Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children

QNR – in the Senedd on 18 October 2017.

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Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the benefits of the Flying Start programme?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

The latest research indicates that Flying Start makes a difference to children’s lives, including developmental improvements. Outcomes for families in Flying Start areas may now be comparable with families in less disadvantaged areas. We are piloting a project to better understand the health and educational outcomes of Flying Start children.

Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the performance of Rent Smart Wales?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

Almost 84,000 landlords are now registered with Rent Smart Wales, and over 90 per cent of all agents are now fully licensed. One hundred and twenty-five fixed penalty notices have been issued for non-compliance. There have also been three successful prosecutions for non-compliance.

Photo of Neil McEvoy Neil McEvoy Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the rights of children to have access to both of their parents?

Photo of Carl Sargeant Carl Sargeant Labour

The Welsh Government is fully committed to the rights of children, as expressed in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, including children’s right to know and, as far as possible, to have access to both parents.