Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

QNR – in the Senedd on 24 May 2017.

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Photo of Jenny Rathbone Jenny Rathbone Labour

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Member make a statement on the current level of Communities First activity in Cardiff?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

All lead delivery bodies are currently finalising transition plans that will give detailed information on their activities for the year ahead. My officials have been supporting LDBs, including Cardiff, in the development of these plans and have been in regular contact. We look forward to receiving their plans shortly.

Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Welsh Government support for post office services in Wales?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

We have an excellent record of providing support for post offices in Wales under the Post Office development and Post Office diversification funds. Post offices provide many important services to their communities including free access to cash and personal and business bank accounts.

Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative

(Translated) What are the Welsh Government's housing priorities for Pembrokeshire for the next twelve months?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

The Welsh Government will support a range of housing tenures, in Pembrokeshire and across Wales. We will continue to invest in social housing and home ownership. In addition, we are bringing forward new programmes aiming to make buying a home more accessible, and support innovation.

Photo of Nathan Gill Nathan Gill Independent

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on foster carers in North Wales?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

Foster carers play a vital role in looking after children in care, and high-quality foster placements are essential in achieving better outcomes for children. We are developing a national fostering framework for Wales, which will build capacity and ensure more consistent outcomes for looked-after children.