Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 16 Ionawr 2014 i’w hateb ar 23 Ionawr 2014
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)
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Diwylliant a Chwaraeon
Suzy Davies (Gorllewin De Cymru): Pa newidiadau i oriau agor safleoedd Cadw a gymeradwyodd y Gweinidog ym mis Ionawr 2014? (WAQ66268)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 22 Ionawr 2014
Weinidog Diwylliant a Chwaraeon (John Griffiths): Approval was given to reducing the opening hours at the following sites from 7 to 5 days a week in the 2014 shoulder season i.e. outside of the main school holidays :
•Lamphey Bishop’s Palace
•Oxwich Castle
•Rug Chapel
•Valle Crucis
•White Castle
Two additional sites will be staffed and open to the public in 2014, namely Cae’r Gors and Segontium.
Suzy Davies (Gorllewin De Cymru): Pa rai o safleoedd Cadw a fydd yn codi eu prisiau mynediad ar gyfer 2014/15, a faint fydd y codiadau hynny? (WAQ66269)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 22 Ionawr 2014
John Griffiths: Six Cadw sites will be increasing their admission prices for 2014/15 as follows:
| Existing single adult admission | Proposed single adult admission | % increase proposed |
| £ | £ |
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Beaumaris Castle | 4.50 | 5.25 | 16 |
Caernarfon Castle | 6.00 | 6.75 | 12.5 |
Conwy Castle | 5.75 | 6.75 | 17 |
Castell Coch | 4.50 | 5.50 | 22 |
Tintern Abbey | 4.50 | 5.50 | 22 |
Caerphilly Castle | 4.75 | 5.50 | 16 |
Suzy Davies (Gorllewin De Cymru): Faint o arian a gaiff Cadw gan Lywodraeth Cymru yn 2013/14 a 2014/15, a sut y mae hyn yn cymharu â 2012/13? (WAQ66270)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 22 Ionawr 2014
John Griffiths: The following table shows the revenue and capital budget allocations for the previous, current and next financial year:-
| 2012/13 | 2013/14 | 2014/15 |
| £'m | £'m | £'m |
Welsh Government - Revenue | 9.265 | 9.260 | 9.110 |
Welsh Government - Capital | 5.298 | 5.016 | 5.016
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Suzy Davies (Gorllewin De Cymru): Faint o gynnydd a ddisgwylir yn incwm Cadw yn sgîl codi prisiau mynediad yn 2014/15? (WAQ66271)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 23 Ionawr 2014
John Griffiths: It is anticipated that this increase should deliver an additional £400k income per annum.
Suzy Davies (Gorllewin De Cymru): Faint o arian a gaiff Cadw gan Lywodraeth Cymru yn 2014/15, ac o ba ffrydiau ariannu y daw’r arian hwnnw? (WAQ66272)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 22 Ionawr 2014
John Griffiths: Cadw is a division of Welsh Government and is forecast to receive the budget shown in the table below in 2014/15.
| 2014/15 |
| £'m |
Welsh Government - Revenue | 9.110 |
Welsh Government – Capital | 5.016
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Antoinette Sandbach (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu’r dyddiad y disgwylir ailryddhau'r adolygiad o dystiolaeth mewn perthynas â hamdden awyr agored, ar ôl ei dynnu’n ôl? (WAQ66276)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 27 Ionawr 2014
John Griffiths: The Outdoor Recreation Evidence Review was developed and issued by Natural Resources Wales. The decision on whether to re-release, and when, is a matter for NRW.
Antoinette Sandbach (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi'r rheswm dros ohirio’r Papur Gwyrdd ar Fynediad tan doriad y Pasg? (WAQ66277)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 27 Ionawr 2014
John Griffiths: No decision has been made to release the paper at Easter recess. It will be issued as quickly as possible. Given the level of interest in this work I decided to take more time to consider the views of the wide range of interests who have contributed to the discussions since the review was announced last summer.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Cymunedau a Threchu Tlodi
Leanne Wood (Canol De Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog gadarnhau a) beth yw’r gyllideb ar gyfer y Gronfa Cymorth Dewisol yn 2013-14, b) faint o geisiadau sydd wedi dod i law ers ei lansio, c) faint a ddyfarnwyd, d) beth yw’r gyllideb ar gyfer 2014-15; ac e) beth yw’r cynlluniau ar gyfer rhoi cyhoeddusrwydd i’r cynllun? (WAQ66267)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 21 Ionawr 2014
Weinidog Cymunedau a Threchu Tlodi (Jeff Cuthbert): I can confirm:
a. The budget for the Discretionary Assistance Fund (DAF) is £10.2m in 2013/ 2014.
