The Welsh Government believes that modern, appropriate and accessible sports facilities are key in encouraging more people to take part in sport. Sport Wales, our delivery agent, is working with partners to ensure that there are good quality facilities spread across Wales.

Gluten-free products are an essential part of the clinical treatment of coeliac disease. National prescribing guidance was published in 2013 to support healthcare professionals in the management of patients with coeliac disease. Coeliac UK has supported the development of the guidance including the updated version published in March 2016.

Last month, the First Minister made a statement setting out the Welsh Government’s legislative programme for 2016/17. For health wellbeing and sport, the key legislation is the reintroduction of a Public Health Bill, although clearly there is a close interest in the Additional Learning Needs Bill. There will also be a secondary legislation programme stemming from the recently passed Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and other secondary legislation of a routine nature.

I met representatives on 6 July to hear their views about future support for those affected by NHS supplied contaminated blood. I clarified current scheme funding arrangements and reaffirmed that a decision about the way forward for Wales would be made when the outcome of the England consultation is known.