Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 5 December 2017.

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Photo of Mohammad Asghar Mohammad Asghar Conservative

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to improve services for dementia patients in south-east Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

'Taking Wales Forward' commits the Welsh Government to making Wales a dementia-friendly nation through developing and implementing a new national dementia plan. This will provide detail on what we expect to happen across Wales to improve services. The plan is currently being finalised with stakeholders prior to publication.

Photo of David Lloyd David Lloyd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on plans for economic development in the Afan valley?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We are developing a strategic approach to economic development based on prosperity for all, enabling all parts of Wales to benefit from economic growth and the opportunity and security it brings.

Photo of Mr Simon Thomas Mr Simon Thomas Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the terms of reference of the inquiry by the independent adviser to the Welsh Government on the ministerial code?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

The independent adviser will look into the allegation that I breached the ministerial code in relation to answers I gave to questions on 11 November 2014 and 14 November 2017.

Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of housing developments on the Welsh language?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

The Welsh Government has not assessed the impact of housing developments on the Welsh language.  Local planning authorities are required by legislation to gather evidence to inform local development plan policies and site allocations. This should include reviewing the impact of local planning policy on the Welsh language.

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the devolution of policing to Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We have made no secret of our desire to see responsibility for policing devolved to Wales. I believe there are opportunities to do things differently, which is why I have established the Commission on Justice in Wales. The commission will review policing in Wales as part of its remit.

Photo of Mr Neil Hamilton Mr Neil Hamilton UKIP

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the appointment of Welsh Government advisers?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The appointment of special advisers is a matter for the First Minister. The appointment of other advisers is a matter for the Permanent Secretary. 

Photo of Lee Waters Lee Waters Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the implementation of the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

All but one local authority have submitted their first integrated network maps by the set date, and they are now being appraised. The Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport will make a statement on the outcome in due course.