Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 21 June 2016.

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Photo of Nathan Gill Nathan Gill UKIP

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on wind power in North Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Climate change is perhaps the biggest threat to our future generations, and the Welsh Government is committed to reducing net Welsh emissions by at least 80 per cent by 2050. Renewable energy sources such as wind power have a critical part to play in achieving this.

Photo of Suzy Davies Suzy Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the proposed South Wales Metro project?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure will be updating the Assembly on this subject, as well as the Wales and borders franchise on 12 July.

Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to improve the economy of Pembrokeshire?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

My priority is to continue to take a broad range of actions to improve the economy, grow prosperity and deliver greater financial security for businesses and individuals in Pembrokeshire and across Wales.

Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour

(Translated) What are the Welsh Government's priorities for next year's UK presidency of the EU?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our priorities for the UK’s presidency will be linked to the new programme for government. Areas such as strengthening the single market, jobs and growth and structural funds are long-standing European priorities for us alongside other key areas such as agriculture, fisheries, sustainable development and support for research and innovation.

Photo of Andrew RT Davies Andrew RT Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on developing the economy of South Wales Central?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our priority is to build on our pro-business approach, to grow prosperity, support jobs and deliver greater financial security for businesses and individuals.

Photo of Mr Neil Hamilton Mr Neil Hamilton UKIP

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to improve broadband speed in Mid and West Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Superfast Cymru is providing access to superfast broadband to communities across mid and west Wales. The average broadband speed for those premises given access as part of the project across the region is 63.61 Mbps.