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Topic: Welsh Assembly Government

	National Assembly for Wales: Subject Index: The Richard Commission (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		This states that the UK Government, through the lead UK department, should consult the Welsh Assembly Government at an early stage in the development of legislative proposals, in order to identify the level of interest for the Assembly and to ensure that the Bill is handled properly in relation to Wales.
		For example, the Government is currently in discussion with the Welsh Assembly Government on the case for transferring further animal health powers to the Assembly to deal with all future outbreaks of animal disease in Wales.
		Government Bills - LP There may need to be consultation with the Welsh Assembly Government on a proposed Bill during or prior to consideration by LP of the content of the legislative programme.
	www.richardcommission.gov.uk /content/evidence/written/sosfw (5880 words)

	Welsh Assembly Government action to alleviate poverty - CIW
		In June 2004 Minister for Children, Jane Hutt said "The Welsh Assembly Government strongly believes that child poverty should be eradicated within a generation." The Minister, Jane Hutt, outlined the Assembly's poverty action at a speech given at a Eurochild conference on 25 October 2004.
		The Welsh Assembly Government’s agenda for the next four years is set out in Wales: A Better Country, published in September 2003.
		The Welsh Assembly Government's pilot scheme for providing free access to swimming pools for children and young people was initially piloted in 10 local authority areas during the Easter school holidays 2003 and has been extended to all local authorities in Wales for the school summer holidays.
	www.childreninwales.org.uk /2161.html (693 words)

	Welsh Assemby Government Q&A Briefing
		The Welsh Assembly Government is committed to supporting programmes that increase the role of the private sector in the delivery of business services and will do nothing which will damage the good progress being made in the areas of finance to business and property development.
		The Government will be working closely with the senior management of the organisations and their staff at every step of the way to make sure that the change is as smooth as possible.
		The Government is committed to ensuring that staff working in the bodies and in the Assembly Government are treated fairly, even-handedly and consistently throughout the transfer process and that their rights are respected.
	www.elwa.org.uk /ElwaWeb/elwa.aspx?pageid=3550 (1688 words)

	Bass Anglers' Sportfishing Society: Calling Welsh sea anglers
		The Welsh Assembly Government has announced its intention to consult all stakeholders on a proposal to increase the minimum landing size of bass and the minimum net mesh size in relation to Welsh territorial waters.
		In proposing these measures, the Welsh Assembly Government is looking to increase the value of commercial bass landings, to enable more fish to spawn and to increase the number of larger fish available to anglers.
		Recent Welsh Tourist Board (WTB) statistics for the period May 2004-April 2005 indicate that in excess of £69million was contributed to the Welsh economy by angling tourism, with 45% of this being spent on sea fishing.
	ukbass.com /2005/11/calling-welsh-sea-anglers.html (5773 words)

	Welsh Assembly Government - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) (Welsh: Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru, LlCC) is the executive body of the National Assembly for Wales, consisting of the First Minister and his Cabinet.
		The Welsh Assembly Government has no independent executive powers in law (unlike, for instance, the Scottish Ministers and Ministers in the UK government).
		The Assembly was established as a body corporate by the Government of Wales Act 1998 and the executive, as a committee of the Assembly, only has those powers that the Assembly as a whole votes to vest in ministers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Welsh_Assembly_Government (293 words)

	Concordat between the Department and the Welsh Assembly Government, 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Government of Wales Act 1998 ("the 1998 Act") and other legislation provide for statutory consultation by the UK Government with the Assembly Government in certain cases; this concordat does not create any equivalent or other right to be consulted or prevent consultation beyond that required by statute.
		Consultation and discussion with the Assembly Government on matters not in the public domain may be limited to the relevant Minister(s) and Assembly officials, and are subject to the establishment of suitable arrangements to safeguard confidentiality.
		The Assembly First Minister's policy is to publish the minutes of meetings of the Assembly Cabinet, and otherwise to be as open as possible under the terms of the Assembly's Code of Practice.
	www.dft.gov.uk /stellent/groups/dft_about/documents/page/dft_about_026242-01.hcsp (1088 words)

