​Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 21 Mehefin 2016 i'w hateb ar 28 Mehefin 2016

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 o leiaf bum diwrnod gwaith cyn y maent i gael eu hateb.  Yn ymarferol, bydd Gweinidogion yn ceisio ateb o fewn saith neu wyth diwrnod ond nid oes rheidrwydd arnynt i wneud hynny. Caiff yr atebion eu cyhoeddi yn yr iaith y maent yn cael eu darparu, gyda chyfieithiad i'r Saesneg o ymatebion a ddarperir yn Gymraeg.

Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Economi a'r Seilwaith

Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff y Gweinidog gadarnhau pam nad oedd cais Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer cyllid yr UE i gael gwared ar y cylchfannau ar yr A55 yn bodloni'r meini prawf o ran ariannu? (WAQ70520)

Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): Yn dilyn gwrthod y cais am gyllid yr UE i gael gwared ar y cylchfannau ar yr A55, a wnaiff y Gweinidog gadarnhau a yw Llywodraeth Cymru yn bwriadu cyflwyno cais arall am gyllid ar gyfer y gwaith yma? (WAQ70521)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 30 Mehefin 2016

Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Economi a'r Seilwaith (Ken Skates): Calls for funding under the Connecting Europe Facility are highly competitive and oversubscribed. The bid was judged eligible but was not recommended for funding after an assessment against the Award Criteria set by the Commission. Yes, the Welsh Government will submit a bid for funding under the West Wales and the Valleys ERDF Programme as indicated in the National Transport Finance Plan 2015. 
 

Russell George (Sir Drefaldwyn): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi manylion y Gronfa Ffeithiol ac Adloniant gwerth £400,000 i hyrwyddo gwaith cynhyrchu teledu yng Nghymru, fel yr addawyd gan Lywodraeth flaenorol Cymru a Sky Vision?  (WAQ70522)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 23 Mehefin 2016

Ken Skates: The Welsh Government and Sky Vision will each invest £200,000 into the Fund. The project levels for each individual project will vary as will the contribution ratio from Welsh Government and Sky Vision, depending on the stage of development:

Russell George (Sir Drefaldwyn) Pa ddangosyddion y bydd y Gweinidog yn eu defnyddio i fesur llwyddiant y Gronfa Ffeithiol ac Adloniant? (WAQ70523)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 23 Mehefin 2016

Ken Skates: The main aims of the Fund are to:

•   encourage producers and broadcasters to produce more in Wales, and with Welsh creative and production talent.
•   develop the skillset of Welsh talent in the creation and production of factual and the entertainment television.
•   establish on-going revenue opportunities for producers in Wales through the exploitation of IP both nationally and internationally.

In order to ensure close monitoring of whether the above aims are being met, Sky Vision are required to submit a written summary of all approved projects to the Welsh Government on a quarterly basis.   This will enable us to monitor the number and type of projects supported, the total amount invested by the Fund, the level of Welsh Government contribution, a brief description of the project and any deliverables, such as expenditure on Welsh goods and services.

Russell George (Sir Drefaldwyn): A all y Gweinidog roi manylion y cwmnïau teledu rhyngwladol sydd â diddordeb yn y maes cynhyrchu teledu yng Nghymru o ganlyniad i'r Gronfa Ffeithiol ac Adloniant? (WAQ70524)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 23 Mehefin 2016

Ken Skates: The Fund was only launched in May and so it is too early to be able to provide this information. The intention is that the Fund will enable a significant increase in the number of factual and entertainment programmes coming out of Wales, and will provide unprecedented access to the international content market. Sky Vision is a global distributor of tv programmes across all genres, and represents content from an extensive range of broadcasters, including Sky's own channels and other UK and European broadcasters, and producers in the UK, the USA, Australia, Germany, France, Holland and South Africa.   Sky Vision's sales team has worldwide reach, through attendance and representation at all major markets, and the company has significant experience of launching programmes internationally. This gives us confidence that the opportunity to work in an international arena will be greatly enhanced as a result of this Fund.

