Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 17 July 2018.

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Photo of Mark Isherwood Mark Isherwood Conservative

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government helping to make Wales a dementia-friendly nation?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Supported by an extra £10 million a year, the dementia action plan, published earlier this year, is driving opportunities to develop Wales as a dementia-friendly nation. By working across generations and across sectors, we can ensure people affected by dementia feel understood, valued and able to live as independently as possible in their communities.

Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour

(Translated) What strategy will the Welsh Government follow to improve community safety in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government is implementing the 11 recommendations of the 'Working Together for Safer Communities' review, which was published in December.

Photo of Jenny Rathbone Jenny Rathbone Labour

(Translated) When does the Welsh Government expect the public inquiry into the M4 around Newport to publish its findings?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

In recognition of the importance of this matter to the whole of Wales, we have committed that the inspectors' report will be open to scrutiny, debate and a vote by Assembly Members before a final decision is made by the Welsh Ministers whether to enter into contracts for construction.

Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on how Prosperity for All is delivering for children and young people?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Through 'Prosperity for All' we are ensuring that all children and young people have the best possible start to life. Our strategy recognises the importance of the early years as a time where we can maximise the impact of our policies and programmes, and so we are prioritising them.

Photo of David Melding David Melding Conservative

(Translated) What powers does the Welsh Government have to set a general speed limit in urban areas of 20 mph?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Wales Act 2017 gave the National Assembly the ability to legislate on national speed limits from 1 April 2018, as long as the legislation did not create or modify road traffic offences or affect exemptions from speed limits. Local authorities have the powers to set local speed limits.

Photo of Bethan Sayed Bethan Sayed Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's plans to tackle substance misuse?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We are investing almost £50 million a year in the substance misuse agenda and, within this, are undertaking a range of actions to tackle this issue. This includes supporting services that are commissioned by area planning boards and also introducing our Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Wales) Bill.

Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve mental health services in north Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Improving mental health services across the whole of Wales continues to be a priority for the Welsh Government. We have committed a further £20 million for mental health services this year. We have made clear to the health board our expectations for improvement in each of the areas identified under special measures, including mental health.