Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 15 January 2019.

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Photo of Caroline Jones Caroline Jones UKIP

(Translated) What action will the Welsh Government take over the next 12 months to improve public services in South Wales West?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Over the next 12 months, we will continue to support people when they need it most and equip our public services to respond to the challenges that the current political and financial uncertainties present.

Photo of Mark Reckless Mark Reckless Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on whether Welsh Government policy on the M4 relief road has changed since he took office?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

No change has taken place into Welsh Government’s intention to bring about significant improvements on the M4 around Newport.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the Year of Discovery 2019?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Year of Discovery is the latest in a series of successful themed years, developed by Welsh Government to promote the quality of Wales as a place to visit, and which help generate over £350 million per year, through marketing, for the Welsh economy.

Photo of Suzy Davies Suzy Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on high street regeneration?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Supporting town centres and high streets is a cornerstone of our regeneration activities. Taking into account levered-in funding, by the time our current regeneration programmes are complete, we will have invested £800 million into town centres across Wales since 2014.  

Photo of Mr Neil Hamilton Mr Neil Hamilton UKIP

(Translated) How does the Welsh Government intend to improve healthcare for Dwyfor Meirionnydd residents?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We work with the health board and other partners in north Wales to take a range of actions to improve healthcare services. Dwyfor Meirionnydd has benefited from additional investment in Blaenau Ffestiniog and Tywyn Memorial Hospital to co-locate and integrate services at a community level.

Photo of Mohammad Asghar Mohammad Asghar Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government's plans to expand general practice in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our plan for general practice is for patients to receive care from teams of healthcare professionals, led by GPs working with pharmacists, physiotherapists, social workers and the voluntary sector to provide the right care and support close to, or at people’s homes.

Photo of Leanne Wood Leanne Wood Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What progress has the valleys taskforce made in tackling deprivation?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The work of the Valleys taskforce has helped develop a co-ordinated approach to delivering 'Prosperity for All', the economic action plan and 'Our Valleys, Our Future'. Together, these are improving people’s lives by delivering good-quality jobs, supporting better public services and strengthening Valleys communities.