Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 3 October 2017.

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Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government will improve health services in Pembrokeshire in the next 12 months?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government will continue to work with Hywel Dda Local Health Board to provide the people of Pembrokeshire with health services that deliver the best possible outcomes for patients. We will be guided by the best and most up-to-date clinical evidence and advice to deliver high-quality care that the people of Pembrokeshire deserve.

Photo of Dawn Bowden Dawn Bowden Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on services for vulnerable people in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

‘Prosperity for All’ sets out our commitment to strong and safe communities that protect and support the vulnerable. In partnership with our communities, we will tackle inequality, homelessness, substance misuse and any form of abuse or neglect that impacts on our most vulnerable people.

Photo of Mohammad Asghar Mohammad Asghar Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's strategy for boosting exports?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We encourage and support Welsh companies to export their goods and services. Our international offices and trade advisers work closely with companies to help them to win new export business.

Photo of Caroline Jones Caroline Jones UKIP

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to tackle age discrimination in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government is strongly committed to tackling all forms of discrimination and to promoting equality and human rights for people of all ages. This is reflected in the provisions of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, the strategy for older people and our children’s rights scheme.

Photo of Leanne Wood Leanne Wood Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What assessment has the First Minister made of the increase in the number of people sleeping rough?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

No-one should have to sleep rough. We are working with agencies across Wales to understand and reverse the recent increase, which we believe is substantially caused by the UK Government’s austerity policies. We have just announced an additional £2.6 million to support services for rough sleepers and young people.

Photo of Mark Reckless Mark Reckless Conservative

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to maximise the benefits that will flow to Wales following the UK Government's confirmation that the Severn Bridge tolls will be abolished during 2018?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We are working with Highways England to develop a coherent cross-border approach to planning for the removal of tolls, in terms of maximising both the benefits to travellers on both sides of the border in the short term and to the economy in the longer term.

Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour

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

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government is fully committed to supporting LGBT people in Wales. We provide equality grant funding to Stonewall Cymru to support a range of projects that improve the well-being of LGBT people in Wales and increase our understanding of the issues that affect these communities.