Atebion a roddwyd i Gwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad i’w hateb ar 5 Chwefror 2013 Answers issued to the Written Assembly Questions for answer on 5 February 2013

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Cynnwys Contents

2 Cwestiynau i‟r Prif Weinidog Questions to the First Minister

4 Cwestiynau i‟r Gweinidog Busnes, Menter, Technoleg a Gwyddoniaeth Questions to the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science

5 Cwestiynau i Weinidog yr Amgylchedd a Datblygu Cynaliadwy Questions to the Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development

7 Cwestiynau i‟r Gweinidog Cyllid ac Arweinydd y Tŷ Questions to the Minister for Finance and Leader of the House

8 Cwestiynau i‟r Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services

10 Cwestiynau i‟r Gweinidog Tai, Adfywio a Threftadaeth Questions to the Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage

11 Cwestiynau i‟r Gweinidog Llywodraeth Leol a Chymunedau Questions to the Minister for Local Government and Communities

Atebion a roddwyd i Gwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad i‟w hateb ar 5 Chwefror 2013 Answers issued to the Written Assembly Questions for answer on 5 February 2013

Gofyn i Brif Weinidog Cymru To ask the First Minister

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): A wnaiff y Prif Weinidog nodi pa gamau dilynol y mae wedi eu cymryd/y bydd yn eu cymryd mewn perthynas â'r daith fasnach i Dwrci. (WAQ62055)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the First Minister detail what action he has/will be taken to follow up on the trade mission to Turkey. (WAQ62055)

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Pa bryd y bydd taith fasnach busnesau Cymru i Dwrci yn digwydd a phwy fydd y Prif Weinidog yn eu gwahodd i fod yn bresennol. (WAQ62056)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): When will the trade mission of Welsh businesses to Turkey take place and who will the First Minister invite to attend. (WAQ62056)

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): A wnaiff y Prif Weinidog nodi sut y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn bwriadu gweithio â Siambr Fasnach Prydain gan eu bod wedi cynnig darparu cymorth ymarferol ac arbenigedd yn ystod y daith fasnach i Dwrci. (WAQ62057)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the First Minister detail how the intends to work with the British Chamber of Commerce since they offered to provide practical assistance and expertise during the trade mission to Turkey. (WAQ62057)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 04 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 04 February 2013

The First Minister (): The Minister for Business Enterprise Technology and Science is taking forward our strategic approach to the Turkish market.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Sawl gwaith y mae‟r Prif Weinidog wedi cwrdd â Chydffederasiwn Diwydiant Prydain yng Nghymru ers dechrau'r Pedwerydd Cynulliad a beth oedd dyddiadau‟r cyfarfodydd hyn. (WAQ62060)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): How many times has the First Minister met with the Confederation of British Industry Wales since the start of the Fourth Assembly and on what date did those meetings occur. (WAQ62060)

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Sawl gwaith y mae‟r Prif Weinidog wedi cwrdd â‟r Ffederasiwn Busnesau Bach ers dechrau'r Pedwerydd Cynulliad a beth oedd dyddiadau‟r cyfarfodydd hyn. (WAQ62061)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): How many times has the First Minister met with the Federation of Small Businesses since the start of the Fourth Assembly and on what date did those meetings occur. (WAQ62061)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 07 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 07 February 2013

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The First Minister: The CBI and the FSB are both members of the Council for Economic Renewal which has met 6 times during the Fourth Assembly – 6 July 2011, 9 November 2011, 29 February 2012, 13 June 2012, 24 September 2012 and 18 January 2013. In addition I have met the CBI 7 times and the FSB once: CBI – 11 June 2011, 1 December 2011, 10 February 2012, 2 May 2012, 11 October 2012, 6 December 2012; FSB – 8 May 2012.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Yng ngoleuni bwriad Llywodraeth Cymru i brynu Maes Awyr Caerdydd, a wnaiff y Prif Weinidog gadarnhau a oedd Maes Awyr Caerdydd wedi gwneud unrhyw elw yn 2012 (WAQ62068)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): In light of the Welsh Government‟s intention to purchase , will the First Minister confirm whether Cardiff Airport made any profit in 2012. (WAQ62068)

