Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 18 Mawrth 2014 i’w hateb ar 25 Mawrth 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)
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 rhwng saith ac 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 y Gymraeg.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Cymunedau a Threchu Tlodi
Simon Thomas (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): A yw'r Gweinidog yn ystyried cyflwyno cynllun peilot o ‘Wasanaeth Dinasyddion Cenedlaethol’ yng Nghymru? (WAQ66611)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Weinidog Cymunedau a Threchu Tlodi (Jeff Cuthbert): Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wrthi’n trafod gyda Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig ynghylch y posibilrwydd o gynnal Rhaglen Beilot yng Nghymru i ragbrofi Rhaglen Gwasanaeth Dinasyddion Cenedlaethol y DU yn ystod 2014.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Addysg a Sgiliau
Antoinette Sandbach (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog gadarnhau faint o ysgolion neu athrawon Cymru sydd wedi cymryd rhan yn y rhaglen addysg haf a gynhelir gan CERN? (WAQ66590)
Antoinette Sandbach (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog gadarnhau a oes cyllid Llywodraeth Cymru ar gael i ysgolion Cymru neu athrawon Cymru i gymryd rhan yn y rhaglenni addysg haf a gynhelir gan CERN? (WAQ66591)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Mawrth 2014
Weinidog Addysg a Sgiliau (Huw Lewis): Applications from interested teachers are made direct to CERN through an electronic application process; consequently the Welsh Government does not have access to applicant data. My officials have reviewed information published by CERN regarding participants on previous programmes, but it has not proved possible to identify whether any of the UK teachers were from Wales (or, of course, whether any unsuccessful applications were made by Wales-based teachers). We will, however, be discussing with CERN how we can further promote access to its teacher programmes over the year ahead.
With regard to available funding for teacher participation from Wales, we understand that the application process is subject to a degree of competition and teachers meeting certain criteria. However, successful candidates this year have access to support cover from CERN of up to 2,000 CHF for living expenses, and up to 500 CHF for travel costs.
As the summer school takes place within term time, it is a matter for individual schools to agree any allocation from their own delegated resources should additional funding be necessary to meet supply cover costs. The school may also consider making use of funding available through the School Effectiveness and the Pupil Deprivation Grants, subject to the conditions for the use of these grants.
Further information on the CERN programme can be found at: http://teachers.web.cern.ch/teachers/
Antoinette Sandbach (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog gadarnhau faint o athrawon sydd wedi cael hyfforddiant ychwanegol mewn gwyddoniaeth gan Gronfa Ddysgu Undebau Cymru (WULF) ym mhob un o'r pum mlynedd diwethaf? (WAQ66592)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Mawrth 2014
Dirprwy Weinidog Sgiliau a Thechnoleg (Ken Skates): The aim of the Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) is to increase the take-up of learning by non-traditional learners, and overcome barriers to learning arising from structural, personal, occupational or work-based factors. All WULF projects are aligned to the Welsh Government’s Essential Skills in the Workplace programme, which aims to increase the number of adults with essentials skills at level 2.
As WULF’s principle aim is to re-introduce individuals to learning and develop their essential skills, no additional science training has been delivered through WULF
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad ynghylch pa asesiad y mae wedi ei wneud o effaith bosibl argaeledd opsiynau triniaeth newydd ar gyfer hepatitis C yn y ddwy flynedd nesaf? (WAQ66594)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Weinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Mark Drakeford): The Welsh Government is committed to reducing the transmission of hepatitis C and improving the provision of treatment and support programmes for infected individuals in Wales.
