Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 25 Ebrill 2014 i’w hateb ar 2 Mai 2014
R - Yn dynodi bod yr Aelod wedi datgan buddiant.
W - Yn dynodi bod y cwestiwn wedi’i gyflwyno yn Gymraeg.
(Dangosir rhif gwreiddiol y Cwestiwn mewn cromfachau)
Mae’n rhaid cyflwyno Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig bum diwrnod gwaith o leiaf cyn y maent i gael eu hateb. Yn ymarferol, mae’r Gweinidogion yn ceisio ateb rhwng saith ac wyth diwrnod, ond nid yw’n orfodol iddynt wneud hynny. Cyhoeddir yr atebion yn yr iaith y’u cyflwynir ynddi, gyda chyfieithiad i’r Saesneg o ymatebion a roddir yn y Gymraeg.
Gofyn i Brif Weinidog Cymru
Simon Thomas (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): A yw Llywodraeth Cymru neu unrhyw un o’r cyrff a noddir ganddi, yn aelodau o Gydffederasiwn Diwydiant Prydain? (WAQ66738)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Mai 2014
Prif Weinidog Cymru (Carwyn Jones): Nid yw Llywodraeth Cymru yn aelod o Gydffederasiwn Diwydiant Prydain. Mae aelodaeth o’r Cydffederasiwn gan gyrff eraill yn fater iddynt hwy ac nid i Lywodraeth Cymru.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Diwylliant a Chwaraeon
Mohammad Asghar (Dwyrain De Cymru): Pa gymorth y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi’i roi i Gymdeithas Bêl-droed Cymru i baratoi ei chais i Gaerdydd gael cynnal un neu fwy o gemau Euro 2020? (WAQ66737)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 6 Mai 2014
Prif Weinidog Cymru (Carwyn Jones): Over the last several months the Welsh Government has been working closely with the FAW and Cardiff Council on the preparation of the bid and officials have provided advice and guidance on a wide range of issues to ensure the strongest possible bid.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Cymunedau a Threchu Tlodi
Lynne Neagle (Torfaen): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi manylion ynghylch y taliadau a wnaed drwy’r Gronfa Cymorth Dewisol o 2013 - 2014 wedi’u dadansoddi fesul awdurdod lleol, ynghyd â manylion ynghylch unrhyw ddyraniadau cenedlaethol ar gyfer pob ardal awdurdod lleol? (WAQ66732)
Derbyniwyd Ateb ar 1 Mai 2014
Weinidog Cymunedau a Threchu Tlodi (Jeff Cuthbert): There are no national allocations for each local authority area as the purpose of the fund is to offer payments, or in kind support, to provide urgent assistance to people where there is an identified need. The details of payments made through the Discretionary Assistance Fund for 2013 – 2014, broken down by local authority area, are detailed in the table below.
| Local Authority | Total Awards made 2013-14 | Amount Awarded |
| Blaenau Gwent | 699 | £199,075.50 |
| Bridgend | 1199 | £280,723.00 |
| Caerphilly | 1615 | £379,928.40 |
| Cardiff | 4421 | £1,504,566.66 |
| Carmarthenshire | 1313 | £350,364.00 |
| Ceredigion | 232 | £68,789.83 |
| Conwy | 937 | £197,952.50 |
| Denbighshire | 792 | £183,323.99 |
| Flintshire | 963 | £232,729.26 |
| Gwynedd | 672 | £214,580.00 |
| Isle of Anglesey | 497 | £161,212.57 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 555 | £186,118.00 |
| Monmouthshire | 368 | £116,625.28 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 1481 | £398,478.70 |
| Newport | 1746 | £517,216.16 |
| Pembrokeshire | 817 | £198,963.00 |
| Powys | 463 | £98,775.00 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taff | 2058 | £448,295.74 |
| Swansea | 2142 | £435,350.17 |
| Torfaen | 748 | £201,783.90 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | 915 | £253,822.98 |
| Wrexham | 1192 | £280,851.40 |
| No fixed abode | 1070 | £298,680.00 |
| Total | 26895 | £7,208,206.04 |
Gofyn i Weinidog yr Economi, Gwyddoniaeth a Thrafnidiaeth
Eluned Parrott (Canol De Cymru): Gyda golwg ar ganlyniadau ‘Arolwg Hydredol o Ardaloedd Menter yng Nghymru’ Llywodraeth Cymru, faint o fusnesau ym mhob ardal y cysylltwyd â nhw fel rhan o’r arolwg a faint a ymatebodd, gan ddarparu dadansoddiad rhifiadol ar gyfer pob ardal? (WAQ66731)
Derbyniwyd Ateb ar 29 Ebrill 2014
