<p>Improving Play Facilities for Children</p>

Part of 1. 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children – in the Senedd at 1:56 pm on 16 November 2016.

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Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour 1:56, 16 November 2016

I absolutely recognise the Member’s concern. Indeed, I came into the world of politics because of play areas in my particular area—wanting to do better for the community, and, indeed, very selfishly, for my daughter, when I was taking them to the park and it wasn’t up to standard. So, I think the Member has a valid point. We have introduced play sufficiency assessments for local authorities; they have a statutory duty to assess and secure sufficient play opportunities for children, and local authorities are required to deliver against their play action plans each year.

The whole ethos of this Government is about early intervention and prevention, and particularly young people—introducing a children’s Minister is a very specific point that we value the contribution of young people in our communities and across Wales.