Oral Assembly Questions tabled on 7 October 2015
for answer on 14 October 2015

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(Self identifying Question no. shown in brackets)

To ask the Minister for Finance and Government Business

The Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice to the Minister after Question 2.

1. Llyr Gruffydd (North Wales): Does the Minister have plans to allocate additional funding to the health and social services portfolio? OAQ(4)0619(FIN)W

2. John Griffiths (Newport East): Will the Minister make a statement on the implications of the UK Government's decision to publish its spending review in late November? OAQ(4)0615(FIN)

3. Gwyn Price (Islwyn): Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government can maximise the effect of procurement policy? OAQ(4)0611(FIN)

4. Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire):Will the Minister make a statement on major infrastructure investment in west Wales? OAQ(4)0606(FIN)

5. Mark Isherwood (North Wales):What additional funding will the Minister allocate to the Minister for Health and Social Services to support substance misuse services? OAQ(4)0616(FIN)

6. Julie Morgan (Cardiff North): Will the Minister provide an update on her discussions regarding a possible city deal in Wales? OAQ(4)0614(FIN)

7. Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn):Will the Minister make a statement on collaboration between Wales and Ireland in relation to European programmes? OAQ(4)0610(FIN)W

8. Darren Millar (Clwyd West):Will the Minister make a statement on funding allocated to the health and social services portfolio in the fourth Assembly? OAQ(4)0608(FIN)

9. Keith Davies (Llanelli): Will the Minister make a statement on the task group established to progress the recent Wales Trade Union Congress procurement proposal? OAQ(4)0617(FIN)

10. Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister provide an update on progress towards implementing a Barnett floor? OAQ(4)0613(FIN)

11. Altaf Hussain (South Wales West):Will the Minister outline how the Welsh Government will consult on the 2016-17 budget? OAQ(4)0612(FIN)

12. Bethan Jenkins (South Wales West):What discussions has the Minister held regarding the forthcoming UK Government comprehensive spending review? OAQ(4)0618(FIN)

13. Peter Black (South Wales West):Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s access to borrowing to fund capital expenditure? OAQ(4)0607(FIN)

14. Gwyn Price (Islwyn): Will the Minister make a statement on how UK Government cuts have affected the Welsh budget? OAQ(4)0609(FIN)

15. Mohammad Asghar (South Wales East):What action is the Minister taking to ensure that value for money is achieved across all Welsh Government departments? OAQ(4)0605(FIN)

To ask the Minister for Public Services

The Presiding Officer will call Party Spokespeople to ask questions without notice to the Minister after Question 2.

1. Russell George (Montgomeryshire): Will the Minister make a statement on the devolution of responsibilities to local authorities? OAQ(4)0627(PS)

2. Christine Chapman (Cynon Valley): What consideration has the Minister given to the future of local government finance? OAQ(4)0626(PS)

3. Aled Roberts (North Wales): What recent discussions has the Minister had with local authorities in North Wales regarding community safety? OAQ(4)0622(PS)W

4. Elin Jones (Ceredigion): What discussions has the Minister had with the UK Government regarding the impact of changes to criminal legal aid contracts on services in rural Wales? OAQ(4)0623(PS)W

5. William Graham (South Wales East): Has the Minister met with representatives of the fire service to discuss the increasing incidence of deliberate fires in South Wales East? OAQ(4)0621(PS)

6. David Rees (Aberavon):What impact will the UK Government’s decision to publish its spending review so late have on local government in Wales? OAQ(4)0629(PS)

7. Altaf Hussain (South Wales West):Will the Minister outline how the Welsh Government ensures that local authorities deliver improvements to public services? OAQ(4)0620(PS)

8. Jenny Rathbone (Cardiff Central):What impact will the UK Government’s Trade Union Bill have on the public sector workforce in Wales? OAQ(4)0619(PS)

9. Darren Millar (Clwyd West):Will the Minister make a statement on the public services portfolio’s budget priorities? OAQ(4)0617(PS)

10. Darren Millar (Clwyd West):Will the Minister make a statement on funding for local authorities in north Wales? OAQ(4)0613(PS)

11. William Graham (South Wales East): How does the Minister ensure full accountability in local government? OAQ(4)0624(PS)

12. Janet Haworth (North Wales): Will the Minister provide an update on the setting-up of public service boards? OAQ(4)0625(PS)

13. Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central):What guidance does the Welsh Government provide to local authorities in relation to the commemoration of the sacrifice of servicemen and women on memorials? OAQ(4)0618(PS)

14. Eluned Parrott (South Wales Central):Will the Minister make a statement on factors which impact on local authorities’ ability to provide basic services? OAQ(4)0630(PS)

15. Nick Ramsay (Monmouth): Will the Minister make a statement on support for the armed forces in Wales? OAQ(4)0615(PS)