Innovation in the development of new drugs and treatments is the key factor in reducing the burden of the disease. There are established processes for the introduction of new treatments into the NHS. The Welsh Government will assess any new treatments as they become available.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Yn dilyn ei ateb i WAQ66067-9, a wnaiff y Gweinidog roi gwybod pryd y bydd Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru yn cyhoeddi data gweithgarwch canolfannau triniaeth hepatitis C ar gyfer 2012? (WAQ66595)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Mark Drakeford: Data collection for 2012 from treatment centres was completed in February 2014. This is being collated and analysed by Public Health Wales and will be published as soon as possible and by July 2014 at the latest.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog gadarnhau bod gwerthusiad cynhwysfawr o effaith y Cynllun Gweithredu Hepatitis Feirysol a Gludir yn y Gwaed wedi ei gynnal a chyhoeddi ei ganfyddiadau? (WAQ66596)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Mark Drakeford: The Blood Borne Viral Hepatitis Action Plan is a five year plan first published in April 2010. An Implementation Board meets regularly, at least every six months, to monitor progress and to identify areas requiring further action. The Board will be evaluating the impact of the Action Plan at the end of its term. Outcomes will be published on the Public Health Wales web site.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu datganiad ynghylch pryd y bydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn cyhoeddi ei chynlluniau ar gyfer hepatitis C ar ôl i'r Cynllun Gweithredu Hepatitis Feirysol a Gludir yn y Gwaed ddod i ben yn 2015? (WAQ66597)
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa drafodaethau y mae'r Gweinidog wedi eu cael gyda’r grwp monitro Cynllun Gweithredu Hepatitis Feirysol a Gludir yn y Gwaed ynglyn â cham 2 y Cynllun Gweithredu? (WAQ66598)
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddarparu datganiad ynghylch pryd y bydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn cyhoeddi cam 2 y Cynllun Gweithredu Hepatitis Feirysol a Gludir yn y Gwaed? (WAQ66599)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014 (WAQ66697-99)
Mark Drakeford: The Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report (2012) highlighted the need for the development of a Liver Disease Delivery Plan for Wales. The Welsh Government has asked Public Health Wales to establish a project group with key stakeholders to progress this.
The opportunities presented by the development of such a plan were discussed at a BBVHAP workshop organised jointly by Welsh Government and Public Health Wales in December 2013 and attended by health board clinical leads and specialist health professionals from across Wales.
Publication of a Liver Disease Delivery Plan for Wales for consultation is expected in the spring of 2014.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa drafodaethau y mae'r Gweinidog wedi eu cael â grwp monitro Cynllun Gweithredu Hepatitis Feirysol a Gludir yn y Gwaed a'r Prif Swyddog Meddygol ar gynnydd yn erbyn y Cynllun Gweithredu Hepatitis Feirysol a Gludir yn y Gwaed? (WAQ66600)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Mark Drakeford: Monitoring implementation of the Blood Borne Viral Hepatitis Action Plan has been delegated to the Implementation Board. This is chaired by a senior official from the office of the Chief Medical Officer and includes health professionals from Public Health Wales and a health board consultant gastroenterologist. I receive progress reports on implementation of the Action Plan as appropriate.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog gyhoeddi adroddiadau blynyddol y grwp monitro Cynllun Gweithredu Hepatitis Feirysol a Gludir yn y Gwaed a ddarparwyd i'r Prif Swyddog Meddygol a Llywodraeth Cymru yn (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 a (d) 2013? (WAQ66601)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Mark Drakeford: The key achievements and outcomes of the Blood Borne Viral Hepatitis Action Plan are published on the Health Protection pages of the Public Health Wales Health web site as follows:
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/page.cfm?orgid=457&pid=68681
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Faint o Fyrddau Iechyd sydd wedi sefydlu Rhwydweithiau Clinigol ar gyfer cynorthwyo a thrin hepatitis feirysol a gofalu amdano ers 2010? (WAQ66602)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Mark Drakeford: Since introduction of the Blood Borne Viral Hepatitis Action Plan, with the exception of Powys, all Health Boards in Wales now have a hepatitis treatment centre with a designated clinical lead to take forward local implementation. Patients in Powys are referred to an appropriate location in neighbouring health board areas.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am faint o (a) Nyrsys Clinigol Arbenigol Hepatitis; (b) Gweithwyr cymorth feirws hepatitis C yn y gymuned ac (c) nyrsys arbenigol iechyd cyhoeddus feirws a gludir yn y gwaed sydd wedi cael eu penodi ym mhob Bwrdd Iechyd ers 2010? (WAQ66603)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Mark Drakeford: Information is not held centrally on the numbers of specialist staff appointed by health boards.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa amcangyfrif y mae'r Gweinidog wedi ei wneud o gyfran y marwolaethau o hepatitis C y gellir eu hatal mewn unrhyw flwyddyn benodol? (WAQ66604)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Mark Drakeford: Hepatitis C is a communicable disease and as such infection is preventable. If hepatitis C infection is diagnosed and treatment is effective, all deaths from hepatitis C are preventable.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am faint o farwolaethau o hepatitis C a fu yn (a) Cymru a (b) pob Bwrdd Iechyd ym mhob blwyddyn ers 2000? (WAQ66605)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Mark Drakeford: The Office for National Statistics is responsible for statistics on deaths for residents in Wales. More information is available at: http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/index.html
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa amcangyfrif y mae'r Gweinidog wedi ei wneud o (a) nifer y bobl sydd wedi cael eu heintio'n gronig â hepatitis C yng Nghymru a (b) nifer y bobl sydd wedi cael triniaeth ar gyfer hepatitis C yng Nghymru ym mhob blwyddyn ers 2000? (WAQ66606)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Mark Drakeford: Studies suggest that 0.4 per cent of the population in Wales, around 12,300 people, have chronic hepatitis C infection. Historic data on confirmed cases of hepatitis C is published on a UK basis by Public Health England. The “Hepatitis C in the UK - 2013 Report” can be found at:
http://www.hpa.org.uk/Publications/InfectiousDiseases/BloodBorneInfections/HepatitisCInTheUK/1307HepatitisCintheUK2013report/ Figures 32 and 33 apply.
