Cwestiynau Ysgrifenedig y Cynulliad a gyflwynwyd ar 24 Ionawr 2017 i'w hateb ar 31 Ionawr 2017
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 Brif Weinidog Cymru
Eluned Morgan (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): Pa sicrwydd y gall Llywodraeth Cymru ei roi i ddefnyddwyr sy'n teithio dramor na fydd costau crwydro ar ffonau symudol yn cynyddu ar ôl gadael yr UE? (WAQ71927)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 27 Ionawr 2017
Y Prif Weinidog (Carwyn Jones): We are yet to understand the full implications of Brexit on issues including mobile roaming charges within the European Union. As such it is difficult to provide assurances relating to potential increases in costs to consumers.
However, the Welsh Government is working to protect and promote the interests of Wales during negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union (EU), and ensure the best possible outcome for the people of Wales.
Eluned Morgan (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): Pa sicrwydd y gall Llywodraeth Cymru ei roi i gyrff anllywodraethol sydd wedi dibynnu ar gyllid yr UE? (WAQ71928)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 31 Ionawr 2017
Carwyn Jones: The Welsh Government has repeatedly called for the UK Government to replace, in full, the £370 million a year needs-based funding that Wales receives for EU regional policy, including the structural funds.
We continue to press this message both formally and informally at Ministerial and official levels, including through the Joint Ministerial Committee.
Our EU White Paper, Securing Wales' Future (launched 23 January), repeats our call for EU funding in Wales to be replaced in full and for regional economic development, a devolved area of policy, to be delivered by the Welsh Government, working in partnership with NGOs, local authorities, HE/FE, business, and the third sector.
Eluned Morgan (Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru): Beth y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei wneud i gyflymu'r broses o wario arian yr UE cyn inni adael yr UE? (WAQ71929)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 31 Ionawr 2017
Carwyn Jones: All European structural and investment fund projects approved before the UK leaves the EU are protected by the UK Government’s full lifetime expenditure guarantee that was announced last October.
So far, the Welsh Government has invested more than £1.3 billion (68%) of Wales’ £1.93 billion European Structural Funds allocation for 2014–2020. In addition, we have invested over £547 million to schemes under the Rural Development Programme for 2014–2020 (57% of the programme), including £394 million of EU funds.
We have a strong pipeline of further investments under development and we are committed to making funding decisions as soon as we can so that activities which meet our programme objectives and targets can get underway at the earliest opportunity. However, it remains the case that our ability to invest the remaining funds as planned is dependent on the UK Government’s timescale for leaving the EU.
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Economi a'r Seilwaith
David Rees (Aberafan): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet nodi beth fydd rôl gweithgynhyrchu yn strategaeth economaidd Llywodraeth Cymru? (WAQ71930)
David Rees (Aberafan): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet roi manylion y camau a gymerodd Llywodraeth Cymru i ddiweddaru ei Strategaeth Economaidd yn dilyn
a) etholiad y Cynulliad yn 2016?
b) canlyniad y refferendwm ar aelodaeth yr UE?
c) cyhoeddiad Prif Weinidog y DU ei bod yn bwriadu tynnu'r
DU allan o'r farchnad sengl? (WAQ71931)
David Rees (Aberafan): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet nodi ar ba sectorau hanfodol o'r economi y bydd yn seilio ei Strategaeth Ddiwydiannol? (WAQ71932)
David Rees (Aberafan): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet ddarparu amserlen ar gyfer cyhoeddi unrhyw Strategaeth Economaidd ddiwygiedig sydd gan Lywodraeth Cymru? (WAQ71933)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 31 Ionawr 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Economi a'r Seilwaith (Ken Skates): We are developing four cross-cutting strategies that will frame our approach to delivering prosperity for all. Whilst I am leading the work on Prosperous and Secure, I am also working closely with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that all four strategies reflect and support our economic priorities. This includes promoting manufacturing as a key growth sector in the Welsh economy. We are looking to complete this work in the Spring.
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet roi gwybod pa gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i ddiogelu lles anifeiliaid wrth eu cludo i'r lladd-dy a drwy gydol y broses o'u lladd? (WAQ71926)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Chwefror 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig (Lesley Griffiths): The Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Implementation Plan for 2016/17 include specific actions and a description of how the Welsh Government will make progress on the welfare of animals at time of killing and during transport.
The mid-year review of the Implementation Plan will be published in February 2017.
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa asesiad y mae Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet wedi'i wneud o'r risg i seilwaith trafnidiaeth hanfodol a bywyd pe bai amddiffynfeydd arfordirol Hen Golwyn yn methu? (WAQ71936)
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet ddatganiad am y risgiau sy'n gysylltiedig â llifogydd o ran cefnffordd yr A55 a Rheilffordd Gogledd Cymru yn ardal Hen Golwyn? (WAQ71937)
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): Pa gamau y mae Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet yn eu cymryd i wella amddiffynfeydd arfordirol yn Hen Golwyn? (WAQ71938)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Chwefror 2017
Lesley Griffiths: The Welsh Government is working with Local Authorities planning for a £150 million capital investment in coastal risk management infrastructure. My officials are in regular contact with Conwy Council on the development of business cases for potential schemes to be considered for funding from the programme, including for improving the coastal defences at Old Colwyn. We have previously supported Conwy Council in producing a project appraisal report which assesses risk and identified preferred options for works to the whole of the Colwyn Bay waterfront.
The direct risk to people and properties is not immediate at Old Colwyn. However, without further work to maintain the defences, our assessment is there are risks over time to key infrastructure including the promenade, the main railway line and the A55 Trunk Road. The role of the coastal defences in protecting these and others assets needs to be factored into the business case and reflected in funding proposals and a partnership approach from those whose assets will benefit from reduced risk. It is essential all interested parties work towards a shared solution to manage the risk to infrastructure at this location.
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyllid a Llywodraeth Leol
Janet Finch-Saunders (Aberconwy): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet roi gwybod sut y bydd y cynllun rhyddhad trosiannol, gwerth £10 miliwn yn gweithio o ran busnesau bach, ac amlinellu'n glir beth yw'r meini prawf y bydd angen i fusnesau eu bodloni er mwyn elwa arno? (WAQ71934)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 1 Chwefror 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyllid a Llywodraeth Leol (Mark Drakeford): The transitional rates relief will assist ratepayers in receipt of Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR) on 31 March 2017 who would be adversely affected by increases in their rateable value following the revaluation on 1 April 2017. Subject to a minimum increase in liability of £100, this relief will be applied automatically to eligible ratepayers’ bills, enabling them to phase in any increases in the amount they have to pay over a three-year period. Under this relief ratepayers will pay 25% of any increased liability in year one, 50% in year two and 75% in year three. The scheme is being fully funded by the Welsh Government.
Gofyn i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Addysg
Darren Millar (Gorllewin Clwyd): A wnaiff Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet egluro beth yw trefniadau Llywodraeth Cymru o ran cynorthwyo myfyrwyr ar gyfer cyrsiau ôl-radd sy'n dechrau yn ystod blwyddyn academaidd 2017/18? (WAQ71935)
Derbyniwyd ateb ar 31 Ionawr 2017
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Addysg (Kirsty Williams): I am committed to ensuring postgraduate students have access to appropriate support and consulted on proposals last year.
I expect to be able to announce that the Welsh Government will implement a support scheme for 2017/18 very shortly. This will be subject to appropriate legislation being made by the National Assembly in April of this year. Full and final details of the scheme will be made public when legislation is made.
The Diamond review comprehensively addressed the issue of postgraduate support. I have made public my response to those recommendations, including that students should be entitled to the same level of support as undergraduate students.