Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 1 May 2018.

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Photo of Andrew RT Davies Andrew RT Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's plans for reorganising local government?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our proposals for strengthening local government were set out by the Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Public Services in an oral statement on 20 March and in the Green Paper we have published for consultation.

Photo of David Rowlands David Rowlands UKIP

(Translated) What plans does the First Minister have to launch an investigation into car wash services in Wales, in light of the announcement by the chair of the House of Commons' Environmental Audit Committee that it intends to look into the issue at a UK level?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

There are currently no plans to investigate car wash services in Wales. Welsh Government officials are liaising with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to provide input into the Environmental Audit Committee inquiry.

Photo of Gareth Bennett Gareth Bennett UKIP

(Translated) What steps is the Welsh Government taking to tackle the number of empty homes in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We are committed to bringing homes back into use and provide ongoing support through the Houses into Homes and town-centre loan schemes. These initiatives, operated by local authorities and together amounting to over £50 million, provide home owners with the finance required to renovate properties for rent or sale.

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) What are the Welsh Government’s priorities for supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the Cynon Valley?

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 support small and medium-sized enterprises in the Cynon valley and across Wales.

Photo of Julie Morgan Julie Morgan Labour

(Translated) What plans does the First Minister have to increase community cohesion across Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We are committed to strengthening community cohesion across Wales. We are working hard with our public and third sector partners to make sure Wales continues to be a safe and tolerant place for people to live and work now and for generations to come.

Photo of Rhianon Passmore Rhianon Passmore Labour

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to assist the poorest people in Islwyn?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Valleys taskforce is supporting action to spread prosperity by bringing business opportunities and employment support to people in Islwyn.

Photo of Bethan Sayed Bethan Sayed Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on Welsh Government plans to improve animal welfare?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Wales animal health and welfare framework implementation plan sets out the framework group and Welsh Government priorities for animal health and welfare. The Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs will make a statement on animal welfare before summer recess.