Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 27 September 2016.

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Photo of David Melding David Melding Conservative

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government's assessment of the new house building needed to meet demand in the Welsh housing market?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

A report published by the Public Policy Institute for Wales estimates that Wales needs around 8,700 new homes every year, of which 60 per cent should be in the market sector. Our target of delivering 20,000 additional affordable homes during this Assembly term will make a significant contribution towards this.

Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for children and young people with additional learning needs?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government is committed to transforming the expectations, experiences and outcomes for all learners, including those with additional learning needs. The forthcoming introduction of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill will be a key milestone in the transformation journey that is already under way.

Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline what the Welsh Government is doing to improve the economy of Pembrokeshire?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Wide-ranging support is available towards economic development, including, Business Wales, road and information and communications technology infrastructure improvements and the Haven Waterway enterprise zone. We are enhancing Pembrokeshire’s attractiveness by creating the right infrastructure for businesses to flourish and improvements in the transport network, particularly along the A40.

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the living wage in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I set out in ‘Taking Wales Forward’ last week my Government’s commitment to ‘take further action on the living wage’. This is part of constructing a fair society and will build on our achievements during the last Assembly.

Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on restructuring local health services in north Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

The ‘North Wales Conversation—delivering a healthier North Wales’ is delivering on our commitment to engage with people throughout North Wales on the future of the health service in the region to ensure it delivers improved outcomes.