	National Assembly for Wales: Subject Index: The Richard Commission (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		In sharp contrast, Welsh Assembly Government can only implement rather than make laws in these areas (although it can effect secondary legislation.) In Wales, UK Government is required to consult before legislating on devolved policy areas but the decision rests in Westminster.
		UNISON Cymru/Wales recommends to the Richard Commission that should the Welsh Assembly Government extend the remit of the EOC and CRE in Wales, that regular reporting, assessment, and monitoring of that be considered in the Welsh Assembly Government’s meetings on Equality of Opportunity as well as reported in the meetings of each Commission.
		The Assembly inherited a large number of statutory instruments – many of which are contradictory and are in urgent need of rationalisation and clarification.
	www.richardcommission.gov.uk /content/evidence/written/unison (3008 words)

	Consultation on the Smokefree Elements of the Health Bill: Analysis of responses received by the Welsh Assembly ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Following an Assembly plenary debate in 2004, a cross-party Assembly Committee on Smoking in Public Places was established to consider current evidence on relevant issues including the health risks of environmental tobacco smoke and the economic impact of restrictions on smoking in public places.
		In response to the Committee's report, the Assembly Government Minister for Health and Social Services (Dr Brian Gibbons) announced that the Assembly Government proposed to implement a comprehensive ban once powers had been granted, and that the Health Improvement and Protection Bill (now the Health Bill) would be the vehicle for providing these powers.
		In relation to Wales, it was proposed that the Welsh Assembly Government should be enabled under the terms of the Bill to make provision for smokefree public places in accordance with the policy that they may determine in relation to this issue.
	www.cmo.wales.gov.uk /content/work/tobacco/consultation-response-e.htm (1928 words)

	Government Of Wales Act 2006
		If the Assembly, within the 28 day period, resolves under section 5(2) that it should be dissolved, then the 28 day period ceases and a further 28 day period for nomination of a First Minister will begin when the poll for the consequent extraordinary general election is held.
		The Welsh Ministers are responsible for payment of salary and allowances to or in respect of the staff of the Welsh Assembly Government.
		This allows the Assembly to provide for different salaries to be paid to the First Minister, Welsh Ministers, the Counsel General and Deputy Welsh Ministers according to the office that they hold in the Welsh Assembly Government.
	www.opsi.gov.uk /acts/en2006/06en32-d.htm (3248 words)

	Welsh Liberal Democrats - news (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Assembly Leader Mr German said: “I questioned the Enterprise Minister Andrew Davies and was amazed to find out that out of the £131 million paid to LG, only £28 million was repaid in cash, with the remaining £8 million in land and buildings.
		Welsh Liberal Democrat Economic Development spokesperson Kirsty Williams said: “When William Hague secured the LG jobs and promised Welsh Office investment in 1996, he didn’t do enough to tie the plant to Wales.
		In total £28 million in cash was returned to the Welsh Assembly Government in respect of the LG projects.
	www.welshlibdems.org.uk /news_e_detail.asp?newsNo=1821 (492 words)

	Success Story \| Capgemini (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The UK Government decided to be one of the first countries in Europe to implement these changes and introduce the new single payment for the 2005 scheme year.
		The Welsh Assembly Government has shown leadership in the decision-making process to ensure payments totaling £205m were paid to more than 17,000 applicants between 1 December and 30
		The approach adopted for the delivery of this program is being held up and championed by the Welsh Assembly Government as an exemplar for the 10-year MERLIN partnership with an alliance of SBS, PA Consulting and Capgemini.
	www.capgemini.com.cob-web.org:8888 /resources/success-stories/welsh_assembly_government (437 words)