b. Since the launch of the DAF, up until the end of December 2013, 28,341 applications have been received.
c. A total of £4.8million has been awarded to date.
d. The budget for 2014/15 is £10.2million
e. The scheme is publicised through the work of the Partner Manager who is based at Family Fund. The Partner Manager works closely with organisations to ensure that information about the DAF is communicated to the appropriate agencies. The Partner Manager is also taking forward the development of a diverse partnership network to help support vulnerable adults across Wales to access the DAF. There are now 310 registered partners to the DAF.
Gofyn i Weinidog yr Economi, Gwyddoniaeth a Thrafnidiaeth
Nick Ramsay (Mynwy): Faint o fusnesau yn Ardaloedd Menter Cymru sydd wedi defnyddio Gorchmynion Datblygu Lleol, ac a wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu dadansoddiad fesul Ardal Fenter? (WAQ66255)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 21 Ionawr 2014
Weinidog yr Economi, Gwyddoniaeth a Thrafnidiaeth (Edwina Hart): The take-up of Local Development Orders is a decision for Local Authorities. All Local Authorities within Enterprise Zones are fully aware of the opportunity to use Local Development Orders.
Nick Ramsay (Mynwy): Faint o fusnesau yn Ardaloedd Menter Cymru sydd wedi defnyddio cymorth busnes a ddarperir gan Lywodraeth Cymru fel rhan o’r rhaglen cymhellion Ardaloedd Menter, ac a wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu dadansoddiad fesul Ardal Fenter? (WAQ66256)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 20 Ionawr 2014
Edwina Hart: I have published performance indicators and targets against which we will report further progress in May of this year and on an annual basis thereafter.
Nick Ramsay (Mynwy): Yn dilyn adroddiad y Pwyllgor Cyllid ar Ardaloedd Menter, a wnaiff y Gweinidog roi manylion faint o fusnesau yn Ardaloedd Menter Cymru sydd wedi llunio cysylltiadau â’r byd academaidd gyda chymorth Llywodraeth Cymru, gan ddarparu dadansoddiad fesul Ardal Fenter? (WAQ66257)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 21 Ionawr 2014
Edwina Hart: I have published performance indicators and targets against which we will report further progress in May of this year and on an annual basis thereafter.
Nick Ramsay (Mynwy): Faint o Ardaloedd Menter sydd wedi darparu Band Eang y Genhedlaeth Nesaf i fusnesau yn yr Ardaloedd, ac a wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu dadansoddiad fesul Ardal Fenter a’r dyddiad gweithredu disgwyliedig ar gyfer pob Ardal? (WAQ66258)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 20 Ionawr 2014
Y Gweinidog yr Economi, Gwyddoniaeth a Thrafnidiaeth (Edwina Hart): Enterprise Zones are a priority under the Superfast Cymru programme. Our investment with BT will provide equal wholesale access for communications providers ensuring a choice of internet service providers within each zone. It is the role of internet service providers to actually provide next generation services to businesses in all Enterprise Zones, and businesses must order a fast fibre service, upgrade to fibre is not automatic.