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Pa werth y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'i roi ar 'ewyllys da' o safbwynt prynu Maes Awyr Caerdydd. (WAQ62069)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): What value has the Welsh Government put on „goodwill‟ regarding the purchase of Cardiff Airport. (WAQ62069)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 04 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 04 February 2013

The First Minister: We will not be providing a running commentary on commercial matters such as this during the due diligence process. We will provide further details when appropriate.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Gyda golwg ar ei ymateb i Arweinydd yr Wrthblaid yn y Cwestiynau i‟r Prif Weinidog ar 29 Ionawr 2013, a wnaiff y Prif Weinidog ddarparu'r ystadegau a ffynhonnell y ffigurau allforio yr oedd yn cyfeirio atynt. (WAQ62075)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): With reference to his response to the Leader of the Opposition in First Minister‟s Questions on 29 January 2013, will the First Minister provide the statistics and source of the export figures to which he referred. (WAQ62075)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 04 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 04 February 2013

The First Minister: The statistics that were quoted are based on four quarter totals taken from HMRCs regional trade statistics release. The approach used is preferred to that of using single quarters only because the use of four quarter totals removes some of the volatility from the data and thereby presents a more meaningful picture. This approach is also adopted by HMRC, the suppliers of the data. The table below shows statistics for regional goods exports using four quarter totals:

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Value of goods exports from Wales (£m) Year to Year to September September 2011 2012 Change (%) China 206 168 -18 India 97 124 27 USA (including Puerto Rico) 3,289 3,311 1 Source: Regional Trade Statistics, HMRC

Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Busnes, Menter, Technoleg a Gwyddoniaeth To ask the Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Sut y mae‟r Gweinidog yn bwriadu datblygu gwasanaethau Bancio Islamaidd yng Nghymru o gofio datganiad y Prif Weinidog ar ei daith fasnach i Dwrci. (WAQ62058)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): How does the Minister intend to develop Islamic Banking services in Wales in light of the First Minister‟s statement on his trade mission to Turkey. (WAQ62058)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 05 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 05 February 2013

The Minister for Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science (): I met with Akmal Hanuk, Chief Executive of the Islamic Banking & Finance Centre (IBFC) in July last year and discussed with him the development of Sharia-compliant savings and personal loans products, supported by Welsh Government and the All Wales Credit Union Support Programme. My Department will continue to work closely with the Islamic Banking and Finance Centre in Cardiff to assist in the development of financial products and services based on Islamic principles as part of our inward investment focus.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Sawl gwaith y mae‟r Gweinidog wedi cwrdd â Chydffederasiwn Diwydiant Prydain yng Nghymru ers dechrau'r Pedwerydd Cynulliad a beth oedd dyddiadau‟r cyfarfodydd hyn. (WAQ62059)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): How many times has the Minister met with the Confederation of British Industry Wales since the start of the Fourth Assembly and on what date did those meetings occur. (WAQ62059)

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Sawl gwaith y mae‟r Gweinidog wedi cwrdd â‟r Ffederasiwn Busnesau Bach ers dechrau'r Pedwerydd Cynulliad a beth oedd dyddiadau‟r cyfarfodydd hyn. (WAQ62062)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): How many times has the Minister met with the Federation of Small Businesses since the start of the Fourth Assembly and on what date did those meetings occur. (WAQ62062)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 05 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 05 February 2013

Edwina Hart: The Confederation of British Industry Wales and Federation of Small Businesses are both members of the Council for Economic Renewal which has met 6 times during the Fourth Assembly – 6

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July 2011, 9 November 2011, 29 February 2012, 13 June 2012, 24 September 2012 and 18 January 2013. The BETS Minister and BETS officials and meet with CBI and FSB on a regular basis, and as and when necessary.

