Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 22 January 2019.

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Photo of Caroline Jones Caroline Jones UKIP

(Translated) How will the Welsh Government improve public health in South Wales West?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Working with others, the Welsh Government takes a series of actions to improve public health in south-west Wales. Consultation on our new plan to tackle obesity, 'Healthy Weight: Healthy Wales', will involve a series of events in the region and across the whole of Wales.

Photo of Mohammad Asghar Mohammad Asghar Conservative

(Translated) What plans does the First Minister have to improve working conditions for teachers?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Following the devolution of powers over teachers’ pay, terms and conditions last September, we have been working with others to ensure that, in future, they more closely reflect the school system here in Wales and ensuring that practitioners concerns are identified and solutions developed and implemented.

Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour

(Translated) What further action will the Welsh Government take to support city and town centre regeneration?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our new targeted regeneration investment programme, which started in April 2018, demonstrates our continuing commitment to regeneration across Wales. It will provide capital funding of £100 million across Wales over three years to support regeneration projects in town and city centres.

Photo of Mandy Jones Mandy Jones UKIP

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to promote home ownership?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government has increased and improved the range of options available to people wishing to own their own home, including Help to Buy—Wales, Rent to Own—Wales, and our forthcoming self-build Wales scheme.

Photo of Mike Hedges Mike Hedges Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on support for those who previously received the Welsh independent living grant?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I have asked the Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services to review the progress in providing support to those who previously received the grant. This is to decide what further action may be necessary to ensure a fair outcome is achieved for everyone concerned. 

Photo of Rhianon Passmore Rhianon Passmore Labour

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to improve child and adolescent mental health services in Islwyn?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Improving child and adolescent mental health services remains a priority. The Minister for Health and Social Services recently announced an additional £7.1 million a year to deliver our response to the 'Mind over matter' report.

Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement in response to the recent announcement regarding Wylfa Newydd?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

The Welsh Government is very disappointed that the development at Wylfa Newydd has been suspended. The Minister for Economy and Transport issued a written statement on 17 January outlining the Welsh Government position and has since held discussions with UK Ministers, company representatives, the local Member of Parliament and others.

Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the north Wales growth deal?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

Negotiations between the Welsh and UK Governments and north Wales partners are advancing well on the north Wales growth bid. Officials from both Governments meet regularly with north Wales partners to discuss and agree a package of proposals and next steps to enable delivery of the deal.