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Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 15 Hydref 2015 i'w hateb ar 22 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 Brif Weinidog Cymru

David Melding (Canol De Cymru): Ym mha ffyrdd y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn meithrin perthnasau gyda llywodraethau gwledydd bychain eraill i rannu arferion llywodraethu gorau? (WAQ69289)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 21 Hydref 2015

First Minister (Carwyn Jones):

Establishing strong relations and co-operation between countries is central to the wellbeing and future of Wales. That is why the sharing of best practice and peer learning has been highlighted as one of my key objectives in the Welsh Government's International Agenda. 

The Welsh Government has a number of contacts with small country governments in a number of forums across policy areas.  These relationships are developed in many ways and at different levels across government, which all work together to encourage co-operation, shape policy delivery and to raise the profile of Wales as a partner of choice. These include;

• our participation in European programmes, which enable shared learning and best practice between member states addressing economic, environmental and social issues;

• our membership on international Groups and Networks such as NRG4SD and Climate Group which has allowed Wales to extend its influence beyond best practice sharing and demonstrate its ability as a devolved government to develop regional policy within a global framework;

• an established programme of visits between countries at official and ministerial level which clearly demonstrate the interest and significance of both parties in building closer relations. Wales are now seeing the benefits from these visits.

Our proactive membership on the British-Irish Council presents an open opportunity for learning from our closest neighbours and is a good example of working across governments – both large and small.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Prif Weinidog ddarparu copi o'r llythyr cynnig a ddarparwyd i Mick Antoniw pan gafodd ei benodi'n Gadeirydd newydd Pwyllgor Monitro Rhaglenni Cymru Gyfan Ewrop ar gyfer 2014-2020? (WAQ69291)

Carwyn Jones:

The offer letter, issued to Mick Antoniw AM to serve as Chair of the Programme Monitoring Committees for the European Structural and Investment Funds 2014‑2020¹ and the European Structural Funds 2007-2013² is attached.

 http://www.assembly.wales/written%20questions%20documents/information%20further%20to%20written%20assembly%20question%2069291/151022%2069291-w.pdf

http://www.assembly.wales/written%20questions%20documents/information%20further%20to%20written%20assembly%20question%2069291/151022%2069291-w-2.pdf 

Notes:

1. The Wales PMC 2014–2020 monitors the performance of the European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund and European Agricultural Fund for Regional Development programmes 2014–2020.
    
2. The All-Wales PMC 2007–2013 continues to monitor the performance of the European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund programmes 2007–2013 in Wales.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Prif Weinidog gadarnhau a yw cynrychiolwyr y Cynulliad ar Bwyllgor Rhanbarthau'r Undeb Ewropeaidd yn ddarostyngedig i'r un codau ymddygiad â Chadeirydd Pwyllgor Monitro Rhaglenni Cymru Gyfan Ewrop? (WAQ69292)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 23 Hydref 2015

Carwyn Jones: No they're not.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Prif Weinidog ddarparu copi o'r llythyr cynnig a anfonwyd at gynrychiolwyr Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru, Mick Antoniw a Rhodri Glyn Thomas, ar Bwyllgor Rhanbarthau'r Undeb Ewropeaidd? (WAQ69293)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 23 Hydref 2015

Carwyn Jones:

Members of the European Union's Committee of the Regions represent the regional and local legislatures to which they are elected or to which they are accountable. They are independent in the performance of their duties. The letters of appointment  to join the Committee of the Regions are issued by the Foreign Secretary and are held by the UK Government.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Prif Weinidog amlinellu pa dâl a/neu dreuliau sydd wedi cael eu talu i gynrychiolwyr y Cynulliad ar Bwyllgor Rhanbarthau'r Undeb Ewropeaidd, Mick Antoniw a Rhodri Glyn Thomas, gan ddarparu dadansoddiad fesul blwyddyn ers dechrau'r pedwerydd Cynulliad?  (WAQ69294)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 23 Hydref 2015

Carwyn Jones: The travel and subsistence expenses incurred by Assembly Members Mick Antoniw and Rhodri Glyn Thomas to pursue Committee of the Regions business are reimbursed directly by the Committee of the Regions. The breakdown can be obtained from the Committee of the Regions or from the Members themselves.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Prif Weinidog amlinellu pa dâl a/neu dreuliau sydd wedi cael eu talu i gadeirydd Pwyllgor Monitro Rhaglenni Cymru Gyfan Ewrop, gan nodi faint sydd wedi'i ddarparu ar gyfer y rôl hon, fesul blwyddyn, ers sefydlu'r pedwerydd Cynulliad? (WAQ69295)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 23 Hydref 2015

Carwyn Jones:

Since the establishment of the Fourth Assembly on 11 May 2011, total payments¹ made, per year, to the Chair of the Wales Programme Monitoring Committee for the European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020² and the Programme Monitoring Committee for the European Structural Funds 2007‑2013³ are as follows:

Notes:

1. Payments include fees, Employer National Insurance contributions, travel and subsistence.
   
2. The Wales PMC monitors the performance of the European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund and European Agricultural Fund for Regional Development programmes 2014–2020 worth nearly £2.5 billion in EU funds; the Committee meets on a quarterly basis.
   