Weinidog yr Economi, Gwyddoniaeth a Thrafnidiaeth (Edwina Hart): The survey was conducted on behalf of the Welsh Government by Beaufort Research. I have published findings.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau
Angela Burns (Gorllewin Caerfyrddin a De Sir Benfro): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu’r holl feysydd ar gyfer gwella y mae wedi’u nodi yng nghyswllt Consortia Rhanbarthol Gogledd Cymru? (WAQ66724)
Derbyniwyd Ateb ar 1 Mai 2014
Weinidog Addysg a Sgiliau (Huw Lewis): I wrote to all cabinet leads for consortia in April following submission of consortia business plans. In relation to the North Wales (GWE) regional consortium’s business plan, I endorsed the general approach of the plan.
However there were a few areas for development which will need to be addressed over the coming weeks. I advised the cabinet leads that my officials will discuss these areas with officers within the consortium at the challenge and review meetings. These areas are:
It is especially important to clarify how the statutory responsibilities of LAs are managed and to clarify collaboration and communication where the delivery functions remain at LA level, specifically for ALN.
As a large area geographically, there are logistical challenges for the region in securing consistency and high quality.
The impact of changes to the Challenge Adviser’s role, and growing a rigorous high quality team and how the region manages the cross over from System Leader to Challenge Advisers.
Arrangements for Governor Support and HR.
Securing a fully functional central team for the region.
The effectiveness of school self-evaluation and School Development/Improvement Plans as Challenge Advisers engage schools in conversations around categorisation.
Head teacher performance management and CPD arrangements for all teaching staff as a key to driving improvement and leading improvements in learning.
Safeguarding in education.
The importance of attendance and behaviour to school improvement.
Model for school to school working.
Financial details and LA contributions.
I also highlighted that headteacher performance management needed to be addressed in the plan (or the consortium’s operational plan) and I asked that it was done within the next two weeks.
Angela Burns (Gorllewin Caerfyrddin a De Sir Benfro): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu’r holl feysydd ar gyfer gwella y mae wedi’u nodi yng nghyswllt Consortia Rhanbarthol Canol De Cymru? (WAQ66725)
Derbyniwyd Ateb ar 1 Mai 2014
Y Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau (Huw Lewis): I wrote to all cabinet leads for consortia in April following submission of consortia business plans. In relation to the Central South Wales regional consortium’s business plan, I endorsed the general approach of the plan.
However there were a few areas for development which will need to be addressed over the coming weeks. I advised the cabinet leads that my officials will discuss these areas with officers within the consortium at the challenge and review meetings. These areas are:
It is not clear whether the challenging targets set for reducing the impact of poverty on attainment is possible within existing constraints. The largest number of pupils and the greatest deprivation sits in this region.
The region is yet to appoint a permanent Managing Director.
It is especially important to clarify how the statutory responsibilities of LAs are managed and to clarify collaboration and communication where the delivery functions remain at LA level. There remain risks of duplication at LA level. In addition, one LA is in SM and one in SI. Estyn are monitoring the others.
The region’s schools are often working in challenging circumstances. It is envisaged that the additional resources from SCC will support the region’s improvement journey but there is a lack of clarity.
The impact of changes to the Challenge Adviser’s role, and growing a rigorous high quality team and how the region manages the cross over from System Leader to Challenge Advisers.
Arrangements for Governor Support and HR.