Nick Ramsay (Mynwy): A wnaiff y Gweinidog nodi sawl cyfarfod y mae hi wedi‟i gael ag Ysgrifennydd Gwladol Busnes, Arloesi a Sgiliau Llywodraeth y DU ers dechrau'r Pedwerydd Cynulliad, a beth oedd dyddiadau‟r cyfarfodydd hyn. (WAQ62070)

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister detail how many meetings she has had with the UK Government‟s Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, since the start of the Fourth Assembly, and on what date did those meetings occur. (WAQ62070)

Nick Ramsay (Mynwy): A wnaiff y Gweinidog nodi sawl cyfarfod y mae hi wedi‟i gael â swyddogion Adran Busnes, Arloesi a Sgiliau Llywodraeth y DU ers dechrau'r Pedwerydd Cynulliad, a beth oedd dyddiadau‟r cyfarfodydd hyn. (WAQ62071)

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister detail how many meetings she has had with UK Government Department for Business, Innovation and Skills officials since the start of the Fourth Assembly and on what date did those meetings occur. (WAQ62071)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 04 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 04 February 2013

Edwina Hart: Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science officials meet on a regular basis with UK Government officials. I meet UK Government Ministers as and when necessary.

Nick Ramsay (Mynwy): A wnaiff y Gweinidog nodi faint o „Sêr y Byd Gwyddonol‟ sydd wedi cael eu denu i Gymru ers lansio'r cynllun Sêr Cymru ym mis Mawrth 2012. (WAQ62072)

Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister detail how many 'Star Scientists' have been attracted to Wales since the launch of the Sêr Cymru scheme in March 2012. (WAQ62072)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 31 Ionawr 2013 Answer received for publication on 31 January 2013

Edwina Hart: The Sêr Cymru programme was launched last September with the intention of having at least one research "star" in post in time for the next academic year, with the remaining appointments made over a period of one to two years. This appointment process is currently underway.

Gofyn i Weinidog yr Amgylchedd a Datblygu Cynaliadwy To ask the Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Yn dilyn WAQ61952 a wnaiff y Gweinidog gadarnhau faint o aelwydydd gwledig sydd eto i‟w cysylltu â‟r prif gyflenwad nwy. (WAQ62063)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Further to WAQ61952 will the Minister confirm how many rural households still need to be connected to mainline gas. (WAQ62063)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 07 Chwefror 2013

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Answer received for publication on 07 February 2013

The Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development (John Griffiths): The Welsh Government has been working with Wales & West Utilities and the Independent Gas Transporters to map active gas connections in Wales. This mapping has enabled us to estimate the number of properties not connected to the gas network in Wales. Properties have been classified in terms of their distance from the gas network rather than urban/rural. Properties are arranged into three categories; those within 50m of the existing network, those 50m-1km from the network and those over 1km from the network. It is estimated that 19% of households in Wales are off the gas grid. The estimated number of properties falling within these categories is highlighted below:

• Within 50m and with a high potential for switching to gas – 31,400 properties

• 50m-1km and with some potential for switching to gas at a reasonable cost, provided that they are part of a sufficiently dense cluster – 59,000 properties

• Over a kilometre from the gas grid and with no potential for switching to gas in the short or medium term at reasonable cost – 174,000 properties.

An estimated 264,400 properties in Wales, rural and urban, are off the gas grid.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Yn dilyn WAQ61952 a wnaiff y Gweinidog nodi beth yw'r targed ar gyfer 2013 o ran cysylltu aelwydydd gwledig â'r prif gyflenwad nwy. (WAQ62064)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Further to WAQ61952 will the Minister detail what the target is for 2013 for connecting rural households to mainline gas. (WAQ62064)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 08 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 08 February 2013

John Griffiths: Through our energy efficiency and fuel poverty schemes we are helping low income households living in rural, off-gas areas, to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce their fuel bills, including connecting some households to mains gas.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu‟r addasiadau gwyrdd y caniateir i berchnogion tai yng Nghymru eu gwneud heb ganiatâd cynllunio. (WAQ62065)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister outline the green alterations Welsh homeowners are allowed to make without planning permission. (WAQ62065)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 07 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 07 February 2013

John Griffiths: Planning permission is not required for energy saving, green alterations such as insulation, replacement doors, replacement glazing and new boilers – improvements that are supported by the new Green Deal initiative. The Welsh Government has already introduced changes to planning legislation in Wales that give Welsh homeowners the opportunity to install a range of green microgeneration technologies - such as solar PV, solar thermal and ground source heat pumps - without the need for planning permission. These technologies provide homeowners with sustainable sources of heat and electricity.

