Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 26 June 2013
for answer on 3 July 2013

 

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 Education and Skills

 

1. Aled Roberts (North Wales): What measures is the Minister taking to assess the attainment of looked after children and young people? OAQ(4)0298(ESK)W

 

2. Peter Black (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on educational provision for children in women’s refuges? OAQ(4)0288(ESK)

 

3. Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy):Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s plans for improving standards in core subjects such as mathematics, science and reading in schools in Wales? OAQ(4)0304(ESK)

 

4. David Rees (Aberavon): Will the Minister make a statement on the support provided by the Welsh Government to support CPD for teachers and teaching assistants? OAQ(4)0303(ESK)

 

5. Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy):Will the Minister make a statement on home education in Wales? OAQ(4)0302(ESK)

 

6. Suzy Davies (South Wales West): What assessment has the Minister made of the benefits that walking or cycling to school can have on a child’s education? OAQ(4)0295(ESK)

 

7. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): What action is the Minister taking to improve the literacy and numeracy skills of children in key stage 2 and 3? OAQ(4)0290(ESK)

 

8. Lynne Neagle (Torfaen): Will the Minister provide an update on the provision of post-16 education in Torfaen? OAQ(4)0293(ESK)

 

9. Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales):  What recent discussions has the Minister has regarding financial pressures within his portfolio? OAQ(4)0305(ESK)W

 

10. Suzy Davies (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on any plans the Welsh Government has to review the school curriculum? OAQ(4)0294(ESK)

 

11. Mike Hedges (Swansea East): What progress has been made towards ensuring key stage 2 results are moderated in such a way that the results are consistent? OAQ(4)0289(ESK)

 

12. William Graham (South Wales East): Will the Minister outline the Welsh Government’s considerations for improving education services in South Wales East? OAQ(4)0296(ESK)

 

13. Sandy Mewies (Delyn): Will the Minister make a statement on the provision of physical education in our schools? OAQ(4)0300(ESK)

 

14. Lindsay Whittle (South Wales East): What is the timetable for imposing the Welsh Language Standards on organisations in addition to local authorities, national park authorities and the Welsh Government? OAQ(4)0291(ESK) TRANSFERRED FOR WRITTEN ANSWER BY THE FIRST MINISTER

 

15. Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister outline his key priorities for improving educational standards?OAQ(4)0299(ESK)

 

To ask the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport

 

1. Alun Ffred Jones (Arfon): Will the Minister make a statement on rail electrification in the Valleys and north Wales? OAQ(4)0290(EST)W

 

2. Gwyn Price (Islwyn): Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Government is doing to secure investment in Wales? OAQ(4)0284(EST)

 

3. Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): Will the Minister make a statement on the support available for small businesses in Aberconwy? OAQ(4)0295(EST)

 

4. Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s tourism brown signs policy? OAQ(4)0293(EST)

 

5. Darren Millar (Clwyd West): Will the Minister make a statement on faith tourism opportunities in Wales? OAQ(4)0283(EST)

 

6. Mike Hedges (Swansea East):Will the Minister make a statement on the economic importance of Post Offices to local high streets in Wales? OAQ(4)0286(EST) TRANSFERRED FOR WRITTEN ANSWER BY THE MINISTER FOR COMMUNITIES AND TACKLING POVERTY

 

7. Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West): Will the Minister make a statement on bus services in South Wales West? OAQ(4)0287(EST)

 

8. Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): What steps is the Welsh Government taking to strengthen links between the Welsh language and economic development? OAQ(4)0296(EST)

 

9. Sandy Mewies (Delyn): How is the Welsh Government helping small and medium sized construction companies in Delyn access finance to create and safeguard jobs? OAQ(4)0291(EST)

 

10. Elin Jones (Ceredigion): What discussions has the Minister had with banks regarding support for businesses? OAQ(4)0288(EST)

 

11. Julie James (Swansea West): Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Government is doing to promote Wales to air travellers, including both tourist and business travellers? OAQ(4)0292(EST)

 

12. Simon Thomas (Mid and West Wales): Will the Minister make a statement on her priorities for promoting science? OAQ(4)0297(EST)W

 

13. Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s transport priorities for mid Wales? OAQ(4)0294(EST)

 

14. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East): Will the Minister make a statement on Welsh Government plans to establish a ‘Support Welsh High Streets’ campaign?  OAQ(4)0285(EST) TRANSFERRED FOR WRITTEN ANSWER BY THE MINISTER FOR HOUSING AND REGENERATION

 

15. Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central):What plans does the Welsh Government have to improve and increase the availability of public transport across south Wales before the next Assembly election? OAQ(4)0289(EST)