Questions to the Leader of the House and Chief Whip (Julie James)

QNR – in the Senedd on 20 June 2018.

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Photo of Nick Ramsay Nick Ramsay Conservative

(Translated) Will the Leader of the House make a statement on the Welsh Government's policies for tackling domestic abuse?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

The national strategy sets out our policies and action for tackling domestic abuse. 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.

Photo of Leanne Wood Leanne Wood Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What steps are being taken to improve digital inclusion in the Rhondda?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

Through Digital Communities Wales we are working in partnership with organisations and programmes across the Rhondda to provide the basic digital skills support needed to secure improved economic, learning and health outcomes.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the Leader of the House make a statement on progress made in delivering digital service transformation for the public sector?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

'Digital First' sets out the steps needed to create the right environment for the delivery of effective digital public services. There are a range of improvements being made across and within all Cabinet Secretary portfolios.

Photo of Mr Simon Thomas Mr Simon Thomas Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What discussions has the Leader of the House held regarding ensuring more support for victims of stalking?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

(Translated)

We are committed to ensuring support for victims of stalking and for all victims and survivors of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence. Our national strategy sets out the actions we are taking to achieve this, which include awareness-raising, education, and funding a helpline for victims.

Photo of Mark Isherwood Mark Isherwood Conservative

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government implementing the framework for action on independent living in order to meet its equality objectives?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

(Translated)

There is a wide range of activity across Welsh Government that contributes to the aims of the framework including in relation to housing, education and employment. We are actively working with disabled people and their representative organisations to finalise a new framework with clear actions.       

Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative

(Translated) What are the Welsh Government's priorities for the delivery of broadband in Pembrokeshire for the next 12 months?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

I am currently procuring a successor scheme to the Superfast Cymru project and have identified around 8,554 premises across Pembrokeshire that could potentially see coverage under the new initiative over the coming 12 months and beyond. Further detail will be available after the awarding of the new contract.