Written Assembly Questions for answer on 01 July 2004

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 Culture, Welsh Language and Sport

Owen John Thomas (South Wales Central); What steps has the Minister taken to create a national fund for plaques in remembrance of important events and famous people. (WAQ36815)

Denise Idris-Jones (Conwy); Can the Minister update the Assembly on the progress of our policy of free access to the National Museums and Galleries of Wales. (WAQ36816)

Denise Idris-Jones (Conwy); Could the Minister update the Assembly on free swimming initiatives over the summer period. (WAQ36817)

Laura Anne Jones (South East Wales); Will the Minister make a statement on the advice available for non-professional sportsmen and women regarding sports injuries. (WAQ36818)

Ann Jones (Vale of Clwyd); What discussions has the Minister had with the FAW regarding the UEFA requirements in relation to Welsh clubs participating in European tournaments. (WAQ36819)

Ann Jones (Vale of Clwyd); What discussions has the Minister had regarding the distribution of Sportslot funding in Wales. (WAQ36820)

Peter Black (South Wales West); How is he widening access to swimming across Wales. (WAQ36821)

John Griffiths (Newport East); Will the Minister make a statement on progress in widening appreciation of, and access to, the culture and heritage of Wales. (WAQ36822)

John Griffiths (Newport East); Will the Minister make a statement on progress with the Assembly Government's policies for sport in Wales. (WAQ36823)

Nicholas Bourne (Mid and West Wales); What is the Minister doing to raise the profile of art in Wales. (WAQ36824)

William Graham (South Wales East); Will the Minister outline discussions he has held with BBC Wales on programmes made in Wales being broadcast throughout the UK. (WAQ36825)

William Graham (South Wales East); Will the Minister make a statement on the progress of the Dragon International Film Studios project. (WAQ36826)

To ask the Minister for Economic Development and Transport

Leanne Wood (South Wales Central); Can you outline what business was secured for Welsh companies as a result of the First Minister's attendance at i) the Rugby world cup in Australia, and ii) Wales’ Euro 2004 qualifier in Milan and how much this business is worth to the Welsh economy. (WAQ36801)

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

William Graham (South Wales East); Will the Minister make a statement concerning the participation of Local Authorities in emergency planning. (WAQ36827)

John Griffiths (Newport East); Would the Minister make a statement on any discussions she has held with colleagues in government concerning the take up of council tax benefit. (WAQ36805)

Nicholas Bourne (Mid and West Wales); Would the Minister make a statement on current levels of local government expenditure. (WAQ36806)

Nicholas Bourne (Mid and West Wales); Will the Minister make a statement on the level of government support that local authorities will receive from the Assembly over the next twelve months. (WAQ36807)

William Graham (South Wales East); Would the Minister make a statement concerning the licensing of taxis in Wales. (WAQ36808)

Owen John Thomas (South Wales Central); What discussions has the Minister had with her opposite number in Westminster about getting legislation to allow local authorities to create more social housing in Wales. (WAQ36809) W

Owen John Thomas (South Wales Central); How does the Minister ensure best practice by local authorities. (WAQ36810)

Peter Black (South Wales West); What is the process for carrying forward the Balance of Funding Review. (WAQ36811)

Peter Black (South Wales West); What progress has been made in taking forward the new Business Improvement Districts system for Wales. (WAQ36812) Ann Jones (Vale of Clwyd); Will the Minister make a statement on levels of voter registration in Wales. (WAQ36813)

Ann Jones (Vale of Clwyd); What discussions she has had with the Electoral Commission about encouraging local authorities in Wales to adopt best practice in order to maximise levels of voter registration in Wales. (WAQ36814)

To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services

Lisa Francis (Mid and West Wales); Would the Minister state how much funding has been ring-fenced by each of the 22 Local Health Boards for drug treatment and rehabilitation. (WAQ36803)

Lisa Francis (Mid and West Wales); Would the Minister state how much money has been spent by each of the 22 Local Health Boards on sending patients to drug treatment and rehabilitation centres in England for each year since 1999. (WAQ36804)

To ask the Minister for Social Justice and Regeneration

Nicholas Bourne (Mid and West Wales); How many people have died in the current year, and in each of the previous years since the establishment of the Assembly, where methadone was mentioned as one of the causative factors in the death. (WAQ36802)