Securing a fully functional central team for the region.
The effectiveness of school self-evaluation and School Development/Improvement Plans as Challenge Advisers engage schools in conversations around categorisation.
Head teacher performance management and CPD arrangements for all teaching staff as a key to driving improvement and leading improvements in learning.
Safeguarding in education.
The importance of attendance and behaviour to school improvement.
Securing value-for-money.
Delivering the necessary improvement for those LAs in special measures.
A challenge to LAs within region to collaborate more effectively.
Capacity building and strengthening schools to respond to responsibility with school level support and challenge in a school led improvement culture.
I also highlighted that headteacher performance management needed to be addressed in the plan (or within the consortium’s operational plan) and I asked that it was done within the next two weeks.
Angela Burns (Gorllewin Caerfyrddin a De Sir Benfro): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu’r holl feysydd ar gyfer gwella y mae wedi’u nodi yng nghyswllt Consortia Rhanbarthol De Orllewin a Chanolbarth Cymru? (WAQ66726)
Derbyniwyd Ateb ar 1 Mai 2014
Y Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau (Huw Lewis): I wrote to all cabinet leads for consortia in April following submission of consortia business plans. In relation to the South West and Mid Wales (ERW) regional consortium’s business plan, I endorsed the general approach of the plan.
However there were a few areas for development which will need to be addressed over the coming weeks. I advised the cabinet leads that my officials will discuss these areas with officers within the consortium at the challenge and review meetings. These areas are:
As a large area geographically, there are logistical challenges for the region in securing consistency and high quality.
The impact of changes to the Challenge Adviser’s role, and growing a rigorous high quality team and how the region manages the cross over from System Leader to Challenge Advisers.
Arrangements for Governor Support and HR.
Securing a fully functional central team for the region.
The effectiveness of school self-evaluation and School Development/Improvement Plans as Challenge Advisers engage schools in conversations around categorisation.
Head teacher performance management and CPD arrangements for all teaching staff as a key to driving improvement and leading improvements in learning.
Safeguarding in education.
The importance of attendance and behaviour to school improvement.
I also highlighted that headteacher performance management needed to be addressed in the plan (or within the consortium’s operational plan) and I asked that it was done within the next two weeks.
Angela Burns (Gorllewin Caerfyrddin a De Sir Benfro): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu’r holl feysydd ar gyfer gwella y mae wedi’u nodi yng nghyswllt Consortia Rhanbarthol De Ddwyrain Cymru? (WAQ66727)
Derbyniwyd Ateb ar 1 Mai 2014
Y Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau (Huw Lewis): I wrote to all cabinet leads for consortia in April following submission of consortia business plans. In relation to the South East Wales (EAS) regional consortium’s business plan, I endorsed the general approach of the plan.
However there were a few areas for development which will need to be addressed over the coming weeks. I advised the cabinet leads that my officials will discuss these areas with officers within the consortium at the challenge and review meetings. These areas are:
As a separate company, it is especially important to clarify how the statutory responsibilities of LAs are managed and to clarify collaboration and communication where the delivery functions remain at LA level, specifically for ALN and wider support services for children and young people.
The balance of the Plan is on activity with significant consideration given to input, activity and action. The conversations with officers will need to focus on the impact of the actions on standards, teaching and leadership.
Arrangements for HR.
Re calibrating the central team for the regional service.
The effectiveness of school self-evaluation and School Development/Improvement Plans as Challenge Advisers engage schools in conversations around categorisation.
Head teacher performance management and CPD arrangements for all teaching staff as a key to driving improvement and leading improvements in learning.
Safeguarding in education.
The importance of attendance and behaviour to school improvement.
Model for school to school working.
Financial details and LA contributions.
Securing value-for-money.
Delivering the necessary improvement for those LAs in special measures.
I also highlighted that headteacher performance management needed to be addressed in the plan (or within the consortium’s operational plan) and I asked that it was done within the next two weeks.
