Written Assembly Questions for answer on 3 August 2005

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 for Economic Development and Transport

Lisa Francis (Mid and West Wales): What discussions has the Minister had with a) the UK Government; b) Cabinet colleagues; and c) Cardiff County Council, regarding the possibility of a congestion charge in Cardiff city centre. (WAQ43900)

Lisa Francis (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on whether he intends to issue any guidance to the WDA arising from the review into the finances of Antur Dwyryd-Lyn in March 2004. (WAQ43906)

Helen Mary Jones (Mid and West Wales): What targets exist for bio-fuels, and will the Minister detail progress made in meeting those targets. (WAQ43909)

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): What plans does the Minister have for any consultation in anticipation of the Transport (Wales) Bill being made law. (WAQ43913)

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): What long term plans have the Welsh Assembly Government made in anticipation of a continued decline in manufacturing industry. (WAQ43914)

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): What action has the Welsh Assembly Government taken in anticipation of the Transport (Wales) Bill being made law. (WAQ43915)

To ask the Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning

Carl Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside): Which schools in currently have 40% or more of their pupils receiving free school meals. (WAQ43904)

Carl Sargeant (Alyn and Deeside): How many schools in Flintshire have 40% or more of their pupils receiving free school meals. (WAQ43905)

Lisa Francis (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on whether she intends to issue any guidance to ELWa, arising from the review into the finances of Antur Dwyryd-Lyn in March 2004. (WAQ43907)

To ask the Minister for Environment, Planning and Countryside (Torfaen): Will the minister provide an update on the work of the Strategic Steering Group and sub-groups established by the Assembly to look at off road motorcycling, and when does the minister expect the Group to complete their work. (WAQ43896)

Helen Mary Jones (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister provide a time-scale for an agreement on the financing for rural development from the European Commission. (WAQ43897)

Helen Mary Jones (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a progress report on negotiations regarding the re-designation of Less favoured Areas and its impact on the future of Tir Mynydd. (WAQ43898)

Helen Mary Jones (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on voluntary organisations that have been financially supported from the rural development fund, and what scope exists for such organisations to receive support under the new axis of the Rural Development Regulations. (WAQ43899)

Alun Cairns (South Wales West): Will the Minister list all communications received from the UK's Energy Minister that relate in any way to wind energy and Scarweather off shore wind farm since June 2001. (WAQ43917)

To ask the Minister for Finance, Local Government and Public Services

Nicholas Bourne (Mid and West Wales): On what date did the Welsh Assembly Government decide to withdraw the Processing and Marketing Grant from companies setting up in non-Objective One areas. (WAQ43903) Transferred for written answer by the Minister for Environment, Planning and Countryside

To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services

Alun Cairns (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on job profiles for Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians under Agenda for Change. (WAQ43893)

Alun Cairns (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the funding available to meet new pay rates Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians following implementation of Agenda for Change. (WAQ43894)

Alun Cairns (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on the implementation of Agenda for Change with regards to Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians. (WAQ43895)

Jonathan Morgan (South Wales Central): Will the Minister list the NHS walk in centres he has visited in England since his appointment. (WAQ43901)

Lynne Neagle (Torfaen): What steps is the minister taking to reduce orthopaedic outpatient waiting times in Gwent. (WAQ43902)

Jenny Randerson (Cardiff Central): What is the Minister doing to encourage the wider uptake of Herceptin in the North Wales Cancer Network to bring it in line with the levels of use in South and South West Wales. (WAQ43908)

Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Minister detail which LHBs were in receipt of strategic change and efficiency plan assistance for the 2004/05 financial year as well as the level of assistance, and can he provide estimates for assistance for the 2005/06 financial years. (WAQ43910)

Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Does the Minister intend to review the effectiveness of guidance for 'Stopping Violence Against Staff Working in the NHS'. (WAQ43911)

John Marek (Wrexham): Will the Minister list all NHS dental practices in Wales, indicate which of them are accepting new patients and give their geopgraphical location. (WAQ43912)

Jenny Randerson (Cardiff Central): What is the total budget, broken down into staff and running costs, and the total number of staff due to be employed in the NHS project, Informing Healthcare. (WAQ43916)