Written Assembly Questions for answer on 13 February 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 Culture, Welsh Language and Sport

Alun Ffred Jones (Caernarfon): How many people have applied to become members of the Welsh Language Board. (WAQ49371) W

Alun Ffred Jones (Caernarfon): How many vacancies are there to be filled within the Welsh Language Board. (WAQ49372) W

To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Innovation and Networks

Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Minister make a statement on the possible trunking of the A476. (WAQ49367)

Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): Will the Minister make a statement on the safety aspect of road markings on the Crosshands roundabout. (WAQ49365)

Alun Cairns (South West): What representations has the Minister received on the proposed planning application for Premier Business Park, land north of Junction 33, M4. (WAQ49370)

Alun Cairns (South Wales West): What broad timescale can the Minister offer in relation to the consideration of the proposed planning application Premier Business Park, land north of Junction 33, M4. (WAQ49369)

To ask the Minister for Health and Social Services

Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): What assessment has the Minister made of the impact on the employment of junior doctors of Modernising Medical Careers. (WAQ49366)

Jonathan Morgan (South Wales Central): Will the Minister detail the total overspend on General Medical Services in Wales over the three year period of the new GMS contract and how this compares with the rest of the UK. (WAQ49368)

Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): With regard to the Autistic Spectrum Disorders Action Plan; will the Minister detail how the plan makes provision for family support. (WAQ49373) Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): With regard to the Autistic Spectrum Disorders Action Plan; will the Minister detail what additional funding will be dedicated toward implementing provision within the plan. (WAQ49374)

Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): With regard to the Autistic Spectrum Disorders Action Plan; will the Minister detail what provision will made to improve access to mental health services. (WAQ49375)

Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): With regard to the Autistic Spectrum Disorders Action Plan; will the Minister detail what provision will made for support in educational settings. (WAQ49376)

Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): Will the Minister detail the staff structure, post holders, and membership of National Leadership and Innovations Agency for Healthcare. (WAQ49377)

Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): Will the Minister detail the responsibilities of the National Leadership and Innovations Agency for Healthcare, additional to the role of NHS Trusts, with regard to reconfiguration of health services. (WAQ49378)

Dai Lloyd (South Wales West): With regard to the Autistic Spectrum Disorders Action Plan; will the Minister detail how the plan makes provision for services available for adults. (WAQ49379)

Janet Ryder (North Wales): Will the Minister confirm what grade or band is the norm for an experienced staff nurse working full-time in a coronary care unit within an NHS Trust in Wales. (WAQ49380)

Janet Ryder (North Wales): Will the Minister confirm that under ‘Agenda for Change’, nurses assessed as performing the same duties in any NHS Trust within Wales, are graded or banded at the same level. (WAQ49381)

Janet Ryder (North Wales): Will the Minister confirm that experienced staff nurses working full-time in coronary care units within NHS Trusts in Wales are all graded or banded at the same level. (WAQ49382)

Jenny Randerson (Cardiff Central): Will the Minister describe the main elements of the Assembly Government's Diabetes Prevention Initiative, launched in October 2004. (WAQ49383)