As part of the Blood Borne Viral Hepatitis Action Plan, a new data collection has been introduced which includes information on the number of patients with hepatitis C referred for treatment and the number commencing treatment. In reply to WAQ66595, I advised that data for 2011 has been published by Public Health Wales. This can be found at:
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/page.cfm?orgid=457&pid=68681. Data for 2012 is due to be published by July 2014.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa amcangyfrif y mae'r Gweinidog wedi ei wneud o gost flynyddol canlyniadau sy'n gysylltiedig â hepatitis C yng Nghymru? (WAQ66607)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 20 Mai 2014
Mark Drakeford: Information is not collected centrally on this issue.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am (a) faint o drawsblaniadau afu a gynhaliwyd yng Nghymru ym mhob blwyddyn ers 2000 a (b) faint o drawsblaniadau afu a oedd yn sgîl niwed i'r afu yn gysylltiedig â hepatitis C ym mhob blwyddyn ers 2000? (WAQ66608)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Mark Drakeford: There have been no liver transplants undertaken in Wales since 2000. However, data from NHS Blood and Transplant shows that between April 2009 and December 2013, 126 liver transplants (123 from deceased donors and 3 from living donors) were undertaken for Welsh residents at specialist centres in Birmingham, London and Leeds. Data for previous years should be available from NHS Blood and Transplant. Welsh Government does not hold any data on the reason for the transplant.
Data on organ donation and transplants is published by NHS Blood and Transplant at: http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/statistics/
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am faint o farwolaethau o (a) clefyd diwedd oes yr afu a (b) carsinoma hepatogellog a fu yng Nghymru ym mhob blwyddyn ers 2000? (WAQ66609)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Mark Drakeford: The Office for National Statistics is responsible for statistics on deaths for residents in Wales. More information is available at: http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/index.html
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am faint o (a) cyfanswm derbyniadau i'r ysbyty a (b) derbyniadau brys a gafwyd ar gyfer (i) hepatitis C a (ii) carsinoma hepatogellog yng Nghymru ym mhob blwyddyn ers 2000? (WAQ66610)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Mark Drakeford: Data on total hospital admissions and emergency admissions for hepatitis C and hepatocellular carcinoma in Wales are included in the table below:
Source: Patient Episode Database Wales (PEDW), NHS Wales Informatics Service.
Date Extracted: 20/03/2014
Notes:
(a) Data may be subject to change as further submissions are received.
(b) Based on the admitted episode in hospital spell (admissions).
(c) All regular day and night admissions are included, whereas PEDW data online tables exclude these.
(d) ICD-10 codes for hepatitis C are B171 ‘acute hepatitis C’ and B182 ‘chronic viral hepatitis C’ and for hepatocellular carcinoma ICD-10 code is C220 ‘malignant neoplasm: liver cell carcinoma’.
(e) The analysis is based on the principal diagnoses only.
Gofyn i’r Gweinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol a Bwyd
William Powell (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): Ar ba ddyddiad rydych yn bwriadu gosod y Rheoliadau Lles Anifeiliaid (Bridio Cwn) (Cymru) nesaf gerbron Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru? (WAQ66593)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Mawrth 2014
Weinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol a Bwyd (Alun Davies): I will write to you and a copy of the letter will be put on the internet.