Written Assembly Questions for answer on 9 March 2007

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 Assembly Business

Leighton Andrews (Rhondda): How many Freedom of Information requests have been received by the Welsh Assembly Government from the BBC since the Freedom of Information Act came into Effect. (WAQ49727)

To ask the Minister for Culture, Welsh Language and Sport

Janice Gregory (Ogmore): Will the Minister detail the Welsh Assembly Government’s main achievements in the Culture, Welsh Language and Sport portfolio, in the constituency of Ogmore since 2003. (WAQ49732)

Lisa Francis (Mid and West Wales): In respect of the CWLS budget, can the Minister provide an explanation of the total expenditure line which at £137.614 million did not equate with the £143.716 million for 2006-07, set out in the final budget figures presented to committee in June 2006. (WAQ49739)

Lisa Francis (Mid and West Wales): Can the Minister explain the whereabouts of the £29.417 million for the Culture Fund, included in the June 2006 budget figures, but not shown in the current ‘In Year Expenditure’ table. (WAQ49740)

To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Innovation and Networks

Alun Cairns (South wales West): What consideration has the minister given in seeking the powers to govern driving instructors in regards to regulating prices and ensuring they have received their CRB checks. (WAQ49725)

Janice Gregory (Ogmore): Will the Minister detail the Welsh Assembly Government’s main achievements in the Enterprise, Innovation and Networks portfolio, in the constituency of Ogmore since 2003. (WAQ49731)

Janice Gregory (Ogmore): What action is the Minister taking to promote and increase the use of public transport in the constituency of Ogmore. (WAQ49733)

To ask the Minister for Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills Janice Gregory (Ogmore): Will the Minister give an update on action she is taking to tackle bullying in schools across Wales. (WAQ49737)

To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services

Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the availability of podiatry services for patients with diabetes. (WAQ49726)

Leighton Andrews (Rhondda): What are the prescribed waiting times for cancer sufferers in Wales, and will the Minister make a statement. (WAQ49728)

Leighton Andrews (Rhondda): What training are GPs given in cancer care treatment, and what weight is given to this within the General Medical Services contrat. (WAQ49729)

To ask the Minister for Social Justice and Regeneration

Janice Gregory (Ogmore): Will the Minister make a statement on social justice achievements in the constituency of Ogmore. (WAQ49734)

Janice Gregory (Ogmore): How is the Welsh Assembly Government helping individuals on low incomes to tackle the problem of personal debt. (WAQ49735)

Janice Gregory (Ogmore): Will the Minister outline: a) how much money has been invested in the constituency of Ogmore through the Communities First programme, and b) provide a list of specific projects funded through the Communities First programme in the constituency of Ogmore. (WAQ49736)

Janice Gregory (Ogmore): Will the Minister list all community facilities and activities fund grants provided in the constituency of Ogmore since 2003. (WAQ49738)

To ask a representative of the House Committee

Leighton Andrews (Rhondda): How many Freedom of Information requests have been received by the Assembly Parliamentary Services from the BBC since the Freedom of Information Act came into force. (WAQ49730)