	National Assembly for Wales and Welsh Assembly Government : Directgov - Guide to government
		It is accountable to the National Assembly and is primarily located in Cathays Park, Cardiff.
		The National Assembly for Wales debates and approves legislation and holds the Assembly Government to account.
		The Assembly comprises 60 members (AMs): 40 from local constituencies, with the same boundaries as those for Welsh seats in the House of Commons, and 20 regional members.
	www.direct.gov.uk /Gtgl1/GuideToGovernment/DevolvedAndLocalGovernment/DevolvedAndLocalGovernmentArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4003262&chk=TcEHWp (379 words)

	Planning Portal - Welsh Assembly Government updates affordable housing guidance
		At the same time as announcing these measures, the Welsh Assembly government has begun a review of land owned by the assembly and other public bodies in a bid to increase the supply of suitable sites for affordable housing.
		Draft guidance from the Welsh Assembly government says planning authorities "should include in their development plan either site thresholds or a combination of thresholds and site specific targets".
		Welsh planning minister Carwyn Jones said: "We are updating planning guidance to ensure that the planning system plays its part in delivering more affordable housing across Wales."
	www.planningportal.gov.uk /wales/government/en/1115312091004.html (270 words)

	Welsh Assembly Government
		The Government of Wales Act 1998 laid down the necessary statutory framework to establish the National Assembly for Wales, which held its first elections in May 1999 and began functioning as a devolved administration two months later.
		Electors have two votes in Assembly elections: one for their local constituency and one for their electoral region.
		The First Minister, who heads the Assembly Government, is supported by a Cabinet of eight Ministers in charge of economic development and transport, Assembly business, finance, local government and public services, education and lifelong learning, health and social care, social justice, housing and regeneration, environment, planning and countryside and culture, Welsh language and sport.
	www.healthjobsuk.com /employerdetails/751?fs9002=39000000009002 (386 words)

	Ipsos MORI - Welsh Assembly Government Stakeholder Survey 2006
		Ipsos MORI was commissioned to conduct the first corporate level survey of stakeholders who engage with Welsh Assembly Government officials.
		The survey sought to assess the current level and quality of engagement between officials in Assembly Government departments and their stakeholders.
		The Welsh Assembly Government Stakeholder Survey 2006 is available from the Welsh Assembly Government website in English and Welsh.
	www.mori.com /polls/2006/wag2.shtml (109 words)

	Association of Colleges - The Welsh Assembly Government Award for College Engagement with Employers in Wales
		The FE Sector plays a critically important role by equipping people with the essential skills needed for work, home and leisure; providing lifelong learning opportunities in a wide range of subjects; ensuring that knowledge is applied successfully within the economy; developing the skills needed by employers; providing learning which helps strengthen and regenerate local communities.
		The Welsh Assembly Government’s programme to widen participation and develop a more flexible and responsive learning network aims to contribute to equipping Wales for both social and economic success.
		The Welsh Assembly Government’s sponsorship of their award for College Engagement with Employers in Wales is open to all further education colleges and sixth form colleges in Wales.
	www.aoc.co.uk /Members/beacon_awards/partnership/welshassembly (596 words)

	Welsh Conservatives - News Story - Labour risks 'Stalinisation' of Welsh arts
		Nick Bourne said transferring strategic policy and funding decisions from the Arts Council to the Welsh Assembly Government could lead to the âStalinisation' of Welsh culture, putting artistic expression and freedom at risk.
		The Mid and West Wales AM said the First Minister's proposals to shake-up the way in which Welsh culture is governed risks politicising arts and culture.
		The First Minister's desire for complete assimilation of the Arts Council into the Welsh Assembly Government was only blocked because of the organisation's Royal Charter.
	www.conservatives.com /wales/story.cfm?obj_id=126154 (484 words)

