Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 22 November 2016.

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Photo of Jenny Rathbone Jenny Rathbone Labour

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government's response to the High Court ruling against the UK Government on inadequate plans to tackle illegal levels of air pollution?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We have a consultation on local air quality and noise management currently running that asks what more should be done to improve air quality in Wales. It closes on 6 December. Our response to the High Court ruling will be informed by the evidence gathered through that consultation exercise.

Photo of Gareth Bennett Gareth Bennett UKIP

(Translated) What steps are the Welsh Government taking to improve the reliability of rail services in the south Wales valleys?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Rail infrastructure is non-devolved. Despite this, we have invested significantly in rail in Wales, including over £180 million a year for the franchise and additional rail services and £200 million in rail infrastructure over the past five years.

Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government's economic priorities for west Wales for the next twelve months?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our economic priorities for west Wales include: creating the right support environment and infrastructure for businesses to flourish, including improvements in the transport network, particularly along the A40; working closely with Swansea bay city region to support the delivery of their internet coast bid and supporting businesses through business finance schemes.

Photo of Mark Isherwood Mark Isherwood Conservative

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government helping people in fuel poverty in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our key programme for tackling fuel poverty is the Welsh Government Warm Homes programme, which includes the Nest and Arbed schemes. Since 2011, we have invested over £217 million to improve the energy efficiency of over 39,000 homes of households on low incomes or living in deprived areas of Wales.

Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What is the First Minister doing to change the perception that the Welsh Government is only relevant to Cardiff and south Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

This Government is committed to making a difference for everyone. Three of my Ministers represent constituencies in north Wales, and we continue to invest in regional projects including £163 million at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, over £200 million in north Wales road improvements, and £22 million for education facilities in Connah’s Quay and Holywell.