​Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 10 Awst 2016 i'w hateb ar 17 Awst 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

Angela Burns (Gorllewin Caerfyrddin a De Sir Benfro): A all y Prif Weinidog roi'r rhestr ddiweddaraf o Gyrff Cyhoeddus a Noddir gan Lywodraeth Cymru? (WAQ70836)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

Prif Weinidog Cymru (Carwyn Jones): There are currently 31 Welsh Government Sponsored Bodies, which are listed below:

Executive Bodies

Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales

National Library of Wales

Sports Council for Wales

Arts Council of Wales

Natural Resources Wales

Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales

Care Council for Wales

Higher Education Funding Council for Wales

Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales

Qualifications Wales

Advisory Bodies

Advisory Panel on Substance Misuse

All Wales Medicines Strategy Group

Independent Appeals Panel for Farmers

Welsh Dental Committee

Welsh Medical Committee

Welsh Nursing and Midwifery Committee

Welsh Optometric Committee

Welsh Pharmaceutical Committee

Welsh Scientific Advisory Committee

Welsh Therapies Advisory Committee

Welsh Industrial Development Advisory Board

Public Services Staff Commission

Tribunals

Agricultural Land Tribunal (Wales)

Mental Health Review Tribunal for Wales

Registered Inspectors of Schools Appeal Tribunal Wales

Valuation Tribunal for Wales

Adjudication Panel Wales

Special Educational Needs Tribunal Wales

Registered Nursery Education Inspectors Appeals Tribunal Wales

Residential Tribunal for Wales

Welsh Language Tribunal

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru): Ers i Lywodraeth y DU gyhoeddi ei phenodiadau i'r Cabinet, sawl gwaith y mae'r Prif Weinidog, a'i gyd-aelodau o'r Cabinet, wedi cwrdd â: Liam Fox AS, Boris Johnson AS, David Davis AS? Gall y cyfarfodydd fod wedi'u cynnal wyneb yn wyneb neu dros y ffôn. (WAQ70839)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd, Llesiant a Chwaraeon

Lynne Neagle (Torfaen): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am pa gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i atal cymhlethdodau a gaiff eu hachosi gan Strep Grwp B mewn babanod newyddanedig? (WAQ70823)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd, Llesiant a Chwaraeon(Vaughan Gething):  Group Strep B is a rare but serious infection in newborn babies. The National Screening Committee (NSC) has recommended not to screen for this infection in pregnancy. Welsh Government officials are involved in UK discussions on determining appropriate care as at present there is no universally accepted recommended care pathway. The Department of Health (England) has organised events in September and October to consider this matter. All health boards are required to apply universal infection prevention within maternity and neonatal services.

Angela Burns (Gorllewin Caerfyrddin a De Sir Benfro): A wnaiff y Gweinidog nodi faint o gleifion sy'n byw yng Nghymru sydd wedi teithio i wledydd eraill i gael Therapi Radioniwclid Derbynnydd Peptid (PRRT) ym mhob un o'r dair blynedd ariannol diwethaf? (WAQ70837)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

Vaughan Gething: This information is not held centrally. 

Nathan Gill (Gogledd Cymru): Pa ddigwyddiadau chwaraeon y mae'r Gweiniodg wedi bod iddynt ers dechrau yn ei swydd? (WAQ70838)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

Saturday, 11 June:

Attended the Wales v Slovakia European Football Championship match held in Bordeaux, France, as a guest of the FAW Trust.

Thursday, 16 June:

Attended the Wales v England European Football Championship match screening at the Park House Club, Cardiff, as a guest of the FAW Trust.

Friday, 1 July:

Attended and spoke at the Gemau Cymru launch which was organised by the Urdd Gobaith Cymru. This was held at the Cardiff International White Water Centre, Cardiff Bay.

Saturday, 2 July:

Attended the Royal London one-day international cricket match involving England v Sri Lanka as a guest of Glamorgan Cricket Club. The event took place at SSE Swalec Stadium, Cardiff.

