Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

QNR – in the Senedd on 8 March 2017.

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Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure equal access to positive parenting courses in Wales?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

Every local authority in Wales provides a range of parenting support which encompasses universally available information and advice, parenting groups and targeted and intensive support. Local authorities have responsibility for deciding the precise nature of local service delivery depending on local circumstances and identified needs within their own areas.

Photo of Jenny Rathbone Jenny Rathbone Labour

(Translated) What advice and support is the Welsh Government giving to local authorities to implement the 30 hours free childcare pledge?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

The Welsh Government is engaging with a wide range of stakeholders as part of the development and delivery of the childcare offer.

Photo of Hefin David Hefin David Labour

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the Welsh Government's efforts to tackle homelessness in Wales?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

We continue to support local authorities and third sector partners to deliver the homelessness provisions within Part 2 of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, which ensures everyone who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, gets help to either prevent their homelessness or find suitable alternative accommodation.

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to promote equality for older women in Cynon Valley?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

The Welsh Government is strongly committed both to supporting older people and to promoting equality between genders. This is reflected in the provisions of the wellbeing of future generations Act and the strategy for older people, which supports action to address issues facing both women and men in later life.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the right to buy?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

I intend to introduce a Bill very shortly to end the right to buy. Our social housing is a valuable resource, but it is under considerable pressure. Protecting it from further reduction will ensure people in housing need, many of whom are vulnerable, can access a home they can afford.