Questions to the Leader of the House and Chief Whip (Julie James)

QNR – in the Senedd on 6 December 2017.

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Photo of Mohammad Asghar Mohammad Asghar Conservative

(Translated) What action will the Leader of the House take to improve conditions for the Gypsy and Traveller community in Wales in the next 12 months?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

We are consulting now on our new approach, 'Enabling Gypsies, Roma and Travellers', which will fundamentally improve conditions for Gypsy and Traveller communities in Wales.  Accommodation is one key area of recent success, with over £18.5 million investment in sites already and a further commitment of £26.4 million by 2021.

Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

(Translated) Will the Leader of the House provide an update on how the Welsh Government is supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Wales?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

We are working closely with the UK Government and our partners in Wales to enable asylum seekers and refugees to have opportunities to learn and thrive as well as to contribute to the economic, social and cultural life of Wales.

Photo of Mike Hedges Mike Hedges Labour

(Translated) Will the Leader of the House provide an update on broadband provision in Swansea East?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

The Superfast Cymru scheme has, to date, facilitated the roll-out of superfast broadband access to over 23,721 homes and businesses across Swansea, including Swansea East, delivering average speeds of 80.6 Mbps and investing over £6.4 million.