Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

QNR – in the Senedd on 14 September 2016.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of David Lloyd David Lloyd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the delivery of vibrant and viable places in South Wales West?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

Vibrant and Viable Places is investing over £100 million in the redevelopment of towns and coastal communities across Wales. Through this programme the South Wales West authorities of Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend are receiving funding of over £26.5 million to secure housing, economic, community and infrastructure improvements for the region.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on commercial tenancies let by local authorities?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

Commercial tenancies are let by local authorities and other public bodies. They play an important part in supporting local economies, in growing businesses and in some cases, in the regeneration of our communities and town centres.

Photo of Nathan Gill Nathan Gill Independent

(Translated) What are the Welsh Government's plans for regeneration during the fifth Assembly?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

We are looking to build on a successful regeneration programme, Vibrant and Viable Places, which continues to make a significant impact in many communities by creating jobs, supporting people into work and through building new homes. I will be providing Members with further information in due course.

Photo of Steffan Lewis Steffan Lewis Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact to its policy priorities relating to children and young people if it were to gain additional powers over policing and criminal justice?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

In our evidence to the Silk commission, we consistently argued for the devolution of policing. We have also made similar requests in relation to youth justice. These requests continue to be rejected by the UK Government.

Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister provide an update on the proposed 10-year plan for the early years, childcare and play workforce in Wales?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

The draft 10-year plan sets out our ambitious plans to develop the early years, childcare and play workforce in Wales, with a focus on the quality of provision. Work is currently under way to assess the impact of a number of policy developments before finalising the workforce plan.