Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 22 Gorffennaf 2015 i'w hateb ar 29 Gorffennaf 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)
Rhaid cyflwyno Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig o leiaf bum diwrnod gwaith cyn y disgwylir iddynt 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 Brif Weinidog Cymru
Simon Thomas: Pa drafodaethau y mae'r Prif Weinidog wedi'u cynnal ynglŷn â chynigion Llywodraeth y DU i gau llysoedd yng Nghaerfyrddin a lleoliadau eraill ledled Cymru, a fydd yn effeithio ar fynediad at gyfiawnder? (WAQ69039)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 5 Awst 2015
Prif Weinidog Cymru (Carwyn Jones):
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, Shailesh Vara, wrote to me following his statement to Parliament on 16 July about the UK Government's consultation on the provision of courts and tribunals services in England and Wales.
We have made clear to the UK Government our deep concern at the proposed closures of so many court premises in Wales, which will make access to justice more difficult for citizens in Wales, particularly the most vulnerable in society and those living in rural areas, deprived areas and the valleys. I am working closely with my Ministers to prepare a full and substantive response to the UK Government on the impacts of its proposals for the future provision of the HM Courts and Tribunals Service in Wales.
Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol
Llyr Gruffydd (Gogledd Cymru): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu safbwynt Llywodraeth Cymru ar wiriad ffitrwydd y gyfarwyddeb ar gynefinoedd, sy'n dod i ben ym mis Gorffennaf? (WAQ69036)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 5 Awst 2015
Gweinidog Cyfoeth Naturiol (Carl Sargeant):
The European Commission is undertaking a Fitness Check (REFIT) of the EU nature legislation (specifically, the Directive on the conservation of wild birds; and the Directive on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora).
The UK submitted its response to the European Commission's consultants in April 2015.The Welsh Governments response together with Natural Resources Wales views was included.
Both Directives are considered to have been critical in maintaining and enhancing biodiversity in the UK and in raising the profile of Special Protection Areas for Birds and Special Areas of Conservation (as part of a broader EU network of sites). This has been crucial in setting a level playing field for nature conservation across Member States.
There are areas where additional European Commission guidance would be welcome, in particular on ensuring that the costs of implementing the Directives continues to be proportionate and are outweighed by the benefits.
Particular issues of concern for Wales relates to the difficulties of designating sites to support the conservation of mobile habitats and species; the costs of gathering data and evidence; the need for connectivity between different habitats whilst promoting a broader ecosystem approach to the management of sites in line with the requirements set out in the Environment (Wales) Bill and in our developing Natural Resources Management policies.
Gofyn i Weinidog yr Economi, Gwyddoniaeth a Thrafnidiaeth
Nick Ramsay (Mynwy): A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu'r hyn y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn mynd i'w wneud i gefnogi'r bobl hynny a fydd yn chwilio am swyddi yn dilyn y cyhoeddiad diweddar am gau'r adran ynni adnewyddadwy ym Mabey Bridge yng Nghas-gwent? (WAQ69037)
Nick Ramsay (Mynwy): A wnaiff y Gweinidog ddatganiad am y cyhoeddiad am golli dros 150 o swyddi ym Mabey Bridge yng Nghas-gwent yn sgil cau'r adran ynni adnewyddadwy? (WAQ69038)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 24 Gorffennaf 2015
Gweinidog yr Economi, Gwyddoniaeth a Thrafnidiaeth (Edwina Hart):
Since the announcement, my officials have been working with the company and the prospective buyer of the business to try and overcome the issues that caused the original deal to collapse. These efforts are still ongoing and a number of proposals have been made to Mabey Group. I have written to the chairman of Mabey Group to encourage him to seek a solution that retains employment on the site. In the meantime, a staff consultation process is underway and we will ensure appropriate support is provided to employees, as we did when the company announced the separate closure of it's Infrastructure division in Chepstow at the end of last year.
Gofyn i'r Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa ystyriaeth y mae'r Gweinidog wedi'i rhoi i'r niwed a achosir i bobl sydd â chyflyrau yr ysgyfaint gan lygryddion aer dan do o beraroglyddion/cynnyrch glanhau a pha gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn bwriadu eu cymryd mewn perthynas â'r mater hwn? (WAQ69040)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 29 Gorffennaf 2015
Gweinidog Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol (Mark Drakeford):
These are matters for the UK Government. The manufacture of cleaning products, their chemical composition and labelling in the UK are regulated through EU-wide legislation, notably the 2006 Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation and the 2008 Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) acts as the competent authority for these regulations on behalf of the Secretary of State and Welsh Ministers. Proposals for any additional controls on specific uses of chemicals would be taken forward by the UK at an EU level.
In all workplaces, cleaning products used are subject to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, which sits alongside REACH. This applies to their storage, use and disposal to ensure protection of both staff and the public. Workplace health and safety is the responsibility of the HSE and is not devolved to the Welsh Government.
From a public health perspective, perfumes can be a trigger for asthma and allergies for some individuals but there are many other triggers which can exacerbate asthma and other respiratory conditions not related to indoor chemical exposure or perfume. In all cases, it is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for using each product. Regardless of circumstances, it is always important, from a public health perspective, to ensure good ventilation in any building where people may be present.
Detailed information about REACH, CLP and COSHH is available from the HSE's website.