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Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog nodi cynlluniau Llywodraeth Cymru i lacio rheolau cynllunio er mwyn galluogi perchnogion tai yng Nghymru i wneud cais am fesurau‟r Fargen Werdd. (WAQ62066)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the Minister detail Welsh Government plans to relax planning regulations to enable homeowners in Wales to apply for Green Deal measures. (WAQ62066)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 07 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 07 February 2013

John Griffiths: The planning system does not prevent homeowners in Wales from applying for Green Deal funding. The Green Deal energy efficiency measures can all be undertaken by homeowners in Wales without the need for planning permission. In some cases, external wall insulation may require an application for planning permission; legislation is being amended to address this and will be in place by the summer.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Beth yw safbwynt Llywodraeth Cymru ar Fargen Werdd Llywodraeth y DU a beth yw goblygiadau'r cynllun i Gymru. (WAQ62067)

Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): What is the Welsh Government‟s position on the UK Government‟s Green Deal and what are its implications for Wales. (WAQ62067)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 07 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 07 February 2013

John Griffiths: The UK Government‟s Green Deal is intended to be a market led approach, to stimulating private sector investment in the installation of energy efficiency measures in homes and businesses.

It will provide significant opportunities in Wales for households to become more energy efficient and for those organisations and businesses that wish to participate in the development of the new market. It also has the potential to contribute to the creation of jobs, to economic growth and to progress in meeting our targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Wales.

It will be important to ensure complementarity with the current Nest and arbed programmes in Wales and by the support proposed under the Affordable Warmth and Carbon Saving Communities programmes within the new Energy Company Obligation.

Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Cyllid ac Arweinydd y Ty To ask the Minister for Finance and Leader of the House

Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am unrhyw waith a wnaed i hyrwyddo argymhellion y Pwyllgor Cyllid yn yr adroddiad Pwerau Benthyg a Dulliau Arloesol o Ddefnyddio Arian Cyfalaf. (WAQ62074)

Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire): Will the Minister provide an update on any work undertaken to further the recommendations by the Finance Committee in the report Borrowing Powers and Innovative Approaches to Capital Funding. (WAQ62074)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 04 Chwefror 2013

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Answer received for publication on 04 February 2013

The Minister for Finance and Leader of the House (): In my oral statement on 24 October 2012, I welcomed the Finance Committee‟s report, noting its timely contribution to the debate on borrowing powers and innovative finance. The same day saw the publication of a joint statement by the UK and Welsh Governments, outlining our agreement in principle that the Welsh Government acquires access to borrowing powers. This was reinforced with the subsequent publication of the Silk Commission‟s recommendations. Discussions with the UK Government are ongoing. I will keep the National Assembly informed of developments.

With regard to innovative finance, I announced at Final Budget on 4 December that we would accelerate up to £200 million of capital investment in the 21st Century Schools Programme, and deliver around £300 million of investment in sections 5 and 6 of the A465 using a non-dividend investment mechanism. In addition, I announced that we would develop a major programme of revenue-funded investment – work on which is ongoing.

I have noted the launch of the Committee‟s inquiry into Asset Management, whose terms of reference effectively cover the asset management recommendations in the report in question. I look forward to receiving the former report, and will give careful consideration to its recommendations in due course.

Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services

Kirsty Williams (Brycheiniog a Sir Faesyfed): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu‟r amserlen ar gyfer lansio Cynllun Cyflawni Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer Anadlu. (WAQ62073)

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister outline the timetable for the launch of the Welsh Government's Respiratory Delivery Plan. (WAQ62073)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 05 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 05 February 2013

The Minister for Health and Social Services (): We are working with the Respiratory National Specialist Advisory Group to scope out what is to be included in the Respiratory Delivery Plan. A process of engagement with a range of clinicians including General Practitioners is currently taking place. Following this we intend to consult on a draft plan during Summer 2013.