Friday, 8 July:

I attended the Wales Football Team homecoming event as a guest of the FAW Trust. The event was held at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig

Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): Beth mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei wneud i fynd i'r afael â brandio fferm 'ffug' gan fanwerthwyr ar rai cynnyrch bwyd, fel ddaeth i'r amlwg mewn arolwg a gomisiynwyd gan yr NFU YouGov? (WAQ70818)
 
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

The Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs (Lesley Griffiths): This is an ongoing enforcement matter and is the remit of trading standards.

Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu pa ganlyniadau y mae wedi'u gwireddu o'i thrafodaethau yn Sioe Amaethyddol Frenhinol Cymru? (WAQ70819)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 16 Awst 2016

Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig (Lesley Griffiths): I undertook over 60 engagements at this year’s Royal Welsh Show.
I met many people from across Wales including farmers, food and drink producers and representatives of environmental groups. (I am determined their views and concerns are communicated and taken into consideration during negotiations over the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU).)

Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi manylion nifer y menywod sy'n ffermio yng Nghymru dros y pum mlynedd diwethaf? (WAQ70820)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

Lesley Griffiths: Information collected about principle farmers on Welsh farms annually through the Welsh Agricultural Survey does not split between females and males.

Alternative sources, such as the information collected to make agricultural subsidy payments, similarly do not give a split between female and male farmers.

Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): Pa gynlluniau sydd gan Llywodraeth Cymru i annog tanantiaethau hirdymor yn y sector amaeth? (WAQ70821)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

Lesley Griffiths: The Welsh Government recognises the importance of longer term tenancies, particularly as a means of creating opportunities for young and new entrants. Long-term tenancies are possible within current legislation however, the decision to award one is a matter for a landlord. Any development work in this area will be considered as part of wider tenancy reform programme.

Paul Davies (Preseli Sir Benfro): Pa gamau y mae adran y Gweinidog yn eu cymryd i sicrhau bod ffermwyr llaeth yn cael cyfran fwy o elw eu cynnyrch o'u cymharu ag elfennau eraill o'r gadwyn gyflenwi? (WAQ70822)
 
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

Lesley Griffiths: I realise that many dairy farmers have received a low milk price for over a year. Poor market prices have resulted from an imbalance between supply and demand, in Wales, across Europe and globally. Like farmers, many milk processors have been making low margins as they compete to retain their market share.

The Welsh Government continues to support farmers to increase their profits by improving both technical and business efficiencies whilst taking full advantage of their milk contract. The advice and support available through Farming Connect along with the work of AHDB Dairy helps farmers develop their business and be more resilient to market volatility.

We are in a competitive position compared to many other milk producing areas, with a favourable climate for grass growth and a concentrated milk field. I recognise from the dairy processing capacity study the last Welsh Government funded in South West Wales, that there is also an opportunity to extend our processing capacity here in Wales. This has the potential to increase employment in the wider dairy food chain and potentially the price paid for milk to Welsh producers. I was pleased the study found that processors see opportunities for expansion within Wales and Welsh Government stands ready to support proposals for further investment in Wales through our Food Business Investment Scheme.

Llyr Gruffydd (Gogledd Cymru): A fydd y Gweinidog yn mynd i'r cyfarfodydd anffurfiol a gaiff eu trefnu gan Stephane le Foll, Gweinidog Ffrainc, ar 1 a 2 Medi i drafod goblygiadau 'Brexit' ar ffermio yn Ewrop a sut y bydd y Polisi Amaethyddol Cyffredin yn edrych ar ôl 2020?  (WAQ70829)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 16 Awst 2016

Lesley Griffiths: This is not an official European Union meeting.  It is an informal meeting of an invited group of Member States and neither the UK Government nor Welsh Government Ministers have been invited to attend. 

Simon Thomas (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): A ydych wedi ymrwymo i sefydlu ysgol filfeddygol benodol yn Aberystwyth? (WAQ70830)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 16 Awst 2016

Lesley Griffiths: Since my announcement on 13 June of plans for a dedicated training programme, I have remained keenly interested in the joint venture between Aberystwyth University and the Royal Veterinary College to explore options for the development of a veterinary medicines programme tailored to the needs of animal health and welfare in Wales. I will continue to be involved by monitoring the progress of the project and the Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales is in close contact with senior members of the University.