3. The PMC 2007–2013 continues to monitor the performance of the European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund programmes 2007–2013 in Wales worth around £1.8 billion in EU funds. The Committee will remain in operation until the programmes are formally closed in 2016.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Prif Weinidog gadarnhau bod disgwyl i gadeirydd Pwyllgor Monitro Rhaglenni Cymru Gyfan Ewrop ar gyfer 2014-2020 gydymffurfio â'r gwahanol godau yn yr un modd â Gweinidog Llywodraeth Cymru, fel yr amlinellodd yn ei ateb i fy nghwestiwn brys ddydd Mercher 14 Tachwedd? (WAQ69296)

Carwyn Jones:

The provisions of appointment relating to the Chair of the Programme Monitoring Committees for the European Structural and Investment Funds 2014–2020 and the European Structural Funds 2007–2013 are confirmed in the offer letters issued to Jenny Rathbone AM and Mick Antoniw AM. These have been made available as part of the Welsh Government's response to WAQ69291 and WAQ69298.

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Prif Weinidog ddatganiad am rôl cynghorwyr arbennig Llywodraeth Cymru yn y broses o ddiswyddo cadeirydd Pwyllgor Monitro Rhaglenni Cymru Gyfan Ewrop ar gyfer 2014-2020, ac yna hwyluso ac ymdrin ag ymholiadau'r cyfryngau amdani? (WAQ69297)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 30 Hydref 2015

Carwyn Jones:  Decisions relating to the appointment of chairs to the All-Wales European Programme Monitoring Committee are made by me.  I discuss a range of issues with Special Advisers.   

Andrew RT Davies (Canol De Cymru):  A wnaiff y Prif Weinidog ddarparu copi o'r llythyr cynnig a ddarparwyd i Jenny Rathbone AM pan gafodd ei phenodi'n gadeirydd newydd Pwyllgor Monitro Rhaglenni Cymru Gyfan Ewrop ar gyfer 2014-2020? (WAQ69298)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 23 Hydref 2015

Carwyn Jones:

The letter issued to Jenny Rathbone AM to serve as Chair of the Programme Monitoring Committees for the European Structural Funds 2007-2013¹ and the European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020² is attached. 

 http://www.assembly.wales/written%20questions%20documents/information%20further%20to%20written%20assembly%20question%2069298/151022%2069298-w.pdf

Notes:

1. The All-Wales PMC 2007–2013 continues to monitor the performance of the European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund programmes 2007–2013 in Wales.
    
2. The Wales PMC 2014–2020 monitors the performance of the European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund and European Agricultural Fund for Regional Development programmes 2014–2020.

Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol

Jane Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu ffigwr yn nodi nifer yr achlysuron y mae wedi cwrdd ag Undeb Amaethwyr Cymru ac Undeb Cenedlaethol yr Amaethwyr, ers ei benodi yn Weinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol? (WAQ69299)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 21 Hydref 2015

Gweinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol (Carl Sargeant): I have met both unions formally once since my appointment. Both unions have been present at other events and gatherings which I have attended.

Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff y Gweinidog yn darparu ffigwr yn nodi nifer yr achlysuron y mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog Ffermio a Bwyd wedi cwrdd ag Undeb Amaethwyr Cymru ac Undeb Cenedlaethol yr Amaethwyr, ers iddi gael ei phenodi? (WAQ69300)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 21 Hydref 2015

Dirprwy Weinidog Ffermio a Bwyd (Rebecca Evans): I have met the unions formally as follows:

• Farmers' Union of Wales: 12 times
• National Farmers Union Cymru: 20 times

In addition, I meet members of both unions informally at meetings and gatherings frequently throughout  the year.

Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau

David Melding (Canol De Cymru): Ym mha ffyrdd y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn hyrwyddo mwy o gyfnewid gyda phrifysgolion Cymru i wella'r broses o ddatblygu polisi cyhoeddus? (WAQ69290)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 30 Hydref 2015

Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau (Huw Lewis): The Welsh Government has a long history of working with academic institutions in Wales particularly in the field of Health. With the establishment of the Welsh Institute of Social and Economic Research and Data Methods (WISERD) and the Administrative Data Research Centre Wales, academic engagement covers a wide range of policy fields. Engagement involves a two-way exchange. Policy priorities of the Welsh Government are communicated to academics to help promote policy relevant research and new and ongoing research in academia is shared with relevant policy officials. Ministers have direct access to expert advice via the Public Policy Institute for Wales and in many cases this involves Welsh academics.

Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol

Kirsty Williams (Brycheiniog a Sir Faesyfed): A wnaiff y Gweinidog restru'r buddsoddiadau a wnaed gan y Gronfa Technoleg Iechyd yn y ddwy flynedd ariannol ddiwethaf? (WAQ69288)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 30 Hydref 2015

Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymedeithasol (Mark Drakeford):

The information requested is attached at Annex A.

Annex A

Health Technology Fund