We are implementing commitments in the national strategy for violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence. These include awareness-raising, educating children and young people about healthy relationships, working with perpetrators, funding a helpline for victims, and training professionals to recognise, and act on, signs of abuse and violence.

To December 2017, we have provided access to fast-fibre broadband to 88,149 premises across all parts of Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taf and the Vale of Glamorgan, equating to 89.05 per cent completion. The average download speed across South Wales Central is 68.11 Mbps.

Responsibility for planning for accessibility in schools lies with local authorities and schools. To support them, we have published updated guidance in discussion with the office of the Children’s Commissioner for Wales.  We are also making a substantial investment in schools through the twenty-first century schools programme, which will improve accessibility.

Work to deliver the plan continues, with progress being made against the actions set out in the paper. My officials are actively engaging with local authorities and mobile network operators to facilitate a mobile workshop to take place in June of this year, and I will update members after that.

The procurement exercise for the successor project is well under way, with a view to a delivery contract being awarded in late summer of this year. I will make a statement within the next month to update members.

The causes of the gender pay gap across Wales are complex. The rapid review of gender equality will look at the big picture, but we are already working to remove some of the barriers. Actions include providing childcare support, creating training opportunities, tackling discrimination and supporting women into non-traditional careers.

The procurement exercise for the successor project is well under way, with a view to a delivery contract being awarded in late summer of this year. I will make a statement within the next month to update members.