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Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 12 Hydref 2015 i'w hateb ar 19 Hydref 2015

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 o fewn saith neu 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 Gymraeg.

Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol

Kirsty Williams (Brycheiniog a Sir Faesyfed): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am yr angen am gynlluniau rheoli llwch ar gyfer unedau dofednod mawr, o ystyried bod Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru yn pryderu y gallai allyrru bioaerosolau gael effeithiau posibl ar iechyd, gan gynnwys clefydau heintus, adweithiau alergaidd, nam ar y systemau resbiradol a nam ar swyddogaeth yr ysgyfaint? (WAQ69259)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 21 Hydref 2015

Dirprwy Weinidog Ffermio a Bwyd (Rebecca Evans):  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) requires that all environmental permit applications for intensive farming installations must include a suitable environmental risk assessment, including an examination of the potential for dust emissions.  On this basis NRW will judge the requirement for a dust management plan.  NRW takes account of the views of Public Health Wales as part of the environmental permitting process. 

Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Cymunedau a Threchu Tlodi

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu pa drafodaethau y mae hi ac/neu ei swyddogion wedi'u cael gyda chynrychiolwyr o Gyngor Bro Morgannwg ynghylch y cynnydd diweddar yn y tir cyhoeddus yn yr ardal a feddiannir yn anghyfreithlon gan deithwyr? (WAQ69261)

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu pa gamau y mae'n bwriadu eu cymrydo i fynd i'r afael â'r cynnydd diweddar yn y tir cyhoeddus a feddiannir yn anghyfreithlon gan deithwyr ym Mro Morgannwg? (WAQ69262)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 21 Hydref 2015

Gweinidog Cymunedau a Threchu Tlodi (Lesley Griffiths):

Although this is a local planning matter, my officials have spoken to Vale of Glamorgan officers and I am aware the occupiers have now vacated the site at Barry Island. The Housing (Wales) Act 2014 makes it clear Local Authorities need to provide adequate authorised Gypsy and Traveller sites to ensure encampments in inappropriate locations do not arise and I know the Council is currently in the process of developing a new Accommodation Assessment. The Vale of Glamorgan does not currently have any authorised sites, which can delay possession action against encampments. However, the outcome of examination of the Local Development Plan, which includes one authorised site, is awaited.

The Welsh Government's Managing Unauthorised Camping guidance sets out our expectations for how public authorities should resolve encampments and the Vale of Glamorgan appears to have complied with the guidance in this instance.

Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu faint o arian sydd wedi cael ei ddyrannu i ffrydiau addysg bellach, gan ddarparu dadansoddiad fesul blwyddyn ers 2011? (WAQ69265)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 21 Hydref 2015

Dirprwy Weinidog Sgiliau a Thechnoleg (Julie James):

The amounts below represent the amounts allocated to further education streams as part of the second supplementary budget process from April 2011 to March 2015 and also the first supplementary budget for 2015-16.

1. The Work Based Learning budget was included within the Further Education Provision amount in 2011-12.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  Faint o gwynion y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'u derbyn mewn perthynas ag awdurdodau addysg lleol a chyrff llywodraethu ysgolion ers 2011, gan ddarparu dadansoddiad fesul blwyddyn? (WAQ69266)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 21 Hydref 2015

Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau (Huw Lewis): The Welsh Government does not collect this information centrally as complaints against schools and local authorities are local matters.

With regards complaints about local authorities (LAs), the local authority would be responsible for dealing with such complaints through the authority's established complaints process.  If there remains an issue once this process has been exhausted the complainant would be open to raise the complain with the Public Services Ombudsman. 

With regards complaints against schools these are matters for the school to resolve with support from the local authority if necessary. Section 29 of the Education Act 2002 requires governing bodies of all maintained schools in Wales to establish procedures for dealing with complaints and to publicise such procedures. In establishing or publicising their procedures they must have regard to any guidance given to them by the Welsh Ministers.  The Welsh Government issued guidance in Welsh Government Circular 011/2012 – 'Complaints procedures for school governing bodies in Wales'. 

Gofyn i Weinidog yr Economi, Gwyddoniaeth a Thrafnidiaeth

Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Ymhellach i lythyr y Gweinidog a anfonwyd at yr holl Aelodau ar 9 Hydref 2015 mewn perthynas â chludiant o'r cartref i'r ysgol, a wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu rhestr o'r awdurdodau lleol nad ydynt wedi ymgynghori ar asesiadau risg gyda phlant a phobl ifanc eto a rhestr o'r rhai sydd wedi methu â datblygu asesiadau risg? (WAQ69258)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 15 Hydref 2015

Gweinidog yr Economi, Gwyddoniaeth a Thrafnidiaeth (Edwina Hart):  The seven local authorities that did not complete home to school transport risk assessments were Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Torfaen, Flintshire, Bridgend, Wrexham and Ceredigion.  Conwy County Borough Council is yet to submit its return.  Anglesey, Blaenau Gwent, Gwynedd, Pembrokeshire, Powys and Swansea local authorities have informed us that they did not consult with learners.

Kirsty Williams (Brycheiniog a Sir Faesyfed): Pa ganran o deithiau yng Nghymru a wnaed ar feiciau llynedd? (WAQ69260)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 15 Hydref 2015

Edwina Hart:  We don't hold information specifically on the percentage of journeys made by bicycle. 

Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Gweinidog nodi nifer y plant sydd ar restrau aros ar gyfer maethu a/neu fabwysiadu yng Nghymru ar hyn o bryd? (WAQ69263)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 21 Hydref 2015

Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Mark Drakeford): 

The National Adoption Service reports that, as at 15 October 2015, there are 123 children on the Wales Adoption Register. A third (41 children) have a firm match, which is progressing; 52% (64 children) have potential matches, which are being actively explored.

Six per cent of children on the register (eight children) cannot be matched within the pool of adopters currently available. A further 10 children on the register are subject to a review of the plan or a legal challenge and, therefore, matching activity cannot proceed at present.

There are no waiting lists for foster placements. Once a child becomes looked after, the local authority must make arrangements to accommodate and maintain that child in accordance with the Children Act 1989. 

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu nifer y rhieni maeth cofrestredig yng Nghymru, gan ddarparu dadansoddiad ystadegol ar gyfer pob blwyddyn ers 2011? (WAQ69264)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 21 Hydref 2015

Mark Drakeford: 

Information on the number of foster carers registered with local authorities is available on the Stats Wales website: https://statswales.wales.gov.uk. 

The number of approved foster carers on the local authority register at 31 March each year from 2011 was:

2011   2,449

2012   2,524

2013   2,553

2014   2,596

The number of approved foster carers registered with independent fostering agencies in Wales is not collected centrally or by local authorities. 

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu eglurhad ynghylch manylion y canllawiau y cyfeiriodd atynt yn ei ddatganiad ysgrifenedig ar 30 Mehefin, 'Deddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) – Plant a Phobl Ifanc'? (WAQ69267)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 21 Hydref 2015

Mark Drakeford:

The guidance comprises the suite of codes of practice and statutory guidance, together with regulations, which forms the statutory framework for implementation of the Social Service and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. 

Codes of practice will be issued in relation to parts 2 (General Functions);3 (Assessing the Needs of Individuals); 4 (Meeting Needs); 5 (Charging and Financial Assessments); 6 (Looked After and Accommodated Children); 10 (Advocacy) and 11 (Miscellaneous and General) of the Act. 

Statutory guidance will be issued in relation to parts 7 (Safeguarding) and 9 (Co-operation and Partnership) of the Act.

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog gadarnhau pa sefydliadau/unigolion a oedd yn rhan o'r broses o baratoi'r canllawiau plant a'r bobl ifanc a gyhoeddwyd o dan Ddeddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) 2014? (WAQ69268)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 21 Hydref 2015

Mark Drakeford:

The codes of practice and statutory guidance have been produced through a collaborative approach involving key stakeholders and partners, technical and advisory groups. The composition of the groups was varied and included representatives from a number of organisations, including many directly involved in championing the rights of and protecting children and young people, including Action for Children, Barnardo's Cymru, Children in Wales, Fostering Network and the Citizen Panel.

There was representation from bodies such as Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales, Social Service Improvement Agency and Care Forum Wales, as well as Heads of Children's Services and Heads of Safeguarding and Family Services in local authorities.

We have consulted publicly on drafts of these documents and responses from a wide variety of organisations and individuals have been taken into account in order to  further refine the regulations, codes and guidance. 

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A yw'r canllawiau plant a phobl ifanc a gyhoeddwyd o dan Ddeddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) 2014 yn rhoi 'sylw dyledus' i erthyglau 9 a 18 o'r Confensiwn y Cenhedloedd Unedig ar Hawliau'r Plentyn, fel sy'n ofynnol gan Fesur Hawliau Plant a Phobl Ifanc (Cymru) 2011? (WAQ69269)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 21 Hydref 2015

Mark Drakeford:

The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and its supporting legislative framework has been developed with due regard to the UNCRC. It has a strong focus on supporting families and on ensuring there is scope to recognise fully the varied roles which parents may fulfil in parenting their children.

With regard to both articles 9 and 18, the statutory framework recognises the types of care and support which may be needed by children will vary from case to case, with the prime focus being the best interests of the child. The child's best interests will be considered in all circumstances and they will only be removed from the family setting where other options cannot be implemented with success. This position is secured by the 'due regard' duties in the Act and through the UNCRC specifically. 

The codes of practice and statutory guidance that support implementation of the Act expand on this and further strengthens the support for the UNCRC. It provides a stronger and clearer framework, which is sensitive to the differing considerations relevant to children and adults. 

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A fydd y canllawiau plant a phobl ifanc a gyhoeddir o dan Ddeddf Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol a Llesiant (Cymru) 2014 yn statudol a phryd y byddant yn cael eu cyhoeddi? (WAQ69270)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 21 Hydref 2015

Mark Drakeford:

The codes of practice issued under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 are subordinate legislation and are issued under powers conferred on Welsh Ministers through the Act. The codes and statutory guidance together with regulations form the statutory framework for implementation of the Act.  Local authorities must act in accordance with any relevant requirements in both codes of practice and statutory guidance when exercising social service functions.

It is my intention that the codes of practice will be laid in early November with a view to issue this year.