Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 27 November 2018.

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Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on transport infrastructure in north Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I refer you to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport’s statement of 21 November, on transport infrastructure in north Wales.

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

(Translated) What progress is the Welsh Government making in developing a strategy for tackling gambling addiction in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We have been working across Government to develop a strategy to tackle gambling-related harm in Wales in line with the recommendations in the chief medical officer’s report. The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services will make a statement in due course outlining actions taken so far.

Photo of David Rees David Rees Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of Rent Smart Wales on improving the quality of rented accommodation?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The primary objective of Rent Smart Wales is to raise standards of management in the sector, rather than improve property standards. However, where action has been taken against a landlord or agent in relation to poor standards it can, and has, result in the revocation of a licence.

Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the Bontnewydd bypass scheme, following the announcement in May that the scheme will go ahead?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

The detailed design for the Caernarfon and Bontnewydd bypass continues to be progressed at pace, along with preparations to allow the main construction works to commence this winter.

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the First Minister made of the impact of the gig economy in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I established a Fair Work Commission earlier this year to review the evidence on fair work, including in relation to the gig economy, and make recommendations on what more could be done to make Wales a fair work nation.

Photo of David Rowlands David Rowlands UKIP

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline the costs of bringing Aston Martin Lagonda to Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Welsh Government has awarded Aston Martin grants of up to £18.8 million linked to job creation, skills training and research and development. The grants are being drawn down over a three-year period, as the company achieves key targets.

Photo of Jane Hutt Jane Hutt Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the First Minister made of the statement made by the UN rapporteur, Professor Phillip Alston, following his visit to the UK?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We agree with the statement’s damning condemnation of the UK Government’s stubborn determination to see through its harmful policies that are having such a detrimental impact on the most vulnerable in our society.