Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 26 September 2006 for answer on 10 October 2006

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. Irene James (Islwyn): Will the First Minister make a statement about improving health services in Islwyn. OAQ1909(FM)

2. (South East): Has the First Minister made any representations to UK Government Ministers over the housing of serious offenders in Welsh open prisons. OAQ1880(FM)

3. Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): Will the First Minister make a statement on encouraging supermarkets to adopt environmentally friendly policies. OAQ1904(FM)

4. (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the First Minister make a statement on the importance of rail as part of developing a sustainable transport system in Wales. OAQ1902(FM)

5. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the First Minister make a statement concerning Welsh Assembly Government policies to combat substance abuse. OAQ1907 (FM)

6. Elin Jones (Cerdigion): Will the First Minister make a statement on hospital services in . OAQ1889(FM) W

7. John Griffiths (Newport East): Will the First Minister make a statement on the benefits to Wales arising from devolution. OAQ1879(FM)

8. Glyn Davies (Mid and West Wales): Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Assembly Government’s policies to limit the impact of climate change. OAQ1886(FM)

9. (Cynon Valley): What progress is the Welsh Assembly Government making towards achieving its waste management targets. OAQ1882(FM)

10. Lisa Francis (Mid and West Wales): Will the First Minister make a statement on the future of ambulance services in Mid and West Wales. OAQ1908(FM) 11. (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): What discussions has the First Minister had on the implementation of TAN 15 – Development and Flood Risk. OAQ1892 (FM)

12. Peter Black (South West Wales): Will the First Minister make a statement on capital funding for school repairs. OAQ1903(FM)

13. (South Wales East): Will the First Minister make a statement on the provision of mental health services. OAQ1894(FM) WITHDRAWN

14. (Ynys Môn): When did the First Minister last meet the Chancellor of the Exchequer to discuss the next Comprehensive Spending Review as it affects Wales. OAQ1884(FM)

15. Jonathan Morgan (South Wales Central): Will the First Minister make a statement on NHS deficits. OAQ1881(FM) WITHDRAWN