Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 2 Chwefror 2017 i'w hateb ar 9 Chwefror 2017
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 o leiaf bum diwrnod gwaith cyn y maent i gael eu hateb. Yn ymarferol, bydd Gweinidogion yn ceisio ateb o fewn saith neu wyth diwrnod ond nid oes rheidrwydd arnynt i wneud hynny. Caiff yr atebion eu cyhoeddi yn yr iaith y maent yn cael eu darparu, gyda chyfieithiad i'r Saesneg o ymatebion a ddarperir yn Gymraeg.
Gofyn i Brif Weinidog Cymru
Eluned Morgan (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): Pa asesiad y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'i wneud o oblygiadau'r DU yn gadael yr UE ar yr angen am staff adrannol ychwanegol neu adnoddau eraill ychwanegol? (WAQ71993)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 9 Chwefror 2017
Y Prif Weinidog (Carwyn Jones): We are considering the resource implications of the UK leaving the EU and will continue to do so as details become clearer in the months and years ahead.
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Economi a'r Seilwaith
Dai Lloyd (Gorllewin De Cymru): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet ddatganiad am gynlluniau i gynyddu nifer y gwasanaethau trenau rhwng Maesteg a Thondu? (WAQ72001)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 9 Chwefror 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Economi a’r Seilwaith (Ken Skates): The National Transport Finance Plan, published in July 2015 sets out investment for transport and infrastructure and services for 2015-2020 across all parts of Wales.
We continue to invest circa £180 million in rail services annually, including many additional services above those specified in the original Wales and Borders franchise.
We also continue to fund a programme of rail infrastructures improvements, despite this area being non-devolved, to enable additional and enhanced rail services. As part of this programme we are continuing to work with the rail industry to develop proposals for increasing the frequency of services on the Maesteg line
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet nodi beth yw rhwymedigaethau awdurdodau lleol o ran amddiffyn a chadw asedau lleol, gan roi sylw arbennig i bier Bae Colwyn. (WAQ72003)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 14 Chwefror 2017
Ken Skates: Every effort should be made to maintain historic buildings in good condition, and to find appropriate new uses for buildings which are no longer in active use. The responsibility for addressing the condition of any listed building rests with its owner and Government expects all local authorities to deal with their own buildings in ways which provide examples of good practice to other owners.
In relation to Colwyn Bay Pier, Conwy County Borough Council has been in touch to confirm the action it has taken since the section of the balustrade at the lower end of the Pier collapsed on to the beach. An extensive exclusion zone was already in force around the Pier and the Council is increasing security around this area temporarily to ensure public safety. Officers from the Council’s Environment, Health & Safety and Regulatory Services are on site and dealing proactively with the emerging situation. One of my officials from Cadw attended a meeting with the Council on 3 February owing to the listed nature of the building and will continue to offer advice as emergency works progress.
Dai Lloyd (Gorllewin De Cymru): Pa gynlluniau sydd gan Lywodraeth Cymru i amnewid y cynllun Fy Ngherdyn Teithio er mwyn sicrhau bod pobl ifanc yn parhau i allu teithio am bris gostyngedig? (WAQ72007)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 9 Chwefror 2017
Ken Skates: I remain keen to build upon the legacy of the scheme after the current MyTravelPass ends on 31 March. My officials have had encouraging discussions with representatives of local authorities, MyTravelPass and the bus industry, and I am optimistic that I will be able to confirm the details very shortly.
Eluned Morgan (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): A yw'r Llywodraeth wedi gwneud unrhyw asesiad o'r cyfraniad economaidd ac effaith ar gynnyrch domestig gros Cymru a wneir gan ymfudiad yn yr UE? (WAQ71994)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 9 Chwefror 2017
Ken Skates: The Welsh Government has published several studies examining the impact of migration on the Welsh economy. The studies can be accessed at:
http://gov.wales/statistics-and-research/impact-migration-review-economic-evidence/?lang=en
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd, Llesiant a Chwaraeon
Dai Lloyd (Gorllewin De Cymru): Pa gamau y mae Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet yn bwriadu eu cymryd i sicrhau bod y gweithlu meddygaeth alwedigaethol yng Nghymru yn bodloni'r gofynion yn y dyfodol am wasanaethau iechyd galwedigaethol effeithiol, yn sgil adroddiad diweddar gan y grŵp seneddol trawsbleidiol ar ddiogelwch ac iechyd galwedigaethol, 'Occupational medical workforce crisis'? (WAQ72000)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 10 Chwefror 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd, Llesiant a Chwaraeon (Vaughan Gething): Our seven health boards are responsible for planning and meeting the health needs of the population of Wales, within the policy context set by the Welsh Government. They fulfil this role, working with their partners and local populations and measure progress against a common set of quality and delivery requirements, including measures for primary care services and goals and actions as set out in their overall plans on a rolling three‑year basis.
