Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 8 May 2018.

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Photo of Mandy Jones Mandy Jones UKIP

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the use of pesticides in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

It is the Welsh Government’s policy to reduce to the lowest possible level the effect of pesticide use on people, wildlife, plants and environment, while making sure that pests, diseases and weeds are effectively controlled.

Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's plans for the M4?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

Our recently updated national transport finance plan identifies the extent of planned investment over forthcoming years across the whole of Wales, including the M4.

Photo of Mr Simon Thomas Mr Simon Thomas Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for Hywel Dda University Health Board's consultation on the future of health services?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

Hywel Dda Local Health Board is currently consulting on proposals to transform community and hospital services in mid and west Wales. We support fully the need for this important consultation and have no preferred outcome and encourage the health board to ensure the public has every opportunity to participate in the process.

Photo of Mr Neil Hamilton Mr Neil Hamilton UKIP

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for hospitals in Mid and West Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We continue to invest in healthcare services in mid and west Wales, including £3 million recently for Withybush General Hospital and £25 million for Glangwili General Hospital. We are also investing £6.6 million in Llandrindod Wells County War Memorial Hospital. We will continue to work with health boards in the region to provide healthcare services that deliver the best possible outcomes for patients.

Photo of Mike Hedges Mike Hedges Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on progress made by the Welsh Government in reducing obesity levels?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We will consult on a cross-Government obesity strategy later this year. There is already a range of positive action taking place across Wales, such as the Cabinet Secretary for Finance’s recent announcement of an additional £60 million funding over the next three years for active travel.

Photo of David Rees David Rees Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government's priorities for strengthening the economy of Aberavon?

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 Aberavon.