mid and West Wales); Further to his reply on 15 May, will he report on progress since then on implementing ‘Putting Wales First’. (OAQ12330)

23. Phil Williams (South Wales East); What input will the National Assembly have into the Conference of European Affairs Committees of National Parliaments and the European Parliament. (OAQ12337)

24. (Ynys Môn); Will the First Minister make a statement in response to the Westminster Government’s legislative plans and their effects on Wales. (OAQ12325) W

25. Peter Rogers (North Wales); What discussions has he had with the Secretary of State for Wales on the reorganisation of UK Government departments. (OAQ12312)

26. William Graham (South Wales East); Will he make a statement concerning the impact of the Partnership Agreement on South East Wales. (OAQ12310)

27. Alison Halford (Delyn); What discussions has the First Minister had with the Home Secretary with regard to the Crime Bill and its impact on Welsh police forces. (OAQ12335) WITHDRAWN

28. (North Wales); What plans does he have to review the targets in Putting Wales First. (OAQ12324)W

29. (Llanelli); Does he have any plans to set up a review into the way in which Ministers in the Cabinet manage their budgets. (OAQ12321)