Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 20 Ionawr 2017 i'w hateb ar 27 Ionawr 2017
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(Dangosir rhif gwreiddiol y cwestiwn mewn cromfachau)
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Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Economi a'r Seilwaith
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet ddatganiad am y cynnydd uchel diweddar ym mhris tocynnau trenau traws ffiniol Arriva? (WAQ71913)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Ionawr 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Economi a Seilwaith (Ken Skates): For 2017, we have again only permitted an increase at the rate of inflation for regulated rail fares. This provides continuity to existing rail users and ensures that travelling by train remains attractive and affordable.
This means that from January 2017 the maximum permitted increase that Arriva Trains Wales could apply to regulated rail fares was 1.9%. What it also means is that any increases in regulated rail fares from January 2018 until the end of the franchise in October 2018 will be capped at the Retail Price Index rate and not a penny more.
The Welsh Government does not have responsibility for unregulated fares which are a commercial product offered by the train operating companies. I understand that Arriva Trains Wales have recently made changes to some of their unregulated rail fares. Although this is a commercial matter for the company, I would expect them and all rail operators in Wales to consider the needs of passengers ensuring that rail travel is affordable when they set prices for unregulated fares.
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd, Llesiant a Chwaraeon
Mohammad Asghar (Dwyrain De Cymru): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet ddatganiad am argaeledd sganio MRI ar gyfer diagnosis o ganser y prostad yng Nghymru? (WAQ71912)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 31 Ionawr 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd, Llesiant a Chwaraeon (Vaughan Gething):
In December 2016, the Royal College of Surgeons in England published the National Prostate Cancer Audit Report for England and Wales. It confirmed TRUS biopsy remains the principal diagnostic technique with 92% of Welsh patients in the audit having this performed. It also reported that 65% of Welsh patients in the audit received multi parametric MRI (mpMRI) as part of staging the cancer.
Mohammad Asghar (Dwyrain De Cymru): Pa gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i rybuddio pobl ynghylch peryglon cymryd steroidau i wella eu delwedd neu eu perfformiad? (WAQ71916)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Ionawr 2017
Gweinidog Iechyd y Cyhoedd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Rebecca Evans): We are undertaking a number of actions to warn people about the dangers of taking steroids and these are highlighted in our Substance Misuse Delivery Plan (2016-18).
On the 19th January we held a national symposium, in partnership with Sport Wales, Public Health Wales and other partners, which focused on Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs). The symposium highlighted the effects IPEDs can have on individuals, families and communities and looked at how agencies can work together to tackle this issue.
In conjunction with Public Health Wales, a website (www.ipedinfo.co.uk) has been developed which provides evidence based information and harm reduction advice for those using or considering use of IPEDs. We have also developed a ‘Steroids and Image Enhancing Drug Toolkit’ for use with young people aged 11-16 in educational and youth service settings.
We will continue to design harm reduction information and advice surrounding IPEDs and these will be distributed via targeted outlets to ensure individuals both using and those at risk of using IPEDs are fully aware of the risks and harms. We will also be producing a guide for parents and young people on alcohol, volatile substances and drugs which will include information on IPEDs.
Russell George (Sir Drefaldwyn): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet roi manylion trafodaethau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'u cael â Bwrdd Iechyd Addysgu Powys ynghylch proses Future Fit y GIG yn ymwneud â gwasanaethau ysbytai'r dyfodol yn Swydd Amwythig, Telford a Wrekin a chanolbarth Cymru? (WAQ71919) Russell George (Sir Drefaldwyn): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet roi manylion trafodaethau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'u cael â Bwrdd Rhaglen Future Fit y GIG yn ymwneud â gwasanaethau ysbytai'r dyfodol yn Swydd Amwythig, Telford a Wrekin a chanolbarth Cymru? (WAQ71920) Russell George (Sir Drefaldwyn): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet roi manylion trafodaethau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'u cael â grwpiau comisiynu clinigol Telford a Wreakin a Swydd Amwythig ynghylch proses Future Fit y GIG? (WAQ71921) Russell George (Sir Drefaldwyn): A yw Llywodraeth Cymru wedi mynegi safbwynt cyhoeddus i gefnogi'r opsiwn dewisol a gyflwynwyd gan Fwrdd Rhaglen Future Fit y GIG, sy'n argymell y dylai'r ganolfan gofal brys newydd gael ei lleoli yn Ysbyty Brenhinol Amwythig? (WAQ71922)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Ionawr 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd, Llesiant a Chwaraeon (Vaughan Gething): The Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Groups Joint Committee were unable to agree a preferred option for the NHS Future Fit programme at its meeting on 12 December 2016. They therefore agreed not to go to public consultation whilst further work is undertaken. I understand that the NHS England Future Fit Programme Board is looking at carrying out an independent review.
