Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 24 May 2016.

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Photo of Dawn Bowden Dawn Bowden Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the benefits of EU membership in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The benefits of the European Union extend to all areas of Wales. Since 2007 alone, EU projects in Merthyr Tydfil have helped over 4,300 people into work, over 11,800 to gain qualifications and over 4,500 into further learning. EU funds have also created 290 enterprises and 920 gross jobs.

Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the delivery of health services in Pembrokeshire?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I expect Hywel Dda Local Health Board to provide services to the people of Pembrokeshire that are safe, sustainable and as local as possible, which result in the best possible outcomes for patients.

Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's priorities for public health in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We set out a number of priorities in our manifesto that will contribute to a healthier Wales, including ongoing action to reduce smoking rates in Wales to 16 per cent by 2020, the reintroduction of a public health Bill, and a number of measures to support a more active Wales.

Photo of Nathan Gill Nathan Gill UKIP

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government's plans for the referendum that was promised on tax-raising powers?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government has no plans for such a referendum at a cost of some £5 million. The UK Government has also made its views known.