Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 24 April 2018.

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Photo of Lee Waters Lee Waters Labour

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure children are being equipped with the skills needed for the fourth industrial revolution?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

I recognise the vital importance of technology and digital skills for our children.  It is part of our National Mission to ensure all learners have the skills they require to become digitally and technically competent as well as develop as enterprising, creative and critical thinkers.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on intensive poultry farming units in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our vision is for a prosperous, resilient poultry industry promoting Wales's present and future well-being, which will only be achieved by ensuring highest standards of health and welfare, minimising the use of antibiotics and reducing the impact on the environment.

Photo of Leanne Wood Leanne Wood Plaid Cymru

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government using public procurement to safeguard and create jobs?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our innovative procurement policies and approaches, including community benefits, Better Jobs Closer to Home and the National Procurement Service, are resulting in job creation and economic growth in Wales.

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of the introduction of Universal Credit on child poverty levels in Cynon Valley?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Institute for Fiscal Studies projects that universal credit will reduce poverty, due to an expected increase in take-up. However, such effects are uncertain, and are more than outweighed by projected increases in poverty from other UK Government welfare reforms. The south Wales Valleys are hard hit by these reforms.