Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 23 Mehefin 2014 i’w hateb ar 30 Mehefin 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
Antoinette Sandbach (Gogledd Cymru): Beth yw'r 25 o wefannau yr ymwelir amlaf â hwy gan a) staff Llywodraeth Cymru a b) Gweinidogion Llywodraeth Cymru hyd yma yn 2014? (WAQ67307)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 8 Gorffennaf 2014
Prif Weinidog (Carwyn Jones): The Welsh Government keeps a log of internet activity for a 90 day rolling period.
The reporting software does not differentiate between Ministerial and staff access, the information that we have is an aggregated view across the Welsh Government. Using the internet helps enhance digital skills more generally, and in addition to access for work purposes, Welsh Government policies allow staff to make use of the internet during hours that they are not working. Access is provided to social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, which are a core part of our approach to communicating and engaging on Welsh Government business.
For the period of 4 April to 3 July 2014, the 25 most visited websites by Welsh Government are:
www.bbc.co.uk
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Diwylliant a Chwaraeon
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am ba gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i ailosod y rhan o lwybr yr arfordir sydd wedi’i thorri ym Morfa Conwy yn Aberconwy? (WAQ67311)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 2 Gorffennaf 2014
Weinidog Diwylliant a Chwaraeon (John Griffiths): I understand the Coast Path at Conwy Morfa is still passable. I have asked officials to discuss the matter further with Natural Resources Wales at the next Wales Coast Path Development Programme project Board.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau
Mike Hedges (Dwyrain Abertawe): Beth y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei wneud i annog a hyrwyddo addysg barhaus i oedolion yng Nghymru? (WAQ67308)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Gorffennaf 2014
Ddirprwy Weinidog Sgiliau a Thechnoleg (Ken Skates): The Welsh Government is currently facing extremely difficult times as our funding from the UK Government has been reduced by an unprecedented degree. In order to protect schools and the health service, we have had to reduce the amount we spend on post-16 education by more than £40 million. The main impact of the reduction is in adult learning, as it is essential that we maintain provision for full time learners in sixth forms or colleges. Part time adult learning will see a reduction of 37.5% in the next academic year.
We know that Adult Community Learning (ACL) classes are very popular but we are in the position of having to prioritise where our funds are spent. We have asked providers to prioritise delivery of Adult Numeracy, Adult Literacy, Digital Literacy, and ESOL classes for 2014/15.
Welsh Government funding will no longer be used to support the delivery of leisure and recreational courses. Providers may continue to deliver these courses, but will do so on a full cost recovery basis.
The Welsh Government remains wholly committed to ACL; particularly with regard to the role it plays in tackling poverty in our society, and we will be working with other sectors to ensure that we are making the most of what we have available to us.
Adult Learners’ Week for 2014 has just ended and involved a number of activities across Wales aimed at encouraging adults into learning. We fund NIACE Cymru to deliver an annual campaign of engagement activities, which has proved successful in the past.
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am y gostyngiadau i gyllid dysgu i oedolion a chymunedol a sut y bydd y rhain yn effeithio ar ddarparu cyrsiau TG a chynhwysiant digidol i oedolion yng ngogledd Cymru? (WAQ67309)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Gorffennaf 2014
Ken Skates: The Welsh Government is currently facing extremely difficult times as our funding from the UK Government has been reduced by an unprecedented degree. In order to protect schools and the health service, we have had to reduce the amount we spend on post-16 education by more than £40 million. The main impact of the reduction is in adult learning, as it is essential that we maintain provision for full time learners in sixth forms or colleges. Part-time adult learning will see a reduction of 37.5% in the next academic year.
We know that Adult Community Learning (ACL) classes are very popular but we are in the position of having to prioritise where our funds are spent.
We have asked providers to prioritise delivery of Adult Numeracy, Adult Literacy, Digital Literacy, and ESOL classes for 2014/15. Therefore, we would not expect to see a reduction in digital inclusion courses in North Wales.
Welsh Government funding will no longer be used to support the delivery of leisure and recreational courses. Providers may continue to deliver these courses, but will do so on a full cost recovery basis.