Simon Thomas (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): A allwch chi roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am y cydweithredu rhwng Prifysgol Aberystwyth a'r Coleg Milfeddygol Brenhinol? (WAQ70831)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 16 Awst 2016

Lesley Griffiths: The joint venture between Aberystwyth University and the Royal Veterinary College is a matter for them as the Welsh Government has no direct involvement in the project, although I am taking a keen interest in developments.

Simon Thomas (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): Faint o gynlluniau ynni cymunedol sydd yng Nghymru? (WAQ70832)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

Lesley Griffiths: Figures November 2015 indicate there are 104 community energy schemes in Wales.

Simon Thomas (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): Faint o ynni a gaiff ei gynhyrchu ar hyn o bryd drwy gynlluniau ynni cymunedol yng Nghymru? (WAQ70833)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

Lesley Griffiths: The latest data estimates the amount of energy generated by community energy schemes in Wales to be 3100MWh per year.

Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyllid a Llywodraeth Leol

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A all Llywodraeth Cymru warantu y bydd y broses ailbrisio Ardrethi Busnes yn digwydd yn 2017? (WAQ70824)

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): Pryd y bydd proses ailbrisio Ardrethi Busnes yn digwydd, a beth fydd yr amserlen? (WAQ70825)

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): Pryd y bydd canlyniad ailbrisio nesaf Ardrethi Busnes yn cael ei weithredu? (WAQ70827)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyllid a Llywodraeth Leol (Mark Drakeford): The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is currently revaluing all non-domestic properties. The draft rating list will be published on 30 September 2016 and the new list will come into force on 1 April 2017.

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): Pa bolisi neu ganllawiau Llywodraeth Cymru sy'n gymwys i ailbrisio Ardrethi Busnes yng Nghymru? (WAQ70826)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

Mark Drakeford: The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is an independent organisation with statutory responsibility for compiling and maintaining rating lists in England and Wales.

Mohammad Asghar (Dwyrain De Cymru): Ymhellach i'w ateb i WAQ70752, a wnaiff y Gweinidog roi gwybod pa gynlluniau sydd ganddo i amrywio neu ddiwygio trothwy Rhyddhad Ardrethi Busnesau Bach yng Nghymru? (WAQ70828)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 22 Awst 2016

Mark Drakeford: I will be considering the options over the summer for providing relief from non‑domestic rates to support small businesses in the future. This will be informed by the outcome of the 2017 revaluation exercise currently being finalised by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).

Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Addysg 

Lynne Neagle (Torfaen): Pa gamau y mae'r Gweinidog yn eu cymryd i sicrhau bod Cyllid Myfyrwyr Cymru yn ymateb yn gyflym i gwynion a heriau i'w benderfyniadau? (WAQ70834)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 16 Awst 2016

Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Addysg (Kirsty Williams): The Student Loans Company (SLC) has an internal complaints process in place to respond quickly to complaints from Student Finance Wales customers. My officials work closely with the SLC to ensure that performance targets are met and I am pleased that the average response time currently far exceeds the agreed target.
If customers remain unhappy with the outcome of their complaint they can ask for their case to be reviewed by an Independent Assessor. The Assessors are independent of the SLC and will conduct impartial investigations on behalf of the customer.

Lynne Neagle (Torfaen): Pa gamau y mae'r Gweinidog yn eu cymryd i sicrhau bod Cyllid Myfyrwyr Cymru yn prosesu ceisiadau am gyllid yn gyflym? (WAQ70835)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 16 Awst 2016

Kirsty Williams: Student Finance Wales (SFW) is required to meet operational performance targets for the processing of applications.
As with any financial product the processing of applications for student finance involves a number of checks, to ensure that appropriate funding is available for every eligible student in Wales. The online application process is reviewed on an annual basis to consider improvements and to minimise delays, particularly in relation to evidence requirements to support applications.
For the majority of customers applications are processed without delay. The performance of SFW currently far exceeds the established target with an average turnaround of just 3 days for the core processing of applications.