Simon Thomas (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog gyhoeddi’r adroddiad ar addysg, 'Education in Wales: a comparative analysis of policy' o 2007, a gynhyrchwyd gan yr Athro Richard Daugherty? (WAQ66739)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 8 Mai 2014
Huw Lewis: Ar hyn o bryd rwy’n ystyried gwerth cyhoeddi’r adroddiad o gofio ei fod yn 7 mlwydd oed. Mae datblygiadau sylweddol wedi bod yn yr Adran ac yn allanol ers yr adroddiad hwn.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Fesul Bwrdd Iechyd Lleol, a wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am nifer y llawdriniaethau a drefnwyd gan GIG Cymru ym mhob mis ers mis Ionawr 2012? (WAQ66723)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 6 Mai 2014
Weinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Mark Drakeford): This information is not held centrally by the Welsh Government.
To manage services appropriately, each Local Health Board will prepare a schedule, including the number of operations to be completed each month, so as to effectively plan and allocate the necessary resources to deliver services for the year ahead.
David Rees (Aberafan): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am y camau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i ymateb i adroddiad cydweithredol Chochrane ar aneffeithiolrwydd cymharol osteltamivir / Tamiflu? (WAQ66728)
Derbyniwyd Ateb ar 1 Mai 2014
Weinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Mark Drakeford): We are, together with other UK administrations, examining the findings of the Cochrane Review and also taking account of the latest scientific evidence and international comparisons to inform our policy concerning Oseltamivir/Tamiflu.
For the time being the policy remains that Oseltamivir /Tamiflu should continue to be used for the treatment and prophylaxis of at risk patients and in outbreaks of influenza or flu-like illness in line with existing guidance. This includes its use in an influenza pandemic situation.
Kirsty Williams (Brycheiniog a Sir Faesyfed): A wnaiff y Gweinidog restru pob un o’r arolygiadau a wnaed gan Arolygiaeth Gofal Iechyd Cymru mewn Ysbytai Cyffredinol Dosbarth yng Nghymru ar gyfer pob blwyddyn rhwng 2008 a 2013, a nodi pa fath o arolygiad oedd pob un? (WAQ66729)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 6 Mai 2014
Y Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Mark Drakeford): Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) has confirmed information of all inspections carried out by type and setting visited is available on its website. All the reports for the period 2008 to 2013 are online at www.hiw.org.uk with the exception of four dignity and essential care inspection reports, which are expected to be published in May 2014, listed below:
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board;
Royal Gwent Hospital, Aneurin Bevan Health Board;
Glangwili Hospital, Hywel Dda Health Board; and
Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Kirsty Williams (Brycheiniog a Sir Faesyfed): Sawl gwaith ers 1 Ionawr 2014 mae’r uned famolaeth yn Ysbyty Athrofaol Cymru wedi bod ar gau i dderbyniadau newydd ac felly wedi troi menywod i gyfeiriad ysbytai eraill, ac a wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu pa ysbytai eraill y cafodd y menywod hynny eu hanfon iddynt? (WAQ66730)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 6 Mai 2014
Y Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Mark Drakeford): There have been no occasions since 1 January 2014 when the maternity unit at the UHW was closed.
During this period however, due to pressures on capacity in neonatal intensive care, 21 women were referred to other hospitals - 19 were referred to other Welsh hospitals, one to Bristol and one to London who needed specialist foetal medicine support.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Yn dilyn cyhoeddiad Llywodraeth Cymru ynghylch £65 miliwn ychwanegol i’r GIG i leihau amseroedd aros orthopedig dros dair blynedd o fis Ebrill 2011 ymlaen, pa waith monitro y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi’i wneud i sicrhau bod Byrddau Iechyd wedi defnyddio’r adnodd hwn i’r diben a fwriadwyd? (WAQ66733)
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa werthusiad y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn bwriadu ei wneud ynghylch effeithiolrwydd y £65 miliwn ychwanegol i’r GIG i leihau amseroedd aros orthopedig dros dair blynedd o fis Ebrill 2011 ymlaen? (WAQ66734)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 6 Mai 2014 (WAQ66733/4)
Y Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Mark Drakeford): During the first year (2011/12), the funding was used to reduce the orthopaedic backlog and to help get the service into a balanced position. This resulted in a 94% reduction in the number of 36 weeks breaches by the end of March 2012.
