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Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 4 October 2016.

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Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on support for the armed forces and veteran community in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our programme for government makes clear our total commitment to support the armed forces and veteran community in Wales

Photo of Mr Simon Thomas Mr Simon Thomas Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the change in status of housing associations by the Office of National Statistics?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

We are exploring a legislative solution to the issue of reclassification. Housing associations can be confident it will be resolved in a timely manner.

Photo of Adam Price Adam Price Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister commission independent research on the economic impact of the various post-Brexit models on the Welsh economy?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We are continuing to analyse the economic and other impacts of various post-Brexit models drawing on both internal and external expertise.

Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the Nest scheme?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Since 2011, Nest has provided advice and support to over 85,000 households, with over 23,700 of these households receiving free home energy improvements. The Nest contract is due to end in August 2017 and we are currently consulting on the design of a new scheme to start in September 2017.

Photo of Leanne Wood Leanne Wood Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the importance of regenerating the valleys?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our regeneration investments continue to deliver important change to communities across Wales through the Vibrant and Viable Places programme. The recent establishment of the Valleys taskforce will build on this successful work by further addressing the needs and challenges of the region.