The Welsh Government remains wholly committed to ACL; particularly with regard to the role it plays in tackling poverty in our society, and we will be working with other sectors to ensure that we are making the most of what we have available to us.
Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Cyllid
Antoinette Sandbach (Gogledd Cymru): Sawl copi o'r papurau newydd canlynol a gafodd eu prynu gan Lywodraeth Cymru ym mlwyddyn ariannol 2013-14: a) the Daily Telegraph b) the Sun c) the Times ch) the Morning Star d) the Guardian e) the Independent ff) the Express a g) the Daily Mail? (WAQ67304)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 8 Gorffennaf 2014
Weinidog Cyllid (Jane Hutt): The Welsh Government’s Library Service subscribed to the following hard copy newspapers on behalf of Welsh Government staff in the financial year 2013-14:
Monday to Friday
| Newspaper Title | No. of copies | Weekly Total | Annual Total |
| Daily Telegraph | 4 | 20 | 1040 |
| Sun | 1 | 5 | 260 |
| Times | 5 | 25 | 1300 |
| Morning Star | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Guardian | 4 | 20 | 1040 |
| Independent | 3 | 15 | 780 |
| Express | 1 | 5 | 260 |
| Daily Mail | 1 | 5 | 260 |
Saturday
| Newspaper Title | No. of copies | Weekly Total | Annual Total |
| Telegraph | 2 | 2 | 104 |
| Times | 2 | 2 | 104 |
| Guardian | 2 | 2 | 104 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 | 104 |
Sunday
| Newspaper Title | No. of copies | Weekly Total | Annual Total |
| Telegraph | 2 | 2 | 104 |
| Times | 2 | 2 | 104 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 | 104 |
Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): Faint y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi ei wario ar ddeunydd ysgrifennu ym mhob blwyddyn ers 2009? (WAQ67305)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Gorffennaf 2014
Weinidog Cyllid (Jane Hutt): The table below shows the Welsh Government spend on stationery since 2009.
| Year | Spend (£) |
| 2009 | 1,940,009.71 |
| 2010 | 916,823.00 |
| 2011 | 329,646.55 |
| 2012 | 384,569.54 |
| 2013 | 423,666.32 |
| 2014 to date | 200,283.64 |
Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): Faint y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi ei wario ar roi cymhorthdal i brydau bwyd staff yn ei ffreutur ym mhob blwyddyn ers 2010 a beth yw'r cymhorthdal fesul pryd? (WAQ67306)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 2 Gorffennaf 2014
Jane Hutt: The total annual subsidy for catering outlets across Welsh Government’s administrative estate for each full financial year beginning 2010/11 is detailed below. Information is not held on the cost of subsidy per meal.
| Financial Year | Annual Subsidy |
| 2010/11 | £261,975 |
| 2011/12 | £282,989 |
| 2012/13 | £405,909 |
| 2013/14 | £422,829 |
Year-on-year increases reflect the extended scope of the contract from five sites at contract commencement to ten sites by 31 March 2012. The cost of catering these sites has reduced substantially under the new contract arrangements effective from 7 April 2014.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol
Antoinette Sandbach (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi’r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am y sgrinio ar gyfer syndrom Down sydd ar gael i famau beichiog yng Nghymru? (WAQ67301)
Antoinette Sandbach (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog esbonio'r oedi o ran cyflwyno sgrinio syndrom Down i famau beichiog yng Nghymru? (WAQ67302)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 30 Mehefin 2014 (WAQ67301/2)
Weinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Mark Drakeford): In terms of combined Down’s syndrome screening, the screening test is being implemented in a phased manner across Wales and is already being offered in north Wales.
Implementing this screening test is complex and has proved challenging for health boards. The additional work impacts on midwifery, obstetric and radiology capacity and is being facilitated by the roll-out of the upgraded radiology information management system software. These logistics have taken some health boards time to work through.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa ystyriaeth y mae'r Gweinidog wedi ei rhoi i gyflwyno proses apelio ar gyfer taliadau cosb y GIG? (WAQ67312)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 2 Gorffennaf 2014
Mark Drakeford: For patients claiming incorrectly for free or reduced cost NHS dental treatment an appeal process already exists. This is administered by the NHS Business Services Authority as part of their wider role in making payments to dentists for work undertaken on NHS contracts and handling claims for free dental treatment.
