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Answers to Questions not reached in Plenary
30/09/2009
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Contents
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Stroke Services |
Q2 Irene James: Will the Minister make a statement on stroke services in Wales? OAQ(3)1212(HSS) |
The Minister for Health and Social Services (Edwina Hart):I recognise that stroke services in Wales must improve and I have designated stroke services as one of my priorities. I have had many discussions with patients, the NHS, the Stroke Association, AMs and with officials on the action being taken to improve these services right across Wales
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Diabetes |
Q11 William Graham: Will the Minister outline policies to increase an awareness of type 2 diabetes in Wales? OAQ(3)1197(HSS) |
Edwina Hart: Through Health Challenge Wales, we have provided literature and web-based advice about how to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The national service framework for diabetes has also raised the profile of diabetes services across Wales. |
Foot Care Services |
Q12 Christine Chapman: Will the Minister make a statement on foot care services for older people in Wales? OAQ(3)1219(HSS) |
Edwina Hart: I recognise the importance of good foot care for the elderly. Provision of NHS chiropody and podiatry services is a matter for local determination by local health boards. I have asked health service planners across Wales to make improvements to the delivery of therapy services including chiropody and podiatry. |
Unsafe Staffing Levels |
Q13 Peter Black: Will the Minister make a statement on the reporting of unsafe staffing levels within the Welsh NHS? OAQ(3)1205(HSS) |
Edwina Hart: If LHBs have concerns about staffing levels, this is reported to regional offices and any difficulties in medical recruitment are reported to the Welsh Assembly Government on a monthly basis. A junior doctor review group has been established to develop plans to improve recruitment and retention in NHS Wales. |
Equality of Access |
Q14 Andrew R.T. Davies: Will the Minister make a statement on equality of access to NHS services in Wales? OAQ(3)1184(HSS) |
Edwina Hart: The NHS in Wales is working hard to ensure that all Welsh residents have equal access to the high-quality health services they need, no matter which part of Wales they live. |
Workforce Access |
Q15 Peter Black: Will the Minister make a statement on workforce planning in the NHS in Wales? OAQ(3)1204(HSS) |
Edwina Hart: An integrated workforce planning system was introduced into NHS Wales in June 2008. Training has built capacity and capability within LHBs and a workforce configuration tool was made available to analyse future workforce needs. The workforce unit has analysed 2009 plans and provided feedback which will improve processes next year. |
Questions to Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport
Rail Services (South-east Wales) |
Q11 Irene James: Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Assembly Government is doing to improve rail services in south-east Wales? OAQ(3)1167(ECT) |
The Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport (Ieuan Wyn Jones): The National Transport Plan sets out how we will improve rail services across Wales, including south-east Wales. |
Public Transport in Islwyn |
Q12 Irene James: What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to improve public transport in Islwyn? OAQ(3)1168(ECT) |
Ieuan Wyn Jones: We are continuing to invest in the development of bus services throughout Islwyn, as well as supporting rail services on both the Rhymney valley and Ebbw valley lines. |
The Economy of North Wales |
Q13 Lesley Griffiths: What is the Welsh Assembly Government doing to help the economy of North Wales? OAQ(3)1156(ECT) |
Ieuan Wyn Jones: We are continuing our efforts to lead Wales out of recession. We have supported over 1,000 North Wales employees with ProAct. Several requests for single investment funding are being considered, and over £0.5 million in Wrexham alone has recently been offered between four companies for research and development purposes. |
The Current Economic Conditions |
Q14 Alun Davies: Will the Minister make a statement on discussions he has held with the UK government on responding to the current economic conditions? OAQ(3)1184(ECT) |
Ieuan Wyn Jones: I have frequent discussions with a wide range of UK Government Ministers. I regularly meet the Secretary of State for Wales at the economic summits and other UK Government Ministers at meetings of the Joint Ministerial Committee, the last of which was held on 16 September 2009. |
The Heart of Wales Line |
Q15 Kirsty Williams: Will the Minister make a statement on the continuation of the use of concessionary bus passes on the Heart of Wales line? OAQ(3)1170(ECT) |
Ieuan Wyn Jones: We are currently reviewing the concessionary fares rail pilot scheme on the Heart of Wales line and I will make a further announcement shortly. |