The Superfast Cymru scheme has facilitated the roll-out of superfast broadband access to over 142,000 homes and businesses across the region, delivering average speeds of over 91.6 Mbps and investing over £40.3 million.  

The Superfast Cymru scheme has, to date, facilitated the roll-out of superfast broadband access to over 215,000 homes and businesses across the region, delivering average speeds of over 87 Mbps and investing over £60 million.  

Through the Superfast Cymru scheme, we have invested over £55 million in broadband telecommunications throughout mid and west Wales. We are also working closely with mobile network operators and the Westminster Government to secure even greater future investment in mobile infrastructure throughout the region.

The Welsh Government has been clear that UK withdrawal from the EU should in no way lead to a dilution in human rights protections. We are currently assessing the effect of losing access to the charter rights, and what remedial action, if any, is required to mitigate impact in Wales.

The annual report that I laid in the Assembly last month outlines the huge progress in delivering the commitments in our national strategy. Our delivery framework will be published before recess and this outlines the actions already achieved and our forward plan for the next three years.

The first phase of the gender equality rapid review reported last week. This report is a direct and significant challenge to us. It provides areas for action in phase two that we can move forward on immediately and others that will need further exploration. Phase two will begin shortly.