Penalty charges also apply to optometry but there is currently no appeals process in place. Welsh Government is considering the development of an ophthalmic appeals process.
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am nifer y cyn-filwyr a ddefnyddiodd Gwasanaeth Iechyd a Lles Cymru Gyfan Cymru cyn ei ail-frandio? (WAQ67316)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 8 Gorffennaf 2014
Mark Drakeford: Since the Service launched in April 2010, it has seen over 1,115 referrals. The Veterans’ NHS Wales
report will shortly publish its annual report which provides more detail. It will be available on the Veterans’ NHS Wales
website.
Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Llywodraeth Leol a Busnes y Llywodraeth
Elin Jones (Ceredigion): A fydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn rhoi cyllid ychwanegol i awdurdodau lleol er mwyn iddynt allu bodloni unrhyw rwymedigaethau ariannol sy'n deillio o ddyfarniad y tribiwnlys apêl cyflogaeth yn achos Whittlestone v BJP Home Support Limited (UKEAT/0128/13/BA) ac, os felly, sut y bydd yn cyllido'r rhwymedigaethau hyn? (WAQ67317)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 2 Gorffennaf 2014
Weinidog Llywodraeth Leol a Busnes y Llywodraeth (Lesley Griffiths): It is a matter for Local Authorities as employers of care workers to meet any additional salary costs arising from this verdict. Local Authorities are also commissioners of care services and are accountable for ensuring such services are delivered within the law. The Welsh Government has provided statutory and non-statutory guidance for such commissioning.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol a Bwyd
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am gynnydd a chamau gweithredu a gymerwyd hyd yma ar y gwaith ar amddiffyn yr arfordir sy'n ofynnol yn dilyn yr ymchwydd yn y llanw a'r stormydd yn gynharach eleni ar Bromenâd Deganwy Aberconwy? (WAQ67310)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Gorffennaf 2014
Weinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol a Bwyd (Alun Davies): Following the winter storms, I provided £64,400 grant funding to make emergency coastal protection work to the promenade at Deganwy.
This work included reinstatement of approximately 100m of the sea wall/promenade and shingle to replenish material lost during the storms in order to rebuild the protection levels to 26 residential and commercial properties and the rail link.
The local authority have confirmed that work to clear shingle and make the area safe, reinstate windblown sand fences and clear drainage infrastructure has been completed. Work to import shingle to replenish material lost during the storms is due to commence in September once planning approval and the appropriate marine licence has been obtained.
In addition, the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport provided £425,000 for the reconstruction of the promenade and discussions regarding the work are currently ongoing between Conwy County Borough Council, Officials in the Welsh Government Tourism Department and Welsh Water. The Minister for Culture and Sport also provided £14,031 to reinstate the coastal path which is due for completion on 7 July 2014.
Antoinette Sandbach (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu pa drefniadau wrth gefn sydd yn eu lle ar gyfer unrhyw ddiffyg yng nghyllideb Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru yn ystod y flwyddyn ariannol bresennol a'r blynyddoedd ariannol sydd i ddod? (WAQ67313)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Gorffennaf 2014
Alun Davies: There is no specific contingency provision in my budget to manage any potential shortfall in NRW for this year or future years.
Antoinette Sandbach (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu'r dyraniad cyllideb ar gyfer staffio Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru am y flwyddyn ariannol bresennol, 2015/16 a 2016/17? (WAQ67314)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Gorffennaf 2014
Alun Davies: This is a matter for NRW.
Antoinette Sandbach (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu cyfanswm y dyraniad cyllideb i Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru ar gyfer y flwyddyn ariannol bresennol, 2015/16 a 2016/17? (WAQ67315)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Gorffennaf 2014
Alun Davies: The 2014/15 Remit Letter for Natural Resources Wales advised that they will receive £101.8 million in Grant in Aid from my Department.