This is an NHS England initiative and, as such, the Welsh Government has not had direct contact with the NHS Future Fit Programme Board or the respective clinical commissioning groups. Powys Teaching Health Board is involved fully in the process but does not have a vote on the Future Fit proposals. My officials are in regular communication with the health board to discuss the situation and the implications for Powys patients. I was also able to discuss this matter with health board colleagues when I visited Montgomeryshire on 12 January.
I understand that representatives from the health board and Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust met with the Montgomeryshire Local Committee of Powys Community Health Council on 24 January to update them on the current position.
It is disappointing the process has been delayed further and that uncertainty remains about the future of services. This will cause anxiety for patients and staff alike and means Powys Teaching Health Board and the NHS Future Fit Programme Board is unable to begin a formal consultation dialogue with communities across mid Wales.
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet ddatganiad am benderfyniad yr Arolygiaeth Gynllunio ynghylch Bwlch Sychnant, gyda sylw arbennig i'r nifer fawr o wrthwynebiadau cyhoeddus a gafwyd, a'r ffaith iddo gael ei wrthod yn wreiddiol gan Bwyllgor Cynllunio Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy? (WAQ71914)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Chwefror 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig (Lesley Griffiths): Once a decision has been issued on an appeal against the refusal of planning permission, the Welsh Ministers have no further jurisdiction in the matter. In practice this means the Welsh Ministers cannot review the decision or comment on it in any way. The only way a decision can be challenged is through the courts. The challenge period in this case expired on 27 January.
A copy of the Inspectors decision and her reasoning behind the decision to allow the appeal can be found on the Planning Inspectorate's Wales casework web-site https://acp.planningportal.gov.uk/CaseSearch.aspx
The Planning Inspectorate's reference number for the appeal is 3148027.
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gymunedau a Phlant
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet amlinellu beth y mae'n ei ystyried i fod yn sbardun rhesymol i awdurdodau lleol weithredu eu polisïau tywydd oer, o ran darparu lloches i'r rhai sy'n cysgu ar y stryd. (WAQ71915)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Ionawr 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gymunedau a Phlant (Carl Sargeant): Our guidance states each Authority should have a written cold weather plan to mitigate the worst effects of rough sleeping. In view of the uncertainty of the weather in Wales, each local authority is expected to use good judgement to put its plan into action during periods of adverse weather.
Mohammad Asghar (Dwyrain De Cymru): Pa drafodaethau y mae Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet wedi'u cael â rhai sydd â diddordeb ynghylch y cyfnod o amser wedi'r hyn y gellir codi tâl ychwanegol ar landlordiaid am barhau i fod wedi cofrestru o dan gynllun Rhentu Doeth Cymru? (WAQ71918)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Ionawr 2017
Carl Sargeant: I have not personally held any discussions about the period of time after which landlords may be charged a further registration fee. Under section 15(4) of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, the earliest point at which the licensing authority may charge a further fee for continued registration is five years after the registration fee was charged. The licensing authority has developed its fees policy based on this.
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Addysg
Mohammad Asghar (Dwyrain De Cymru): Pa gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i hyrwyddo hyfforddiant sgiliau achub bywyd mewn ysgolion? (WAQ71917)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Ionawr 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Addysg (Kirsty Williams): The Welsh Government understands the importance of life saving. Schools are best placed to make decisions about how to teach these skills to their children, including working with specialist providers such the British Heart foundation and St John’s ambulance, who can offer the type of expert support, including teaching CPR and life saving skills, most relevant to their learners. The Personal and social education framework for 7 to 19-year-olds in Wales is designed to support and provide scope for schools to deliver important lessons such as life saving skills.
In addition, the new Welsh Baccalaureate qualification being taught in schools also provides opportunities for learners to study Community, Global Citizenship and Enterprise/Employability Challenge Briefs which may include elements of first aid and CPR.
Over the coming weeks my officials are scheduled to meet with the British Heart Foundation to discuss further ways of supporting the teaching profession to ensure they have the confidence and resources to deliver effective lessons in this area.
Looking ahead the Health and Well-being Area of Learning and Experience will consider evidence for all topics including developing practical skills for life such as administering first aid. Discussions have already been held with organisations such as the British Red Cross about the new curriculum and as the development work progresses there will be opportunities for these and other organisations to feed in to the process