William Graham (Dwyrain De Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog (a) nodi sut y caiff Teuluoedd yn Gyntaf ei fonitro; (b) pa mor aml yr adroddir arno; ac (c) sut y caiff arfer gorau ei rannu. (WAQ62087)

William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister (a) detail how Families First will be monitored; (b) how often reporting will take place; and (c) how best practice will be shared. (WAQ62087)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 04 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 04 February 2013

Lesley Griffiths: The Welsh Government commissioned Ipsos MORI and Ecorys to carry out an evaluation of the Families First programme from 2012. They are currently working in partnership to develop a framework that evaluates the extent to which the Families First programme meets its aims and objectives.

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The framework will comprise a stakeholder survey and a series of annual reports, along with a quantitative analysis which is currently being refined. The stakeholder survey will be conducted through a number of interviews with 12-15 high-level national stakeholders to explore a range of key issues associated with the design, implementation, outcomes and impacts of Families First. This will perform an important role in exploring the contribution made by Families First towards the programmes objectives and the Child Poverty Strategy goals. The survey will be supplemented by a sample of up to 24 families in a number of local authority areas. This approach is intended to develop our understanding of the family experience of Team Around the Family and the extent to which the programme has achieved the intended outcomes with them. The stakeholder survey will be delivered annually and its findings will contribute to the annual progress reports due in Spring 2013. A key aim of these reports is to identify good practice in the implementation of Families First and to support ongoing dissemination and learning. Additionally, the Welsh Government has implemented an account management system. Within the system, officials are working closely with local authorities to monitor progress, develop knowledge and understanding of the issues encountered on the ground, and to identify and link areas of good practice both on a regional and national basis through learning sets. Local authorities are also required to submit regular reports on the progress made in regard to their Families First plans. This, along with supportive financial data, is submitted to the Welsh Government prior to payment of claims.

William Graham (Dwyrain De Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu sut y bydd Teuluoedd yn Gyntaf yn cynorthwyo â gwaith a wneir gan Glystyrau Cymunedau yn Gyntaf. (WAQ62088)

William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister outline how Families First will assist work carried out by Communities First Clusters. (WAQ62088)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 04 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 04 February 2013

Lesley Griffiths: The Welsh Government is continually looking at ways to enhance the delivery of its programmes through collaborative working, ensuring that our significant investment is making a real difference to the lives of children and families in Wales.

Wherever feasible, the Families First programme works together with the Integrated Family Support Service, Flying Start and Communities First to ensure that we engage effectively with families with a range of needs. We are building on, and improving the links between our programmes. This joined-up approach between locally-delivered Welsh Government initiatives will contribute to our vision for a seamless service delivered in an integrated way to the community by skilled people working together to ensure families needs are better matched and met.

You may know that 52 Communities First Clusters are now being established across Wales and for each cluster, a delivery plan has been submitted to the Welsh Government. Guidance has been produced and issued to all applicants detailing the Welsh Government's expectation of collaborative multi-agency working with key programmes such as Families First. Delivery plans reflect this in many areas, outlining the joint work and projects planned with both Families First and Flying Start.

Additionally, the Welsh Government has secured funding from the European Social Fund Priority 4 Local Service Board Project to provide up to 5 regional posts over the coming 18 months to support much stronger integration of the programmes at a regional strategic level.

Officials from Families First and Communities First continue to work together to support the development of both these key programmes to ensure that they interlink, and their full benefit can be realised.

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Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Tai, Adfywio a Threftadaeth To ask the Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog nodi‟r 19 o Gymdeithasau Tai sy‟n cael y Grant Refeniw Tai Cymdeithasol. (WAQ62076)

Mark Isherwood (North Wales): Will the Minister detail the 19 housing associations in receipt of in the Social Housing Revenue Grant. (WAQ62076)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 05 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 05 February 2013

The Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage (): The £4 million revenue allocation will be made available over a 30 year period to up to 19 housing associations. The grant will be allocated in line with the Social Housing Grant formula. Local Authorities have identified their housing priorities and have put forward housing schemes suitable to benefit from the revenue funding. The following housing associations may potentially develop these schemes: Linc Cymru Melin Homes Wales & West Housing United Welsh Charter Housing Taff Housing Cadwyn Housing Association Family Housing Association Wales Cantref Clwyd Alyn Tai Clwyd North Wales Housing Tai Eryri Gwalia Coastal Housing Group Pembrokeshire Housing Rhondda Housing Newydd Housing Association Hafod Housing Association

