Part of 2. 2. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education – in the Senedd at 2:50 pm on 11 January 2017.
Thank you, Minister. You’ll be aware of unique challenges faced by young people in north Torfaen, who’ve had no access to post-16 education locally since 2008, with some young people having to try to access sixth forms at other schools or many having to take a long bus journey to Crosskeys college, which is two bus rides there and two bus rides back every day. As you’ve highlighted, Torfaen council are developing plans for a post-16 centre to serve all young people in the borough, and I’m very grateful for the support of your predecessor, Julie James, in helping to progress this vital project. Can I ask, Minister, if you’ll take this opportunity to restate the Welsh Government’s commitment to addressing this injustice in Torfaen as a matter of urgency, and what assurances can you give that you will ensure that all Welsh Government decisions on the final business case are taken as quickly as possible?