Russell George (Sir Drefaldwyn): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am gynnydd Ardaloedd Twf Lleol yng nghefn gwlad Cymru? (WAQ70525)

Russell Georgen (Sir Drefaldwyn): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am grŵp gweithredu Ardal Twf Lleol Dyffryn Teifi? (WAQ70526)

Russell George (Sir Drefaldwyn): A wnaiff y Gweinidog gadarnhau a fydd yn parhau i gefnogi Ardaloedd Twf Lleol yn ystod y Pumed Cynulliad? (WAQ70527)

Russell George (Sir Drefaldwyn): Pa ddangosyddion y bydd y Gweinidog yn eu defnyddio i fesur perfformiad Ardaloedd Twf Lleol yn eu herbyn yn ystod tymor y Pumed Cynulliad? (WAQ70528)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Mehefin 2016

Ken Skates:  Task and Finish Groups, established in both Powys and the Teifi Valley areas, proposed a broad range of actions, many of which are being taken forward and as part of wider programmes, such as Business Wales, transport and ICT infrastructure improvements.  The Task and Finish Group in the Teifi Valley is currently reviewing implementation and I look forward to receiving their further advice in due course.  In the meantime, I will continue to review progress and consider appropriate indicators in due course to help shape future direction.

Russell George (Sir Drefaldwyn): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi manylion y cyngor a'r cymorth penodol sydd ar gael gan Cyllid Cymru a Busnes Cymru i'r rhai sy'n gwneud ceisiadau i'r Gronfa Olyniaeth Rheoli? (WAQ70529)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 23 Mehefin 2016

Ken Skates: Finance Wales and Business Wales will work collaboratively in promoting and implementing the Fund. This is in line with the Welsh Government's stated objective of achieving a better integration of business funding and support for SMEs, in identifying and supporting succession deals.

Specifically Business Wales will assess and where appropriate support the needs of companies, whether referred  from Finance Wales or otherwise, in order to improve their investment readiness.

Russell George (Sir Drefaldwyn): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu ei gynlluniau ar gyfer y Gronfa Olyniaeth Rheoli yn ystod y Pumed Cynulliad? (WAQ70530)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 23 Mehefin 2016

Ken Skates: The Wales Management Succession Fund will provide specific funding to support the transfer of ownership of Welsh companies to their employees and management teams. The Fund, managed by Finance Wales, will target companies that are unable to access funding from banks due to a lack of security and where there is no provision by private equity houses due to the relatively low transaction size. It also has the ability to offer investment terms of up to 7 years.

Russell George (Sir Drefaldwyn): A wnaiff y Gweinidog nodi sawl unigolyn sydd wedi gwneud cais i'r Gronfa Olyniaeth Rheoli ers ei chyhoeddi ym mis Ebrill 2016? (WAQ70531)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 23 Mehefin 2016

Ken Skates: No businesses have yet benefitted from the fund which was launched in April 2016. However, Finance Wales is currently considering a strong pipeline of proposals and the Fund is expected to make its first investments in the near future.  To date, Finance Wales has assisted over 90 businesses in Wales to secure succession funding through its other funds.

Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd, Llesiant a Chwaraeon

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn): Sawl ambiwlans sydd ar waith yn Betsi Cadwaladr i ymateb i alwadau coch ac oren? (WAQ70511)

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn): Sawl ambiwlans sydd ar waith sydd wedi'u lleoli yn Ynys Môn? (WAQ70512)

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn): Ar sawl achlysur yn ystod blwyddyn ariannol 15/16 y mae ambiwlansys sydd wedi'u lleoli yn Ynys Môn wedi gorfod trosglwyddo cleifion sydd eisoes mewn un ysbyty i ysbyty arall? (WAQ70513)  