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog restru‟r holl gyfarfodydd a gynhaliwyd ag adeiladwyr tai mewn cysylltiad â'r cynllun gwarant morgais. (WAQ62077)

Mark Isherwood (North Wales): Will the Minister detail all the meetings which have taken place with house-builders regarding the mortgage guarantee scheme. (WAQ62077)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 05 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 05 February 2013

Huw Lewis: I met with many house builders yesterday as well as the Home Builders Federation at the NewBuy Cymru event in the Millennium Stadium, all of which have shown a great interest in the new scheme. It is the role of the Home Builders Federation to gather the support of the house builders which they have done successfully. My officials are in regular contact with the Home Builders Federation and have spoken with various house builders interested in the scheme.

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Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi‟r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am weithrediad y cynllun gwarant morgais sydd i fod ar waith erbyn Gwanwyn 2013. (WAQ62078)

Mark Isherwood (North Wales): Will the Minister provide an update on the implementation of the mortgage guarantee scheme due to be up and running by Spring 2013. (WAQ62078)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 05 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 05 February 2013

Huw Lewis: Since our announcement to implement the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme, my officials have continually worked closely with the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) and the Home Builders Federation (HBF). The CML and HBF are responsible to encourage participation of lenders and builders respectively. I met with a number of key lenders and builders on 4th February 2013 who have shown a real interest in becoming part of the scheme. We are proposing to set a launch date for the scheme shortly.

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog nodi sut y bydd y cynllun gwarant morgais a gyhoeddwyd ym mis Tachwedd 2012 o gymorth i adeiladwyr yng Nghymru, y rhan fwyaf ohonynt yn Fusnesau Bach a Chanolig. (WAQ62079)

Mark Isherwood (North Wales): Will the Minister detail how the mortgage guarantee scheme announced in November 2012 will support Welsh builders, the majority of which are SMEs. (WAQ62079)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 05 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 05 February 2013

Huw Lewis: Promotion of the NewBuy Cymru scheme for builders is through the Home Builders Federation and we have actively encouraged this organisation to promote the scheme to builders of all sizes from across the whole of Wales. With exception to a relatively small initial fee, other fees payable by builders will be directly proportionate to the level of sales that an individual builder achieves. The scheme is designed to benefit all builders irrespective of size.

Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Llywodraeth Leol a Chymunedau To ask the Minister for Local Government and Communities

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu manylion y cynlluniau cyflawni ar gyfer pob un o‟r Clystyrau Cymunedau yn Gyntaf. (WAQ62080)

Mark Isherwood (North Wales): Will the Minister outline the details of the delivery plans for each of the Communities First Clusters. (WAQ62080)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 05 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 05 February 2013

The Minister for Local Government and Communities (): The new Communities First (CF) Programme is a Community Focussed Tackling Poverty Programme, with a new Outcomes Framework comprising three main strands - Health & Wellbeing; Education & Skills; and Economy & Employment - based on the Results Based Accountability model.

11 Atebion a roddwyd i Gwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad i‟w hateb ar 5 Chwefror 2013 Answers issued to the Written Assembly Questions for answer on 5 February 2013

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi‟r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am nifer y sefydliadau a ariennir gan Lywodraeth Cymru sy'n darparu gwasanaethau i ddioddefwyr trais domestig a‟u nodau ar gyfer 2013. (WAQ62081)

Mark Isherwood (North Wales): Will the Minister provide an update on the number of organisations the Welsh Government funds which provide services to the victims of domestic violence and their aims for 2013. (WAQ62081)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 06 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 06 February 2013

The Minister for Local Government and Communities (Carl Sargeant): In 2012/13, I have approved funding for 32 organisations who provide services to victims of violence against women and domestic abuse across Wales.