In the second year, Health Boards used the funding to continue to reduce backlog, and to introduce sustainable solutions, including the introduction of
CMATS (Community Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment Service),
7-day working in physiotherapy; and
Lifestyle clinics.
My officials visited all Health Boards in May 2013 and received updates on the introduction of the sustainable schemes. This resulted in the funding issued for sustainable solutions being allocated again for the third year.
During the period June 2011 to February 2014, the total number of patients waiting for orthopaedic surgery has fallen from 67,655 to 56,137, a reduction of 17%, with the number of patients waiting over 36 weeks falling by 31%. Further reductions in the number of patients waiting in excess of 36 weeks are expected to be seen in March 2014.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Yn dilyn cyhoeddiad Llywodraeth Cymru ynghylch £65 miliwn ychwanegol i’r GIG i leihau amseroedd aros orthopedig dros dair blynedd o fis Ebrill 2011 ymlaen, a wnaiff y Gweinidog egluro pam mae’r amser aros canolrifol o’r cyfeirio i’r trin ar gyfer cleifion orthopedig wedi cynyddu mewn gwirionedd yn y tair blynedd hyd at fis Mawrth 2014 ? (WAQ66735)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 7 Mai 2014
Y Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Mark Drakeford): As I stated in my response to WAQ66733, the additional £65m funding was used to reduce backlog and introduce sustainable solutions, with the total number of patients on the waiting list falling by over 11,000, and the numbers waiting over 36 weeks falling by 31%. Although the total numbers waiting has fallen, this will not have an immediate impact on the median waiting times, as this is the point at which 50% of patients are waiting less than. A 7.3% increase in the number of GP referrals between 2012/13 and 2013/14 helps explain why the median waiting time in Wales for orthopaedics has risen from 14 weeks in June 2011 to 15 weeks in February 2014.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am ymateb Llywodraeth Cymru i argymhellion yr AGGC yn ei Datganiad Sefyllfa ar Wasanaethau Ailalluogi yng Nghymru? (WAQ66736)
Derbyniwyd Ateb ar 2 Mai 2014
Dirprwy Weinidog Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Gwenda Thomas): I welcome the Position Statement on Reablement Services. I am pleased to confirm that my officials have met with key stakeholders to discuss the recommendations in the report. It has been agreed that Welsh Government officials will chair a Reablement Task Group to ensure the recommendations are progressed. The Task Group will include members from the Social Services Improvement Agency (SSIA), Local Authorities, Health Boards the Reablement Alliance and the third sector.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol a Bwyd
Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): Yn dilyn cyhoeddiad Llywodraeth Cymru fis Hydref diwethaf ynghylch £70 miliwn ychwanegol i gymell cwmnïau ynni i wario’r rhwymedigaeth cwmni ynni yng Nghymru, pa ymateb ydych chi wedi’i gael gan Weinidog Gwladol y DU dros Ynni a Newid Hinsawdd i’ch cais i gael rhagor o fanylion ynghylch y goblygiadau i Gymru. (WAQ66740)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 6 Mai 2014
Weinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol a Bwyd (Alun Davies): In December 2014 the UK Government announced proposed changes to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). I wrote to Gregory Barker, the Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change, requesting information on the proposed changes and the potential implications for Wales. The Minister of State responded outlining the changes but only in the same general terms included in the announcement. I subsequently wrote again to the Minister of State requesting that he ensure the close attention of DECC officials to the impacts that we might expect in Wales from the proposed changes. The Minister of State has responded confirming that it is certainly not the UK Government’s intention that the proposed changes should have a disproportionate impact on Wales and that DECC officials should continue to work closely with Welsh Government officials. The Minister of Sate also offered his support for DECC officials to travel to Wales to engage in a more detailed examination of the implications. I have agreed to this offer and my officials are working with their DECC colleagues to arrange a workshop session on ECO.