Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 21 November 2017.

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Photo of Leanne Wood Leanne Wood Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What efforts are being made by the Welsh Government to address the issue of problem gambling?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We continue to urge the UK Government to take a more realistic approach to the issue of problem gambling. As a Government, we are working across portfolios to identify the actions we can take to reduce the prevalence of problem gambling and limit the impact it has in Wales.

Photo of Dawn Bowden Dawn Bowden Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the success of the interagency approach involved with the work of the Gwent Missing Children Hub?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Gwent missing children hub successfully brings together the police, social services, health and education when children go missing or run away from home. The hub works together to share information and assess the risks that these young people may face, to improve their lives and make children safer.

Photo of Mr Simon Thomas Mr Simon Thomas Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on banning fracking in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

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We have committed to revising 'Planning Policy Wales' to strengthen policy in relation to the extraction of all forms of onshore unconventional oil and gas. This will help to ensure we move away from continued fossil fuel extraction and decarbonise our energy supply.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on workforce skills development in north Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We recognise the importance of skills in a high performing economy and are therefore committed to improving skills levels through a range of interventions. We will continue our focus on raising youth engagement, supporting more employers to invest in training, providing technical training opportunities and improving routes into higher learning.