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn): Ar sawl achlysur yn ystod blwyddyn ariannol 15/16 y mae ambiwlans a'i chriw sydd wedi'u lleoli yn Ynys Môn wedi treulio'r rhan fwyaf o'u shifft (dros 50 y cant) y tu allan i Ynys Môn? (WAQ70514) 

Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn): Ar sawl achlysur yn ystod blwyddyn ariannol 15/16 y mae ambiwlans sydd wedi'i lleoli y tu allan i Ynys Môn wedi ymateb i alwad yn Ynys Môn? (WAQ70515)  

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 30 Mehefin 2016

Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd, Llesiant a Chwaraeon(Vaughan Gething): We do not hold this information centrally. This type of operational information would be held by the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust:
www.was-tr.wales.nhs.uk/

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi manylion cymorth Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer gwasanaethau cyfeillio yng Nghymru, fel y rhaglen beilot ym Mwrdd Iechyd Lleol Aneurin Bevan, Prescription for Loneliness? (WAQ70537)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 30 Mehefin 2016

Vaughan Gething: Welsh Government recognises the importance of befriending schemes in helping to tackle loneliness and isolation. We have worked with and provided funding to a number of third sector organisations in Wales. The Aneurin Bevan pilot has been funded by the Big Lottery and my officials will update me on the findings of this work, so we can learn from and share with others.

The issue of loneliness and isolation has also been recognised in the Older People's Strategy and the Ageing Well in Wales Programme. We have worked closely with the Older People's Commissioner and have also provided £50k funding this year to support the Ageing Well in Wales Programme. This work recognises that loneliness and isolation is a cross government and cross sector issue.

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi ffigur pendant ar nifer y cyn-filwyr sy'n dioddef Anhwylder Straen Wedi Trawma yng Nghymru yn y flwyddyn 2015-16? (WAQ70541)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Gorffennaf 2016

Gweinidog Iechyd y Cyhoedd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Rebecca Evans): This information in not held centrally.

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi manylion nifer y cyn-filwyr a gafodd eu hatgyfeirio i wasanaeth Cyn-filwyr GIG Cymru yn ystod y blynyddoedd 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13. 2013-14, 2014-15 a 2015-16? (WAQ70542)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Gorffennaf 2016

Rebecca Evans: The breakdown of referrals to Veterans NHS Wales by year is:
2010-11 191
2011-12 205
2012-13 329
2013-14 390
2014-15 542
2015-16 592*
*The 2015-16 figure includes extrapolated data for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board between December 2015 and March 2016.
Veterans who think they may be suffering from PTSD can refer themselves to Veterans NHS Wales or can access it through other organisations such as military charities and primary care.

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi manylion cyllid Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer gwasanaeth Cyn-filwyr GIG Cymru yn ystod y blynyddoedd 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13. 2013-14, 2014-15 a 2015-16? (WAQ70545)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Gorffennaf 2016

Rebecca Evans: The breakdown of Welsh Government funding to Veterans NHS Wales by year is:

2010-11         £485,000
2011-12         £485,000
2012-13         £485,000
2013-14         £485,000
2014-15         £585,000
2015-16         £585,000

Welsh Government also provided an additional £30,000 from June 2015 to June 2016, to Veterans NHS Wales to provide support to victims and families in Wales who may have been affected psychologically by the Tunisian and Paris atrocities.

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu'r cymorth wedi'i deilwra sydd ar gael ar hyn o bryd i gyn-filwyr o fewn GIG Cymru? (WAQ70546)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Mehefin 2016

Rebecca Evans: Veterans NHS Wales provides dedicated Veteran therapists in each health board area providing specialist outpatient care for veterans with mental health problems, such as PTSD. It can also help signpost veterans and their families to other support they may require.
The Veterans and Reserves Mental Health Programme continues to support referrals and self-referrals. It is available to all ex-Service personnel (including Reservists) and provides access to consultants with the knowledge and skills of a military background.
WHC (2008) 051 ‘Priority Treatment and Healthcare for Veterans’ asks GPs to consider when making referrals whether, in their clinical opinion, priority treatment may be appropriate as the patient’s condition relates to military service.

Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig

Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i helpu i ddiogelu rhywogaethau sydd mewn perygl, a rhywogaethau a ddiogelir sy'n byw yng Nghymru? (WAQ70516)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 30 Mehefin 2016

Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig (Lesley Griffiths): The Environment (Wales) Act and the Well-being of Future Generations Act provides new drivers and frameworks to support biodiversity action across Wales. Our Nature Recovery Plan, developed alongside this new legislation, sets out our objectives and actions to achieve our ambition to reverse the decline in our biodiversity by 2020. This will contribute to the nation’s well-being and the sustainable management of our natural resources.

Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i fynd i'r afael â chreu ynysoedd o boblogaethau'r wiwer goch? (WAQ70517)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 30 Mehefin 2016

Lesley Griffiths: A framework has been developed for the recovery of the red squirrel population. This is set out in the 'Conservation Plan for Red Squirrels in Wales' (2009) developed by the Wales Squirrel Forum and Wales Squirrel Partnership.

This framework is reinforced through the Welsh Government's commitment to the UK Squirrel Accord. The aim being, 'Red squirrel populations protected, thriving and greys controlled, through targeted and sustained action'.
 
The Welsh Government is contributing to the outcomes of a UK-wide, European LIFE project  to advance the effective management of invasive grey squirrels and reverse regional native red squirrel decline.

Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i gefnogi poblogaethau'r wiwer goch yng Nghymru? (WAQ70518)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 30 Mehefin 2016

Lesley Griffiths: A framework has been developed for the recovery of the red squirrel population. This is set out in the ‘Conservation Plan for Red Squirrels in Wales’ (2009) developed by the Wales Squirrel Forum and Wales Squirrel Partnership.
This framework is reinforced through the Welsh Government’s commitment to the UK Squirrel Accord. The aim being ‘Red squirrel populations protected, thriving and greys controlled, through targeted and sustained action’.
The Welsh Government is contributing to the outcomes of a UK-wide, European LIFE project to advance the effective management of invasive grey squirrels and reverse regional native red squirrel decline.

Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i reoli poblogaethau'r wiwer lwyd mewn ardaloedd lle mae poblogaethau o'r wiwer goch? (WAQ70519)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 30 Mehefin 2016

Lesley Griffiths: The Welsh Government supports the approach to grey squirrel management set out in the 'Conservation Plan for Red Squirrels in Wales' (2009) as developed by the Wales Squirrel Forum and Wales Squirrel Partnership.
 
Welsh Government officials are working with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the Woodland Strategy Advisory Panel to develop a Grey squirrel management plan.

There is a selection process for Glastir Advanced applicants which include identifying land which falls within priority red squirrel areas.  Successful applicants are offered Glastir Contracts which may contain a number of activities to benefit red squirrel populations including the management of grey squirrels.

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): Pa asesiad y mae'r Gweinidog wedi'i wneud o amcangyfrifon Age Cymru yn 2015 bod 57 y cant o bobl hŷn mewn tlodi tanwydd? (WAQ70533)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Gorffennaf 2016

Lesley Griffiths: I will write to you and a copy of the letter will be put on the internet

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu ei chynlluniau i fynd i'r afael â thlodi tanwydd yn ystod y Pumed Cynulliad? (WAQ70534)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 30 Mehefin 2016

Lesley Griffiths: Within the powers available to the Welsh Government, the most direct way in which we can tackle fuel poverty is to improve the energy efficiency of homes in Wales. We will prioritise support for those householders on low incomes or living in the most energy inefficient homes.
From April 2012 to March 2015, the Welsh Government Warm Homes Nest and Arbed schemes improved the energy efficiency of over 27,000 homes across Wales. This figure will increase further when we publish the achievements of the Nest scheme in 2015/16.
Welsh Government Warm Homes is continuing and we will continue to do all that we can do to reduce the number of households in Wales living in fuel poverty.

Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gymunedau a Phlant

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi manylion y cyn-filwyr sy'n byw mewn llety â chymorth o ganlyniad i'r Grant Tai Cymdeithasol o £2 filiwn, a gyhoeddwyd gan Lywodraeth flaenorol Cymru yn 2013-14? (WAQ70532)

Derbynwiyd ateb ar 30 Mehefin 2016

Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gymunedau a Phlant (Carl Sargeant): Schemes were identified for funding based on expressions of interest identified by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Joint Housing Advice Office (JSHAO).
The funding has provided 26 new affordable homes, 20 of which have been allocated to ex-Armed Forces personnel to date.

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi manylion ei gynlluniau i godi cynhwysiant ariannol yn ystod y Pumed Cynulliad? (WAQ70535)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Mehefin 2016

Carl Sargeant: Promoting financial inclusion is a key priority for the Welsh Government during the Fifth Assembly.  The 2016 Financial Inclusion Strategy sets out how we aspire to work with partner organisations – in Wales and at a UK level - to help improve access to affordable credit and financial services, access to financial information, including debt advice, as well as the need to improve financial capability in Wales.

A Delivery Plan is currently being developed in consultation with key partners and informed by responses to the public consultation on the draft Strategy.  The Delivery Plan, which will be published later this year, will set out the actions and success measures required to increase financial inclusion across Wales. 

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog gadarnhau a fydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn parhau i ddarparu cyllid ar gyfer undebau credyd ar ôl 2017? (WAQ70536)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Mehefin 2016

Carl Sargeant: Whilst no decisions have been made on Welsh Government funding for Credit Unions post March 2017, I see Credit Unions continuing to play a key role in the promotion of financial inclusion. £1.9m of Welsh Government funding has been provided over three years since April 2014 to help credit unions support financially excluded members. I will set out my intentions when I have fully considered the possible options.

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): Pa gynlluniau sydd gan y Gweinidog ar gyfer y grant gwasanaethau cynghori rheng flaen unwaith y daw i ben yn 2017? (WAQ70538)

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): Pa ystyriaethau y mae'r Gweinidog wedi'u rhoi i symleiddio ffynonellau cyllid cyhoeddus fel y grant gwasanaethau cynghori rheng flaen? (WAQ70539)

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu a fydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn gwarantu cyllid ar gyfer y grant gwasanaethau cynghori rheng flaen tan ddiwedd y Pumed Cynulliad? (WAQ70544)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Mehefin 2016

Carl Sargeant: No decisions have been made on the Front Line Advice services Grant post March 2017. The Welsh Government recognises the importance of free and independent advice being available to the most vulnerable people in our society. I expect to make decisions in relation to future Front-line advice services grant in the coming months.

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): Pa fesurau y mae'r Gweinidog yn eu cymryd i rymuso cymunedau fel y gallent helpu i fynd i'r afael â materion fel ymddygiad gwrth-gymdeithasol, unigrwydd a diogelwch cymunedol? (WAQ70540)

Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Mehefin 2016

Carl Sargeant: It is vital that the people of Wales should feel safe in their homes and communities. Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour are not directly devolved matters but many of the drivers that impact on Community Safety such as housing and health are devolved and we are determined to do everything in our power to make the people of Wales feel safer. We work closely with the four Chief Constables of Wales and the four Police and Crime Commissioners on matters of mutual interest and we provide funding for a number of initiatives aimed at making communities safer including:
 

Mark Isherwood (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog nodi faint sydd wedi'i glustnodi ar gyfer y grant gwasanaethau cynghori rheng flaen yn 2016-17? (WAQ70543)

Answer received on 27 June 2016

Carl Sargeant: £2.2million has been committed this year until March 2017 for the Front Line Advice Services grant.