Suzy Davies (Gorllewin De Cymru): Pwy sydd wedi cael gwahoddiad i ‘Ginio’r Cyfryngau’, sy’n cael ei gynnal gan Lywodraeth Cymru ar Ddydd Gwyl Dewi yn Iwerddon? (WAQ66273)
Suzy Davies (Gorllewin De Cymru): Pwy o Lywodraeth Cymru fydd yn bresennol yng ‘Nghinio’r Cyfryngau’, sy’n cael ei gynnal gan Lywodraeth Cymru ar Ddydd Gwyl Dewi yn Iwerddon? (WAQ66274)
Suzy Davies (Gorllewin De Cymru): Faint o arian sydd wedi cael ei roi o’r neilltu ar gyfer ‘Cinio’r Cyfryngau’, sy’n cael ei gynnal gan Lywodraeth Cymru ar Ddydd Gwyl Dewi yn Iwerddon? (WAQ66275)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 21 Ionawr 2014 (WAQ66273-275)
Edwina Hart: Ireland remains a key tourism market for Wales. A range of leading Irish media will be invited to the lunch which will be hosted by my CEO of Tourism and Marketing and one other Tourism official. A total cost of £2,000 has been allocated for this event.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau
Ann Jones (Dyffryn Clwyd): I ba raddau y mae’n rhaid i ysgolion ystyried gwneud addasiadau ar gyfer disgyblion sydd ag anabledd wrth benderfynu ar eu polisi gwisg ysgol? (WAQ66260)
Ann Jones (Dyffryn Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu cost gyfartalog gwisg ysgol lawn i ddisgyblion yng Nghymru? (WAQ66261)
Ann Jones (Dyffryn Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu’r canllawiau a roddir i awdurdodau lleol wrth benderfynu ar bolisi gwisg ysgol? (WAQ66262)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 22 Ionawr 2014 (WAQ66260-262)
Weinidog Addysg a Sgiliau (Huw Lewis): The Equality Act 2010 protects pupils from discrimination based on disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation; these are known as the ‘protected characteristics’.
Section 85 of the Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful for a Governing Body to discriminate against a pupil or a prospective pupil in relation to school admission or in the way it treats a pupil once admitted. This applies to all activities relating to school life, including school uniform and appearance policies. This legislation provides that a school governing body must be non-discriminatory in discharging its responsibilities. Governing Bodies are required to regularly review their practices, policies and procedures to ensure that they do not discriminate against pupils who have a protective characteristic.
The Welsh Government does not hold information on the current average cost of a full school uniform for pupils in Wales. However, we know the cost can be prohibitive for many families and that is why in 2005 we introduced an all Wales school uniform grant scheme to assist families on low incomes with the purchase of school uniform. The scheme is targeted specifically towards pupils entering year 7 of secondary school who are eligible for free school meals. Also eligible are pupils aged 11 at the start of the school year in special schools, special needs resource bases and pupil referral units who are eligible for free school meals.
Welsh Government guidance for governing bodies and headteachers on issues relating to implementing or changing a school uniform and appearance policy can be accessed from the Welsh Government website at:
http://wales.gov.uk/topics/educationandskills/publications/guidance/uniform/?lang=en
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol
Ann Jones (Dyffryn Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu’r hyn y mae’n ei wneud i wella gwasanaethau iechyd meddwl ar gyfer carcharorion yng Nghymru? (WAQ66263)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 21 Ionawr 2014
Weinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Mark Drakeford): Mental Health services within Prisons are the
responsibility of Local Health Boards. The Welsh Governments ‘Together for Mental Health Strategy’ makes a clear commitment to enhancing Mental Health services for prisoners, particularly in relation to care planning and accessing treatment.
We have worked over recent months with key stakeholders on how best this is achieved, and there is a current consultation on draft Policy Implementation Guidance which we anticipate will be finalised and published in the spring.
There is also well advanced work on children and young people in the criminal justice systems including prisons, due to be published later this year. We also published guidance last year on the needs of veterans in prison which had some sections on mental health provision.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Fesul Bwrdd Iechyd Lleol yng Nghymru, faint o donsilectomïau a gyflawnwyd gan GIG Cymru ym mhob un o’r pum mlynedd diwethaf? (WAQ66278)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 23 Ionawr 2014
Mark Drakeford: The number of hospital admissions for tonsillectomies, split by Local Health Board, is shown in the table below:
Number of hospital admissions for tonsillectomies, split by Local Health Board, 2008/09 – 2012/13
Local Health Board | 2008/09 | 2009/10 | 2010/11 | 2011/12 | 2012/13 |
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University LHB | 817 | 663 | 641 | 639 | 639 |
Aneurin Bevan LHB | 624 | 603 | 496 | 477 | 421 |
Betsi Cadwaladr University LHB | 888 | 781 | 791 | 710 | 717 |
Cardiff and Vale University LHB | 580 | 548 | 473 | 375 | 389 |
Cwm Taf LHB | 442 | 415 | 337 | 374 | 363 |
Hywel Dda LHB | 278 | 309 | 292 | 253 | 252 |
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Wales | 3,629 | 3,319 | 3,030 | 2,828 | 2,781 |
Source: Patient Episode Database for Wales (PEDW), NHS Wales Informatics Service
Date Extracted: 17/01/2014
Notes:
Number of admissions for any mention of the tonsillectomy operation codes (codes used between F341 and F349).