Eluned Parrott (Canol De Cymru): Pa drafodaethau y mae‟r Gweinidog wedi‟u cael â‟r Adran Drafnidiaeth yn benodol ynghylch y defnydd a wneir yng Nghymru o'r £20 miliwn a gyhoeddwyd ar 24/01/13 sydd ar gael ar gyfer gorsafoedd newydd. (WAQ62082)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): What discussions has the Minister had with the DfT specifically regarding the use in Wales of the £20 million announced on 24/01/13 available for new „shovel ready‟ stations. (WAQ62082)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 06 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 06 February 2013

Carl Sargeant: None. The Welsh Government is discussing a potential bid with our rail industry partners.

Eluned Parrott (Canol De Cymru): Pa bryd y mae'r Gweinidog yn disgwyl y bydd y gweithlu a gyhoeddwyd yn ei ddatganiad ysgrifenedig ar 04/12/12 yn adrodd ar ei ganfyddiadau ynglyn â system drafnidiaeth integredig ar gyfer De Ddwyrain Cymru. (WAQ62083)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): When does the Minister expect the task force announced in his written statement on 04/12/12 to report its findings regarding an integrated transport system for South East Wales. (WAQ62083)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 06 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 06 February 2013

Carl Sargeant: The Task Force will submit its recommendations by 31 March.

Eluned Parrott (Canol De Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu nifer y teithwyr fel y‟u cofnodwyd gan Lywodraeth Cymru ar y gwasanaeth bws cyflym rhwng Casnewydd a Thy-du gan fod y cynllun peilot 12 mis bellach wedi dod i ben. (WAQ62084)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): Will the Minister provide the passenger numbers on the Newport to Rogerston express bus service as recorded by the Welsh Government now that the 12 month pilot scheme has ended. (WAQ62084)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 06 Chwefror 2013

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Answer received for publication on 06 February 2013

Carl Sargeant: The passenger numbers on the Newport to Rogerstone express bus pilot have been recorded over the last 12 months by Newport Council. The actual passenger numbers vary considerably over the period of the pilot.

The base data will form part of a detailed evaluation that is currently underway. Results of the evaluation will be published later this year.

Eluned Parrott (Canol De Cymru): Gan gyfeirio at WAQ61067, lle y dywedodd y Gweinidog nad oes ganddo unrhyw gynlluniau i gyflwyno gwasanaethau sy‟n stopio mewn nifer gyfyngedig o fannau, beth yw barn y Gweinidog am fwriad Network Rail yn CP5 i ddyblu „Tro Trefforest‟ fel bod modd gweithredu gwasanaethau „cyflym‟ rhwng Pontypridd a Chaerdydd. (WAQ62085)

Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central): With reference to WAQ61067, in which the Minister stated that he has no plans to introduce limited stop services, what assessment does the Minister make of Network Rail‟s plans in CP5 to double the „Treforest Curve‟ to enable the operation of „fast‟ services from Pontypridd to Cardiff. (WAQ62085)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 06 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 06 February 2013

Carl Sargeant: The plan to double the “Treforest Curve” is part of Network Rail‟s Cardiff Area Signal Renewals scheme which will improve capacity on the Valley Lines network. The south east Wales integrated transport Task Force is considering options for the best use of this additional capacity.

Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Dwyrain Caerfyrddin a Dinefwr): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi manylion unrhyw ymarfer prawfesur gwledig a gynhaliwyd mewn cysylltiad â‟r diwygiadau a gyhoeddwyd yn ddiweddar i gyllido bysus yng Nghymru. (WAQ62086)

Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Minister provide details of any rural proofing exercise that was undertaken in relation to the recently announced reforms to bus funding in Wales. (WAQ62086)

Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 06 Chwefror 2013 Answer received for publication on 06 February 2013

Carl Sargeant: Our work with the bus industry and Regional Transport Consortia as part of the development of the new Regional Transport Services Grant acknowledged that bus services are especially important to people living in rural communities, where services may be less frequent and more dependent on public subsidy.

The Regional Transport Consortia are working with bus operators, Bus Users‟ UK in Wales, the Public Transport Users‟ Committee, and others, to identify bus and community transport networks that will make the most effective and efficient use of the new Regional Transport Services Grant from 1 April 2013. This will include plans for making sure that services meet the needs of rural communities.

The funding that will be made available to the Regional Transport Consortia will be based, in part, on previous allocations of Local Transport Services Grant that protected rural bus services.

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