Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 13 December 2016.

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Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on Welsh Government support for innovation in industry?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Last year, I announced a six-year, £115 million EU funded suite of support for innovation in industry. SMART Expertise helps fund market-led collaboration between Welsh businesses and academia, while SMART Cymru supports businesses to introduce new products, processes or services to the market and SMART Innovation provides advice.

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Shadow Spokesperson (Wales)

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline how the Welsh Government is dealing with the adverse effects of alcohol abuse in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We are investing almost £50 million a year in our substance misuse agenda, which includes taking a range of actions to reduce the harms associated with alcohol misuse. Details are set out in our latest substance misuse delivery plan for 2016-18.

Photo of Mark Isherwood Mark Isherwood Conservative

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of people living in fuel poverty?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We recently published a report by the Building Research Establishment, which provides updated modelled figures on levels of fuel poverty in Wales since 2012. The report indicates a reduction in fuel poverty levels in all households in Wales from an estimated 29 per cent in 2012 to 23 per cent in 2016.

Photo of Julie Morgan Julie Morgan Labour

(Translated) What plans does the First Minister have to improve living standards in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Supporting a strong economy, closing the education attainment gap and improving skill levels are our key priorities and represent the most effective levers at our disposal to improve living standards in Wales.

Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement in the Welsh Government's support for young carers?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We are currently refreshing our carers strategy to reflect the enhancements to carers’ rights under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. This will be completed in March 2017 and will set out key priority areas and actions to support carers, including exploring the provision of young carer ID cards.

Photo of Angela Burns Angela Burns Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government's plans for improving nursing training over the term of the fifth Assembly?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

It is important that nurse education continues to develop to ensure the training provided to individuals equips them with the skills, knowledge and experience to deal with the challenges we face in Wales. We continue to work with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate development.