Patient class 3 and 4 (regular day and night admissions) are excluded.
Based on Welsh providers only.
No tonsillectomy procedures were carried out in Powys LHB.
Data may be incomplete as further submissions may be received.
Cardiff and Vale have resubmitted some coded data for 2012/13 and further resubmissions are intended that may affect the data. Coding completeness for Cardiff and Vale LHB is currently 92% for 2012/13.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Tai ac Adfywio
Kirsty Williams (Brycheiniog a Sir Faesyfed): A yw Llywodraeth Cymru yn bwriadu ailwerthuso ei chanllawiau cynllunio ar gyfer ffermydd gwynt ar y tir? (WAQ66259)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 22 Ionawr 2014
Weinidog Tai ac Adfywio (Carl Sargeant): Reflecting our energy policy, the Welsh Government’s planning policy and guidance on renewable and low carbon energy development, including wind farms, is set out in Planning Policy Wales and Technical Advice Note 8: Renewable Energy. In addition, we have published Practice Guidance to assist local planning authorities prepare local development plan policies and assess planning applications for renewable and low carbon development. I have no intention, at the present time, to undertake a review of our renewable and low carbon energy guidance.
Ann Jones (Dyffryn Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu manylion ynghylch faint o dai fforddiadwy a adeiladwyd ym mhob blwyddyn ers 2007? (WAQ66264)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 22 Ionawr 2014
Carl Sargeant: Information on the number of additional affordable housing units delivered across Wales from 2007-08 to 2012-13 is shown in the following table. The figures include all additional affordable housing units provided through new build, purchase, acquisition, leasing or conversion of existing dwellings. They do not take account of any loss of affordable housing stock through demolitions or sales during the year. Figures for just those provided through new build each year are not separately identifiable.
Additional affordable housing provision in Wales, 2007-08 to 2012-13 (a)
Numbers
| 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
Local Authorities | 42 | 38 | 1 | 89 | 50 | 68 |
Registered Social Landlords | 1,263 | 2,050 | 2,172 | 2,261 | 1,954 | 1,704 |
Other providers (b) | 387 | 455 | 197 | 136 | 428 | 270 |
Wales | 1,692 | 2,543 | 2,370 | 2,486 | (r) 2,432 | 2,042 |
Source: Affordable Housing Provision data collection, Welsh Government
(a) Information taken from returns from local authorities detailing all additional affordable housing provided within their respective areas
(b) This is the aggregate for all providers other than Welsh local authorities and Welsh registered social landlords. It includes provision by English-registered social landlords in Wales.
(r) Revised October 2013 as part of the validation process for the 2012-13 data collection.
Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Llywodraeth Leol a Busnes y Llywodraeth
Ann Jones (Dyffryn Clwyd): Pa sylwadau y mae’r Gweinidog wedi’u cael gan Brif Weithredwr Cyngor Sir Ddinbych ynghylch setliad llywodraeth leol 2014/15? (WAQ66265)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 23 Ionawr 2014
Weinidog Llywodraeth Leol a Busnes y Llywodraeth (Lesley Griffiths): I have not received any representations from the Chief Executive of Denbighshire County Council regarding the Council’s 2014-15 Local Government Settlement.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol a Bwyd
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): Pa drafodaethau y mae’r Gweinidog wedi’u cael ag Adran yr Amgylchedd, Bwyd a Materion Gwledig y DU ynghylch y cymorth ariannol sydd ar gael, ar ôl y stormydd diweddar, gan ddarparu manylion ynghylch natur y trafodaethau hynny a’r canlyniadau y cytunwyd arnynt? (WAQ66266)
Derbyniwyd ateb i’w gyhoeddi ar 24 Ionawr 2014
Weinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol a Bwyd (Alun Davies): We would need to agree an approach for making a case to the EU solidarity fund through the UK Government. My officials have had initial discussions with Defra and the European Commission regarding this fund.. The fund provides financial assistance to disaster-stricken States where there are serious repercussions on living conditions, the natural environment or the economy