Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 20 March 2018.

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Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the availability of mp-MRI tests to patients in north Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

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We expect health boards to provide evidence-based care. Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board provides multiparametric MRI in line with the current National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideline for prostate cancer. The guideline is under review and we expect this to conclude in early 2019.

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the delivery of housing adaptations in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We are working to make it quicker and easier for people to secure adaptations when needed. We are collecting data to help understand how to further streamline processes. The Wales Audit Office recommendations will inform the work under way to improve people’s experiences and make the system more user-friendly.

Photo of David Melding David Melding Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on housing need in the south Wales valleys?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We provide significant investment in all housing tenures across all areas of Wales, including the south Wales Valleys. Help to Buy—Wales, rent to own and the innovative housing programme are making new home ownership more accessible and sustainable. Our social housing grant and Wales property development fund continue to support small and medium-sized enterprise developers and social housing in Valleys communities.

Photo of Andrew RT Davies Andrew RT Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on NHS ambulance response times in South Wales Central?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The eight-minute 'red' target has been achieved for 22 consecutive months across South Wales Central, with a typical response to life-threatened patients arriving at scene in five to six minutes. Detailed work is under way to ensure that the right response is sent at the right time to patients in amber and green categories.

Photo of Jayne Bryant Jayne Bryant Labour

(Translated) What plans does the Welsh Government have to support economic development in Newport?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The 'Prosperity for All' national strategy and economic action plan sets out the actions we are taking to improve economic development across Wales, including Newport.

Photo of Leanne Wood Leanne Wood Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What plans does the Welsh Government have to increase levels of cycling in the Rhondda?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We have provided more than £5 million—£5.14 million—to Rhondda local authority through the local transport fund, Safe Routes in Communities scheme and road safety grant for active travel. We also plan active travel improvements as part of our trunk road walking and cycling programme, building these into all our major projects.