Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 16 May 2017.

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Photo of Jayne Bryant Jayne Bryant Labour

(Translated) What progress has the Welsh Government made in improving political engagement with young people?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The recent White Paper on reforming local government proposes reforms to elections, including the extension of the voting franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds. This, along with other reforms to improve electoral registration and voting processes, will be designed to encourage young people to participate in elections and democracy more widely.

Photo of Rhianon Passmore Rhianon Passmore Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government initiatives that aim to increase the number of nurses educated in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

For 2017/18 we have increased the number of nurse training places by 13 per cent. This represents the highest level of nurse training places commissioned in Wales since devolution. We continue to support our nursing students and have committed to retaining the NHS Wales bursary for 2018/19.

Photo of Caroline Jones Caroline Jones UKIP

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to support small independent retailers?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We continue to provide a wide range of support to all small and medium-sized enterprises in Wales including actions that improve business conditions.

Photo of Adam Price Adam Price Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Has the Welsh Government decided to delay announcing any decision regarding further financial support for the Circuit of Wales until the end of the UK pre-election period on 8 June?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

It is regrettable that there were material gaps in the information contained within the Circuit of Wales application resulting in considerable delays to the essential due diligence process. I am advised that the remaining process will take a final few weeks, following which Cabinet will consider the project as soon as is practicably possible.

Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government's transport priorities for Pembrokeshire for the next twelve months?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The national transport finance plan, published in July 2015, sets out investment for transport and infrastructure and services for 2015-20 across all parts of Wales.