15/11/2016 - Cwestiynau ac Atebion Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad

Cyhoeddwyd 09/11/2016   |   Diweddarwyd Ddiwethaf 30/11/2016

​Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 8 Tachwedd 2016 i'w hateb ar 15 Tachwedd 2016

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

Steffan Lewis (Dwyrain De Cymru): Pa asesiadau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'u gwneud o effaith tariffau'r EU ac effaith rhwystrau eraill heb dariffau arnynt ar swyddi yng Nghymru, os bydd y DU yn gadael y Farchnad Sengl a'r Undeb Tollau? (WAQ71431)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 18 Tachwedd 2016

Prif Weinidog Cymru (Carwyn Jones): We remain clear that having full and unfettered access to the EU Single Market for goods, services and capital is a top priority for us, in order to protect jobs and the Welsh economy. It is vital that businesses in Wales are not disadvantaged through unnecessary trade barriers such as tariffs, quotas or technical barriers to trade.
Extensive analytical and policy work is underway covering both economic and broader issues – taking into account different potential future models and outcomes – which is directly contributing to Ministerial discussions on priorities. We are also engaging widely with stakeholders to gain their first hand insights.
Leaving the EU Single Market and Customs Union would have very far-reaching and, in most respects, detrimental impacts on many sectors. Sectors we are considering include, but are not limited to Advanced Manufacturing and Materials; Agriculture, Food and Drink, Fisheries; Creative Industries; Energy; Financial Services and Professional and Business Services; Higher Education and Research; Infrastructure, Construction, Housing; Tourism; Consumer and Retail; Water and Waste; Defence; Life Sciences; and Digital and Telecoms. However, it is not possible to forecast with certainty the precise impact on jobs in Wales at this stage. Analysis undertaken so far has indicated that, in addition to an impact on jobs, over the long run, significant negative effects are likely to take the form of lower levels of GVA, real wages, incomes, and tax revenues than would otherwise have been expected.
As well as identifying areas of potential vulnerability, we are also seeking to identify potential opportunities in sectors such as tourism, which may benefit from the weaker sterling exchange rate seen since the referendum result.

This work will continue over the coming months as more detail emerges on the potential future economic relationship once the UK leaves the EU. The work will continue to include extensive engagement with business, the public sector, trade unions, the third sector and a range of experts.

Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Economi a'r Seilwaith

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn): Pa gyfrifoldebau sydd gan Lywodraeth Cymru o ran pwyntiau gwefru Cerbydau Trydan? (WAQ71427)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 18 Tachwedd 2016

Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Economi a'r Seilwaith (Ken Skates): The Welsh Ministers do not have any legal responsibilities with regard to the provision of Electric Vehicle charging points.
 
Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn): Beth mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei wneud i godi nifer y pwyntiau gwefru Cerbydau Trydan sydd ar gael yng Nghymru? (WAQ71428)

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn): Beth mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei wneud i fuddsoddi mewn seilwaith gwefru Cerbydau Trydan er mwyn hyrwyddo Cymru fel cyrchfan ar gyfer Cerbydau Trydan? (WAQ71429)

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn): Faint o arian y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'i ymrwymo i ddatblygu Cymru fel cyrchfan ar gyfer Cerbydau Trydan? (WAQ71430)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 18 Tachwedd 2016

Ken Skates: Many accessible charge points have been installed, or are planned, in a number of locations across Wales. This growing number of charge points can be viewed on websites such as Next Green Car’s Zap Map (www.zap-map.com) and mobile phone applications such as PlugShare.
The UK Office for Low Emission Vehicles already offer 'plug in' car and van grants, an electric vehicle homecharge scheme and are considering further options for funding charging infrastructure.
Our Low Carbon Vehicle Industry Steering Group has considered the measures Wales should be taking to promote the uptake of electric vehicles, including the availability of charging infrastructure. We are considering their recommendations, including those to consider support in rural areas where the market is slower to intervene, in order to promote the use of low carbon vehicles throughout the country.
Our intention is to reduce vehicle use and move towards low-impact travel methods to help reduce CO2 attributed to the number of visitors travelling by car in Wales and to help build a critical mass and confident suitable tourism car free product. We have provided information in the form of car-free itineraries through the Sustainable Tourism toolkit, and also funded pilot developments encouraging key partners in the public transport arena to develop information and services for visitors.

