Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 24 January 2017.

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Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

(Translated) How will the First Minister ensure that consideration of children's rights is central to the Welsh Government's handling of Brexit?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our commitment to children and young people is enshrined in legislation and Brexit does not change this. Listening to and investing in children and young people is intrinsically a good thing to do. It makes sense for the good of society and for the long-term benefit of the economy.

Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on road safety in Mid and West Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The road safety framework for Wales sets out the actions we and our partners will take to achieve our casualty reduction targets. The framework will be reviewed following the release of the 2016 casualty statistics.

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on discussions between the Welsh and UK governments with regard to Brexit?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

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We continue to engage with the UK Government and the other devolved governments to ensure the priorities of Wales are reflected in the negotiations on the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. These priorities were set out clearly in the White Paper, ‘Securing Wales’ Future’, published yesterday.

Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the follow up work conducted in light of the Ockenden report into care in the Tawel Fan ward?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I understand that the health board discussed the progress of the investigation and the independent governance review during its meeting last week. It is also under special measures, putting in place the steps needed to sustainably improve mental health services across North Wales.

Photo of Nathan Gill Nathan Gill Independent

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on improving education in North Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

‘Taking Wales Forward’ sets out our programme of education reforms to improve education in Wales.

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the potential of the blue economy?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We recognise the potential of marine industry and opportunity. Our programme for government commits to supporting more renewable energy projects, including tidal lagoons.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the current special measures status of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The health board reported against the milestones set under the improvement framework in November, which highlighted good progress. I expect to see continued and sustained delivery of the required improvement outcomes before we consider removing it from special measures.