Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 22 September 2004 for answer on 6 October 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 Health and Social Services

1. William Graham (South East); Will the Minister make a statement on the progress of the new Orthopaedic unit at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. (OAQ38028)

2. Mark Isherwood (North Wales); Will the Minister make a statement on orthopaedic consultants in Wales. (OAQ38022)

3. Irene James (Islwyn); What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to deal with the problem of healthcare infections in hospitals in Wales. (OAQ38034)

4. Val Lloyd (Swansea East); Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Assembly Government's efforts to encourage and support students in health professions. (OAQ38039)

5. David Davies (Monmouth); What discussions ha the Minister had with GP representatives about implementation of the GP contract in Wales. (OAQ38009)

6. Janet Ryder (North Wales); Will the Minister make a statement on the progress of the Children's Bill. (OAQ38052)

7. (Rhondda); Will the Minister make a statement on progress with the development of the new Llwynypia Hospital. (OAQ38019)

8. Gwenda Thomas (); Will the Minister make a statement on the provision of Photo Dynamic Therapy treatment for wet Age-related Macular Degeneration in Wales. (OAQ38046)

9. Jeff Cuthbert (Caerphilly); Will the Minister make a statement on Health Challenge Wales. (OAQ38044)

10. Denise Idris Jones (Conwy); Would the Minister give an update on the Welsh Assembly Government's Health Gain Targets. (WAQ38036)

11. (Caernarfon); Will the Minister make a statement on the latest developments to establish the North Meirionnydd and Dwyfor Community Hospital. (OAQ38000) W

12. David Davies (Monmouth); What is being done to improve GP services in Wales. (OAQ38008)

13. Brynle Williams (North Wales); Will the Minister make a statement on MRSA in hospitals in North Wales. (OAQ38015)

14. Peter Black (South Wales West); What plans does the Minister have for consultation on proposals by Health Commission Wales on paediatric neurosurgery. (OAQ38041)

15. (Vale of Clwyd); Will the Minister give an update on the provision of digital hearing aids through the NHS in Wales. (OAQ38027)

To ask the Minister for Culture, and Sport

1. Helen Mary Jones (Mid and West Wales); Will the Minister update us on the implementation of Welsh Language Schemes within ASPBs. (OAQ38077)

2. (ynys Môn); Will the Minister make a statement on the Assembly’s request to make St David’s Day a Bank Holiday. (OAQ38069) W

3. Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire); Will the Minister make a statement on Wales’ bid for the Commonwealth games in either 2014 or 2018. (OAQ38098)

4. Catherine Thomas (Llanelli); Will the Minister make a statement on what support is being given to the Wales Team competing in Glasgow 2005 Special Olympics. (OAQ38123)

5. Leighton Andrews (Rhondda); Will the Minister make a statement on his response to OFCOM’s consultation on public service broadcasting. (OAQ38106)

6. Dai Lloyd (South West Wales); Will the Minister make a statement on Local Government Welsh Language Schemes. (OAQ38067) W

7. Gwenda Thomas (Neath); Will the Minister make a statement on how he is encouraging growth in the membership of Swimming Clubs. (OAQ38111)

8. (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney); What action has the Assembly Government taken to promote adventure sports in Wales. (OAQ38101)

9. (Ceredigion); Will the Minister make a statement on the access to Welsh in Assembly departments. (OAQ38072) W WITHDRAWN 10. Owen John Thomas (South Wales Central); What discussions has the Minister held recently with the Welsh Language Board regarding finance. (OAQ38103) W

11. David Davies (Monmouth); Will the Minister make a statement on improving participation in sporting activities. (OAQ38095)

12. Janet Ryder (North Wales); What recent representations has the Minister had regarding funding the Arts in North Wales. (OAQ38082)

13. Jeff Cuthbert (Delyn); What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to encourage individuals to exercise. (OAQ38130)

14. Denise Idris Jones (Conwy); Will the Minister give a progress report on Welsh Assembly Government Culture policy in North Wales. (OAQ38118)

15. (South Central Wales); Will the Minister make a statement on recent Owain Glyndwr celebrations. (OAQ38083)

To ask a representative of the House Committee

1. Peter Law (Blaenau Gwent); How is the House Committee contributing to promoting the image of Wales and the National Assembly for Wales throughout the world. (OAQ38145)

2. Gwenda Thomas (Neath); Will the House Committee representative make a statement on the recent Assembly Roadshows conducted in Wales. (OAQ38146) WITHDRAWN

3. Leighton Andrews (Rhondda); What support is available from the Assembly Parliamentary Service for Assembly Members to provide bilingual services to their constituents. (OAQ38147)