 

Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd, Llesiant a Chwaraeon

Dai Lloyd (Gorllewin De Cymru): Faint o bobl a gaiff eu cyflogi'n llawnamser ac yn rhan amser gan GIG Cymru fel (a) awdiolegwyr (b) ffisiolegwyr cardiaidd (c) ffisiolegwyr gastroberfeddol (d) niwroffisiolegwyr (e) ffisiolegwyr anadlu ac (f) ffisiolegwyr cwsg?  (WAQ71432)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 15 Tachwedd 2016

Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd, Llesiant a Chwaraeon (Vaughan Gething): A recoding of ESR occupational codes for healthcare scientists took place in 2014, which resulted in employment figures for certain specialties, such as those listed above, being categorised differently on the annual StatsWales data release from 2014 onwards.
 
However, further interrogation of the StatsWales dataset has provided the figures below. StatsWales data is extracted from the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system, and is correct as at 30 September 2015.
 

Staff employed in Audiological Science, Cardiac Physiology, Gastrointestinal Physiology , Neurophysiology, Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Physiology, 2015
  
Tertiary Area of WorkAssignment  countFull Time Equivalent (FTE)
Audiological Science251.0211.6
Cardiac Physiology211.0179.7
Gastrointestinal Physiology1.00.8
Neurophysiology22.019.3
Respiratory Physiology27.024.0
Sleep Physiology4.04.0

Source of data: NHS electronic staff record (ESR), Workforce Services, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

 

Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gymunedau a Phlant

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  Faint o ofalwyr plant rhestredig y mae Llywodaeth Cymru yn ei ragweld sydd eu hangen i fodloni gofynion ei maniffesto 2021? (WAQ71435)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 15 Tachwedd 2016

Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gymunedau a Phlant (Carl Sargeant): Research and modelling is being undertaken to determine what capacity is required to deliver the Childcare Offer. This will inform discussions with the sector about their capacity and any support they may need to meet demand above existing provision. 
 
Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Pa awdurdod lleol arall sydd wedi mynegi diddordeb mewn bod yn rhan o'r cynllun peilot a gyhoeddodd y Gweinidog yn ei ddatganiad ar y cynnig gofal plant? (WAQ71436)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 15 Tachwedd 2016

Carl Sargeant: Expressions of interest in becoming early implementers of the government-funded childcare offer were received from sixteen local authorities:
 

  • Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council;
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council;
  • Cardiff Council;
  • Carmarthenshire County Council, Ceredigion County Council and Pembrokeshire County Council (joint bid);
  • Denbighshire County Council;
  • Flintshire County Council;
  • Isle of Anglesey County Council and Gwynedd County Council (joint bid);
  • Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council;
  • Newport City Council;
  • Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council;
  • City and County of Swansea;
  • Vale of Glamorgan Council; and
  • Wrexham County Borough Council


 

Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyllid a Llywodraeth Leol

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Beth fydd cyfanswm nifer (nid canran) y busnesau fydd yn talu: a) mwy mewn ardrethi busnes a b) llai mewn ardrethi busnes, yn dilyn yr ailbrisio a fydd yn dod i rym ym mis Ebrill 2017? (WAQ71433)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 15 Tachwedd 2016

Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyllid a Llywodraeth Leol(Mark Drakeford): The valuation of non-domestic properties and maintenance of the rating list, including revaluation, is the responsibility of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). The draft rating list which was published by the VOA on 30 September is currently being finalised. Ratepayers have the opportunity to check their new rateable values and raise any queries with the VOA. The VOA will publish statistical data when the rating list has been finalised. 
 
Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi amcangyfrif o gyfanswm yr arian sydd i'w gasglu o ardrethi busnes o 2017-2018 ac a fydd y symiau a gaiff eu casglu o ardrethi busnes ar gyfer y tair blynedd ariannol flaenorol yn cael eu darparu hefyd? (WAQ71434)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 15 Tachwedd 2016

Mark Drakeford: The total amounts of non-domestic rates collected in Wales in each of the past three financial years are as follows. The figures include the rates collected by local authorities and those collected from ratepayers on the Central List. They are net of reliefs. Figures for 2016-17 are provisional.
2014-15 - £1,038 million
2015-16 - £1,051 million
2016-17 - £1,063 million
The estimates for 2017-18 will be available in early 2017 when returns are provided by local authorities and are put together with the figures for contributions for properties on the Central List as part of the process of collecting data for the management of the non-domestic rates pool. The amount to be distributed to contribute to the funding of local government and police services in Wales in 2017-18 was published in the Draft Budget.
Source: 2014-15 and 2015-16 figures are taken from the audited NDR Accounts. The figure for 2016-17 is based on NDR1 returns and Central List entries.