NHS occupational health services are delivered by multidisciplinary teams including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and the occupational medical workforce is integral to ensuring the health and well-being of staff.
My officials are considering the recommendations of the all-party parliamentary group on occupational safety and health and its implications for our future policy direction.
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig
Eluned Morgan (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): A yw Llywodraeth Cymru yn bwriadu parhau â'r safonau sy'n ofynnol yn y Gyfarwyddeb Dirlenwi pan fydd y DU yn gadael yr UE? (WAQ71995)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 10 Chwefror 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig (Lesley Griffiths): In our recently published White Paper, “Securing Wales’ Future” we have set out the opportunities to support the transition to the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. We have stated we need to be vigilant and insistent protections and standards which benefit our citizens and the well being of society as a whole are not eroded.
As part of the Welsh Government’s negotiations we will be looking to ensure continued stability in the legislative controls on waste to prevent the risk of harm to the environment and human health and to ensure continued resource efficiency and the resultant economic, social and environmental benefits. This could provide opportunities to improve and support environmental regulation.
Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): Pa asesiad y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'i wneud o gynlluniau Tesco i brynu Booker, a'r effaith y gallai hyn ei chael ar gadwyn gyflewni bwyd o Gymru? (WAQ72008)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 9 Chwefror 2017
Lesley Griffiths: The Welsh Government has not carried out an impact analysis. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is likely to scrutinise the deal.
Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet ddatganiad am brosiect Focus on Forestry First? (WAQ72009)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 10 Chwefror 2017
Lesley Griffiths: Focus on Forestry First was a project delivered by MWMAC Ltd which received a grant of £1,623,295.61 through the Rural Development Plan 2007-13 – Knowledge Transfer Measure to deliver activities over a four year period between 2010 and 2013. The project worked with small businesses and sole traders to identify skills gaps that were then met through bespoke training programmes and other support.
The project has received a grant of £104,266.00 through the Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014 – 20 for an initial investigation of current knowledge transfer and skills requirements of the forestry and timber sectors. A second phase application is expected by end of March.
Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet asesiad o'r cynllun Academi Amaeth? (WAQ72010)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 10 Chwefror 2017
Lesley Griffiths: Now in its fifth year of operation, the Agri Academy has 125 alumni, many of whom directly credit the Agri Academy for their personal development, career progression and professional successes, with approximately 50% of all Alumni now holding positions within leading agriculture related organisations or have received notable awards, scholarships or other accolades.
Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): Ymhellach i WAQ71470, a wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet gadarnhau pryd y bydd yn cyhoeddi rhaglen ddiwygiedig o ddigwyddiadau, yn seiliedig ar yr argymhellion o'r adolygiad o'r cymorth allforio ar gyfer busnesau bwyd a diod o Gymru? (WAQ72011)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 9 Chwefror 2017
Lesley Griffiths: I refer to my previous response in November 2016 that I will be publishing a renewed events programme before the end of the financial year.
Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddraf am yr adolygiad o dâl am wasanaethau a gaiff eu darparu gan yr Asiantaeth Iechyd Anifeiliaid a Phlanhigion (APHA)? (WAQ72012)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 9 Chwefror 2017
Lesley Griffiths: APHA aim to publish the response to the GB consultation on charging early in 2017, with implementation of the new and revised fees by the end of the summer.
Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet amlinellu pa gamau sydd wedi cael eu cymryd i ymateb i gyhoeddi'r adroddiad arolwg bioddiogelwch? (WAQ72013)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 9 Chwefror 2017
Lesley Griffiths: The results from the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Biosecurity Survey were published in February 2016. Biosecurity continues to be a priority within the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Implementation Plan 2016/17. Officials within the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales have been taking forward these recommendations in partnership with the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group. Actions include, regular communications on biosecurity advice; agreement on Biosecurity being a key animal health and welfare priority within the Farming Connect Service; progressing work on the implementation of quarantine units in Wales; publication of an on-line training package by Farming Connect and LANTRA; working with the Royal Welsh Show Agricultural Society to develop biosecurity advice and protocols for all livestock species including equines. This has been shared with the Animal and Plant Health Agency for their use and sharing of best practice across Great Britain. An exercise was also held to test the Contingency Planning arrangements in the event of a notifiable disease incident occurring during the Royal Welsh Show.
Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet amlinellu pa flaenoriaethau newydd sy'n cael eu hystyried gan Grŵp Fframwaith Iechyd a Lles Anifeiliaid Cymru? (WAQ72014)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 9 Chwefror 2017
Lesley Griffiths: The Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group recently held workshops with industry partners and stakeholders to discuss planning for 2017/18 and the longer term in the context of EU Exit. The Group are currently considering the evidence gathered. I shall be meeting with the Chair of the Group at the end of March to discuss priorities. The Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Implementation Plan for 2017/18 will be published in the summer.
Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am waith Prosiect Afancod Cymru? (WAQ72015)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 9 Chwefror 2017
Lesley Griffiths: I understand the Welsh Beaver Project is working with an organisation who has submitted a licence application for the release of beaver into the wild in Wales. NRW has requested additional information from the applicant.
Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet gadarnhau a yw'n bwriadu gwneud unrhyw newidiadau i reolau trawsgydymffurfio yn ystod y Pumed Cynulliad? (WAQ72016)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 10 Chwefror 2017
Lesley Griffiths: I will consult stakeholders on the opportunities following our departure from the European Union to look afresh at the rules governing support payments to land managers. This will include consideration of how to replace the current Cross Compliance regime with our own arrangements.
Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): Beth yw barn Llywodraeth Cymru am gnydau GM, yn dilyn pleidlais ddiweddar y DU o blaid y tri chnwd indrawn GM ar lefel yr UE? (WAQ72017)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 10 Chwefror 2017
Lesley Griffiths: The Welsh Government maintains its restrictive and precautionary approach to GM crop cultivation. Should the European Commission approve these three GM maize crops for cultivation, the Welsh Government has in place a provision which will ensure the territory of Wales is excluded from the subsequent approval licence for each of these varieties.
I, therefore, wrote to the Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food asking him to abstain from the vote on these GM varieties. He declined and voted for the UK Member State in favour of the approval of all three GM varieties.
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gymunedau a Phlant
Dai Lloyd (Gorllewin De Cymru): Sut y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn parhau i helpu awdurdodau lleol i addasu i'r newidiadau a gyflwynwyd yn sgil y Ddeddf Tai (Cymru)? (WAQ71996)
Dai Lloyd (Gorllewin De Cymru): Pa gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymrud i sicrhau bod staff sy'n gweithio mewn timau Dewisiadau Tai awdurdodau lleol wedi cael hyfforddiant llawn o ran y Ddeddf Tai (Cymru)? (WAQ71997)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 10 Chwefror 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gymunedau a Phlant (Carl Sargeant): The Housing (Wales) Act 2014 is a significant piece of legislation which, amongst other things, introduced the licensing and registering of private landlords, and duties to help to prevent homelessness and to meet the accommodation needs of gypsy and traveller communities.
The Welsh Government has worked closely with local authorities and the Welsh Local Government Association to ensure a smooth transition to new ways of working. This has included additional funding to assist the transition to the new homelessness legislation and to set up and operate Rent Smart Wales, and support to local authorities to fund new gypsy and traveller sites.
A national training programme was delivered to more than 600 front line staff to ensure a good understanding of the homelessness legislation, and an awareness programme for social services staff has just been piloted. Training sessions have been held on the requirements for undertaking gypsy and traveller needs assessments and we have also worked with Rent Smart Wales to deliver a series of training events for local authority staff. Training provision has been supplemented by a range of new guidance or the updating of previous guidance; for example, the Code of Guidance for Local Authorities on the Allocation of Accommodation and Homelessness 2016.
We are continuing to support housing teams and are working with local authorities to support and monitor the implementation of legislation. This and the findings of the independent evaluations which have been commissioned for parts of the Act will inform the need for further support.
Dai Lloyd (Gorllewin De Cymru): A yw Llywodraeth Cymru wedi ystyried sut y gallai'r cysyniad Tai yn Gyntaf weithio ar gyfer Cymru? (WAQ71998)
Dai Lloyd (Gorllewin De Cymru): Pa ystyriaethau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'u rhoi i atebion Tai yn Gyntaf ar gyfer y bobl hynny sy'n ddigartref? (WAQ71999)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 10 Chwefror 2017
Carl Sargeant: Projects funded through the Supporting People Programme Grant, which plays a significant role in preventing people from becoming homeless and helping those who are homeless, already reflect Housing First principles in some parts of Wales.
