Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 20 June 2017.

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Photo of Gareth Bennett Gareth Bennett UKIP

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of the general election result on the UK's exit from the European Union?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The election result sends a powerful message to the UK Government that it has no mandate for a hard Brexit and that it must work differently to build a broad-based consensus across the UK on taking forward the Brexit process.

Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on support for voluntary youth work organisations in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

High-quality youth work delivered by voluntary youth work organisations has a crucial role to play in supporting many young people to enhance their life chances. We support voluntary organisations by ensuring there are opportunities to have their voice heard and listened to, and by providing direction and financial support.

Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on EU nurses working in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Nurses from the EU are dedicated members of staff who make an essential contribution to the health of our nation every day. We continue to welcome EU nurses in Wales and value them as part of our communities.

Photo of Mark Reckless Mark Reckless Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the financial priority the Welsh Government gives to health and social care?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

As set out in ‘Taking Wales Forward’, we are committed to improving health and well-being for all. Investing in our health and social care service is central to our spending plans, which is why spending per head in Wales is 6 per cent higher than in England.

Photo of Leanne Wood Leanne Wood Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's plans regarding zero hours contracts?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Unfair employment practices are bad for individuals, bad for families and bad for the services we all rely on. That is why the Welsh Government is taking action on the unfair use of zero hours contracts through guidance, through procurement and through our consultation on proposed regulations for social care.

Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on student finance in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The reforms that were announced in November in response to the Diamond Review will create a sustainable student support and higher education funding system for Wales. This will make Wales the only country in the UK to implement a system providing parity for undergraduate full-time, part-time and postgraduate students.

Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on support for disabled sport in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

The Welsh Government, via Sport Wales, provides funding to support disability sport in Wales to deliver more and better quality opportunities for disabled people to participate in sport and physical activity. This forms an integral part of meeting the goals of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.