	Aviza Technology Receives £1.2M (GBP) Grant From Welsh Assembly Government
		Aviza is already one of the flagships of the advanced technology sector of the Welsh economy — and this latest investment underlines the company’s continued commitment to Newport’s economy.
		The RSA grant is a discretionary grant established by the Welsh Assembly Government to aid businesses with capital investment projects in the Assisted Areas of Wales.
		Aviza will continue to work closely with the Welsh government to highlight the technical accomplishments achieved by the company and to identify cooperative programs for future collaborations.
	www.nsti.org /press/PRshow.html?id=1427 (704 words)

	Aberdare Blog » Welsh Assembly
		As the Assembly Government is a subservient partner to the Westminster Government, it seems outrageous that the BBC Wales Political Editor should portray today’s news story as if the Assembly Government was THE Government of the people of Wales.
		In relation to the Welsh Assembly the BBC are clearly failing to abide by the Agreement.
		It seems that Mr Ashman is employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council and is “on-loan” to the Welsh Assembly.
	www.aberdareblog.co.uk /category/welsh-assembly (3149 words)

	WCBC: Welsh Assembly Government Links
		The Assembly has delegated many of its powers to the First Minister, who leads the Welsh Assembly Government.
		The Welsh Assembly Government is responsible for developing and implementing policies and programmes for all issues that have been devolved to Wales.
		Members of the Cabinet carry out most of the Assembly's functions by authority of the Assembly as a whole.
	www.wrexham.gov.uk /english/links/links_welsh_gov.htm (210 words)

	National Assembly for Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The assembly building is known as the Senedd.
		The campaign for a 'yes' vote in the referendum was supported by Welsh Labour, Plaid Cymru, the Liberal Democrats and much of Welsh civic society, such as church groups and the trade union movement.
		The The executive arm of the Assembly Welsh Assembly Government, is led by First Minister, Rhodri Morgan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Welsh_Assembly (2782 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Wales \| Assembly budget is finally passed (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The minority Welsh Assembly Government's £14.4bn budget has won the backing of AMs after a deal between the Labour administration and Plaid Cymru.
		Assembly government Finance Minister Sue Essex said: "I'm not claiming that my budget today meets all the demands that have been made, that would have indeed been impossible, but it is a fair response that in my view meets the most urgent needs of people in Wales."
		But Conservative assembly leader Nick Bourne said Plaid had allowed Labour to win a great victory.
	news.bbc.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /1/low/wales/6174197.stm (467 words)

	Opportunity Wales - Partner Information - Welsh Assembly Government
		However, we would like to acknowledge the excellent support received by the Welsh Assembly Government and its subsidiary bodies since the start of the initiative.
		Key individuals in the Assembly were always prepared to listen, and when convinced, ready to offer backing and financial support to match other Partner contributions.
		We would not have gained approval without this Assembly commitment and is evidence of how a true and active Public/Private sector partnership can work.
	www.opportunitywales.co.uk /1-3-13.htm (323 words)

	GAD - Government Actuary's Department - Population projections - Background (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Government Actuary's Department became responsible for the production of the official national population projections for the United Kingdom and its constituent countries in 1954.
		The 2004-based national population projections were the last set to be produced by the Government Actuary’s Department.
		Future national population projections for the United Kingdom and its constituent countries will be produced by the Office for National Statistics in consultation with the General Register Office for Scotland, the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency and the Welsh Assembly Government Statistical Directorate.
	www.gad.gov.uk /Population_Projections/Population_projections_background.htm (291 words)

	Welsh Assembly Government : Imaginet (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		A highly functional and content rich website for the Welsh Assembly Government containing celebrity testimonials, case studies and a registration system for regular newsletters.
		The Health Act 2006 devolves powers to the National Assembly for Wales to make regulations for a ban on smoking in enclosed public places and work places in Wales.
		Imaginet were approached by the Government’s Central Office of Information, who were managing the marketing communications for the ban with the Welsh Assembly Government, to create a new website that would:
	www.imaginet.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /case_study.php?cs=45 (446 words)

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