Given the growing body of evidence to support the Housing First approach, we are actively exploring opportunities to extend its use.
The supply of housing is vital to the successful use of Housing First. We have an ambitious target to deliver 20,000 affordable homes this term of Government and we will also introduce a Bill to end the Right to Buy in order to protect our existing social housing stock from further reductions.
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet ddatganiad am yr anghysondeb yn nifer y bobl a nodwyd sy'n cysgu ar y stryd yng Nghymru, a nifer y gwelyau brys sydd ar gael ym mhob awdurdod? (WAQ72004)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 10 Chwefror 2017
Carl Sargeant: This count took place early in winter to provide a picture of rough sleeping before seasonal facilities were up and running. We now have a more detailed understanding of rough sleeping.
The numbers give me cause for concern. I will be writing to local authorities to highlight my expectations on the use of the information to identify gaps in local provision and to inform the deployment of resources to focus support where it is needed.
I am pleased our new homelessness legislation has helped around 3,500 single homeless people to secure accommodation since commencement. They would not necessarily have received help and support under the previous legislation.
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyllid a Llywodraeth Leol
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet ddatganiad am yr hyn y mae'n ei ragweld fydd yr effaith ariannol ar ddiwygio deddfwriaeth arall pe bai'r Bil Undebau Llafur (Cymru) yn cael ei basio - i gynnwys, er enghraifft, y gost o gyflwyno is-ddeddfwriaeth i ddiwygio deddfwriaeth bresennol, fel y Ddeddf Lefelau Staff Nyrsio (Cymru)? (WAQ72005)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 14 Chwefror 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyllid a Llywodraeth Leol (Mark Drakeford): The only legislation that will be amended by the Bill is the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 and the financial impact of this is set out in the Regulatory Impact Assessment. The Bill does not include powers to make secondary legislation so there will be no amendments to the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016 or other legislation.
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet gadarnhau nifer yr hawliadau cyflog cyfartal yn erbyn awdurdodau lleol yng Nghymru sydd yn dal heb eu datrys? (WAQ72006)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 9 Chwefror 2017
Mark Drakeford: The Welsh Government does not hold this information.
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Addysg
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet amlinellu sut y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn gweithio i leihau nifer y myfyrwyr sy'n astudio mewn unedau cyfeirio disgyblion yng Nghymru, a galluogi'r plant hynny i gael eu haddysgu ochr yn ochr â'u cyfoedion mewn ysgolion prif ffrwd? (WAQ72002)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 9 Chwefror 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Addysg (Kirsty Williams): The Welsh Government is committed to the principles of inclusive education and ensuring as many learners stay in mainstream education as possible. To support this principle the Welsh Government revised its Inclusion and Pupil Support guidance in March 2016. The guidance provides advice and support for practitioners in meeting the extra support needs that all learners could experience from time to time and to prevent them becoming disengaged from education.
We know that children with higher levels of emotional, behavioural, social and school wellbeing have, on average, higher levels of academic achievement and are more engaged in school, both concurrently and in later years. So the wellbeing of a child must be at the heart of our inclusive education system. We will be adding wellbeing as a fifth objective in the next iteration of Qualified for Life, our education improvement plan. It was implicit before, but now it will be made explicit.
It’s not just a question of intervening when problems emerge, although that is, of course, essential. It’s also about promoting positive wellbeing and helping children to develop into happy, confident individuals, who are able to cope with life’s challenges.
When children are struggling, it can sometimes be resolved with low level interventions at school, and there is a lot of good practice taking place in schools across Wales to support vulnerable pupils. We have made materials available on our Learning Wales website to support practitioners manage poor behaviour. These include our behaviour management handbooks, guidance on nurture groups, and our behaviour management e-learning pack, all of which are designed to help practitioners understand why children or young people might be disengaged or exhibit poor behaviour, and to tailor their response accordingly.
http://learning.gov.wales/resources/improvementareas/behaviourandattendance/?lang=en
For those extremely vulnerable learners who, for whatever reason, cannot remain in mainstream education, education other than at school (EOTAS) provision remains a vital service. The Welsh Government established the EOTAS Task and Finish Group in September 2015 with the purpose of developing practical measures aimed at improving outcomes for learners accessing EOTAS provision. This includes referral into services and reintegration into mainstream education, when appropriate.
The Task and Finish Group is currently finalising its ‘Framework for Action’ which I expect to be submitted for my consideration later this year.