Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 13 June 2017.

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Photo of Michelle Brown Michelle Brown UKIP

(Translated) What assessment has the First Minister made of the impact that last week's UK General Election will have on the Welsh Government's education policy?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our education priorities are set out in ‘Taking Wales Forward’ as it is a devolved matter.

Photo of Nick Ramsay Nick Ramsay Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's policies for supporting farming?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We are committed to safeguarding our rural communities and by working with stakeholders we want to ensure we get the best possible outcome for our farming, land management, food and environment sectors from the process of exiting the EU.

Photo of David Lloyd David Lloyd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on transport spend in South Wales West?

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.

Photo of Lee Waters Lee Waters Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister commit to a review of the Innovation Wales strategy?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Given the nature of innovation, inevitably the strategy is constantly evolving and has been designed to be flexible to the fast-changing world in which we live.

Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to improve domestic fire safety in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Dwelling fires have fallen by almost a third since responsibility for fire and rescue services was devolved in 2005. Casualties in such fires have more than halved. We will continue to support our fire services to sustain this improvement.

Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on health services in rural areas in North Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

I would expect Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board assess the health needs in its area and plan services that meet the needs of the local population, including people living in rural areas.