Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 28 June 2016.

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Photo of Suzy Davies Suzy Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the electrification of the south Wales main line?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We expect Network Rail and the UK Government to honour their commitments to delivering electrification of the London-to-Swansea main line. Electrification of the main line will be a massive step forward in creating a modern train service that is capable of meeting future demand and supporting economic growth across Wales.

Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's support for tourism in mid Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our tourism strategy sets out our priorities to support the tourism industry. Mid Wales offers a range of heritage, landscapes, activities and tourism destinations, which are promoted and marketed through our Visit Wales website.

Photo of Mark Isherwood Mark Isherwood Conservative

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government promoting the use of British Sign Language?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We have recognised British Sign Language as a language in its own right. Our Wales-specific equality duties help us promote the language to service providers, who have a responsibility to ensure they provide access to services in accessible formats for everyone who needs them.

Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour

(Translated) What action will the Welsh Government take to widen access to the great Welsh outdoors?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government is keen to ensure there are many opportunities for people to access our great outdoors. Full consideration will be given to the range of issues raised by the recent review before making a decision on the way forward.

Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on ambulance availability?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

We expect the Welsh ambulance service to work with partners to deliver sufficient emergency ambulance cover to ensure all patients who require an emergency response do so in a time commensurate to their clinical need.

Photo of David Lloyd David Lloyd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the future of Swansea Museum?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

The vision for local museums in Wales was set out in the expert review published last year. We are working with the Welsh Local Government Association to take this forward and develop a robust museum network delivering for local communities. Swansea will be included in those discussions.