Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 26 September 2006 for answer on 10 October 2006 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 First Minister 1. Irene James (Islwyn): Will the First Minister make a statement about improving health services in Islwyn. OAQ1909(FM) 2. Laura Anne Jones (South Wales East): Has the First Minister made any representations to UK Government Ministers over the housing of serious offenders in Welsh open prisons. OAQ1880(FM) 3. Mick Bates (Montgomeryshire): Will the First Minister make a statement on encouraging supermarkets to adopt environmentally friendly policies. OAQ1904(FM) 4. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the First Minister make a statement on the importance of rail as part of developing a sustainable transport system in Wales. OAQ1902(FM) 5. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the First Minister make a statement concerning Welsh Assembly Government policies to combat substance abuse. OAQ1907 (FM) 6. Elin Jones (Cerdigion): Will the First Minister make a statement on hospital services in Ceredigion. OAQ1889(FM) W 7. John Griffiths (Newport East): Will the First Minister make a statement on the benefits to Wales arising from devolution. OAQ1879(FM) 8. Glyn Davies (Mid and West Wales): Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Assembly Government’s policies to limit the impact of climate change. OAQ1886(FM) 9. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): What progress is the Welsh Assembly Government making towards achieving its waste management targets. OAQ1882(FM) 10. Lisa Francis (Mid and West Wales): Will the First Minister make a statement on the future of ambulance services in Mid and West Wales. OAQ1908(FM) 11. Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr): What discussions has the First Minister had on the implementation of TAN 15 – Development and Flood Risk. OAQ1892 (FM) 12. Peter Black (South West Wales): Will the First Minister make a statement on capital funding for school repairs. OAQ1903(FM) 13. Jocelyn Davies (South Wales East): Will the First Minister make a statement on the provision of mental health services. OAQ1894(FM) WITHDRAWN 14. Ieuan Wyn Jones (Ynys Môn): When did the First Minister last meet the Chancellor of the Exchequer to discuss the next Comprehensive Spending Review as it affects Wales. OAQ1884(FM) 15. Jonathan Morgan (South Wales Central): Will the First Minister make a statement on NHS deficits. OAQ1881(FM) WITHDRAWN.