8. Will the First Minister outline how the Welsh Government is supporting disabled people to remain active members of their community? OAQ(5)0520(FM)

Our ‘Framework for Action on Independent Living’ sets out our plans to support disabled people in Wales to live independently in their communities. We will be looking to review the framework this year, embracing, of course, the principles of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.

Thank you, First Minister, for that answer. I have been dealing with a constituent whose wheelchair had to go in for repair. He was left without a suitable alternative, as this was a bespoke chair, for over two months and has been unable to successfully contact anyone for updates. It was only after I contacted the chief executive of the local health board that any action was taken. Frankly, this is unacceptable. I am told that waiting time for wheelchairs is excessive. How can we possibly hope to support disabled people to remain active members of their community if we can't provide for such basic needs? First Minister, what is your Government doing to eliminate waiting time for wheelchairs and ensure timely repairs to this essential element of a disabled person’s support?

Well, it's clear that the constituent who contacted you has gone through a difficult experience. It needs to be investigated. Could I ask the Member to write to me and I will, of course, write back to her to provide her constituent with an explanation?

Thank you, First Minister.