BUSINESS PAPERS Part 1- Section F Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 9 May 2000 for answer on 23 May 2000 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 the Assembly First Secretary 1. Ann Jones (Vale of Clwyd); What discussions has he had with the DTI about the impact in North Wales of the decision to lift the moratorium on new gas-fired power stations. (OAQ5213) 2. Geraint Davies (Rhondda); Will he make a statement on the overall development of the Assembly’s Health Policy. (OAQ5232) 3. Ieuan Wyn Jones (Ynys Môn); Has he had discussions with the Foreign Secretary with regard to the representation of Wales on the Working Groups of the European Union. (OAQ5242) 4. Pauline Jarman (South Wales Central); Has he had any discussions with the Secretary of State for Education and Employment regarding the development of policies for teacher’s pay. (OAQ5233) 5. Elin Jones (Ceredigion); What discussions has he had with the Secretary of State regarding the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. (OAQ5224) W 6. Brian Gibbons (Aberavon); Has the First Secretary had any discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, to consider any possible implications for the Welsh steel industry that may arise from the meeting between the ISTC and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. (OAQ5211) 7. David Melding (South Wales Central); What steps he is taking to enhance partnership with business in the Vale of Glamorgan. (OAQ5209) 8. Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire); What discussions has he had with the Secretary of State for Wales regarding a review of existing ASPB’s. (OAQ5222) 9. Janet Ryder (North Wales); Will he make a statement on action taken to include Sustainable Development aspects in the Better Wales Document. (OAQ5243) 10. Dafydd Wigley (Caernarfon); Has he had any discussions with the Secretary of State for Wales regarding the need for Westminster to maintain fluid communications with the Assembly when developing policies that have direct impact on our work here. (OAQ5234) 11. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley); Since becoming First Secretary, what meetings he has had with business organisations in Wales with regard to their relationship with the National Assembly. (OAQ5216) 12. Helen Mary Jones (Llanelli); What new institutional mechanisms will be implemented to ensure cross-cutting decision making in the National Assembly for Wales. (OAQ5229) 13. David Davies (Monmouth); What progress has been made in bringing "Open Government" to the Assembly. (OAQ5221) 14. Jane Davidson (Pontypridd); Are there any plans to develop an Assembly policy to tackle youth crime and importantly the perception of crime in our communities. (OAQ5220) 15. Gwenda Thomas (Neath); What discussions have you had with the DTI in regard to the proposals for coal aid and the potential benefit to the Welsh Coal Industry. (OAQ5215) 16. Phil Williams (South Wales East); Can he make a statement on how the headline targets in the Better Wales document relate to the Assembly’s statutory duty towards Sustainable Development. (OAQ5230) 17. Dai Lloyd (South Wales West); Has he had any discussions with the Secretary of State for Wales on the progress of the Joint Ministerial Committee set up by the Prime Minister to improve health services across the UK. (OAQ5241) 18. Jenny Randerson (Cardiff Central); What representations has he made to the members of the UK cabinet about the comprehensive spending review (OAQ5217) 19. Peter Rogers (North Wales); What policies will he implement to promote the image of North Wales (OAQ5240) 20. Alun Cairns (South Wales West); Will he make a statement on his latest discussions with the Secretary of State for Wales and the Treasury on the outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review (OAQ5244) 21. Rhodri Glyn Thomas (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr); How does he intend to ensure that the European Committee has a pro-active role with regard to the requirement for the Assembly to monitor the impact of European Legislation on Wales (OAQ5225) 22. Cynog Dafis (Mid and West Wales); What recent discussions has he had with the Secretary of State for Wales regarding the new Assembly building (OAQ5235) 23. Christine Humphreys (North Wales); What representations has he made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on behalf of the Assembly and the people of Wales regarding the Comprehensive Spending Review (OAQ5227) 24. Gareth Jones (Conwy); Will he make a statement on the overall development of the Assembly’s Education Policy (OAQ5231) 25. Nicholas Bourne (Mid and West Wales); How does the Assembly Executive intend to improve the image of Wales in order to attract more Assembly partnerships with business (OAQ5239) 26. Richard Edwards (Preseli Pembs); What role does he think the Welsh media can play in promoting the image of Wales (OAQ5238) 27. Brian Hancock (Islwyn); What parameters are used to measure the green credentials of the Assembly house keeping practices that were mentioned in the Better Wales document (OAQ5228) 28. Peter Black (South Wales West); What discussions has he had with the Secretary of State for Wales, concerning the additional costs to the National Assembly and Welsh Local Government, of the announcement in the budget that 44 tonne lorries will have general use of UK roads from January 2001 (OAQ5214) (R) 29. Jonathan Morgan (South Wales Central); If he make a statement on the role of the Assembly’s policy unit (OAQ5210) 30. Michael German (South Wales East); What submissions have been made to the UK Treasury, for inclusion in the Comprehensive Spending Review, on behalf of the National Assembly and the people of Wales (OAQ5226).