Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 26 March 2019.

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Photo of Jenny Rathbone Jenny Rathbone Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the First Minister made of how prudent healthcare principles are embedded into primary care?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Primary care is at the forefront of the prudent healthcare approach we have developed in Wales, helping to eliminate unwarranted variation and to deploy the most effective forms of treatment in a genuine partnership with patients.

Photo of Dawn Bowden Dawn Bowden Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on any recent correspondence with the UK Government regarding the devolution of air passenger duty to Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We have written to the UK Government to present conclusive independent evidence to support the case for devolution of air passenger duty. The Minister for Finance and Trefnydd robustly made the case to the Welsh Affairs Committee on 7 March, complementing the unanimous business sector support and cross-party consensus on this matter.

Photo of Caroline Jones Caroline Jones UKIP

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline the steps that the Welsh Government is taking to protect the privacy of Welsh citizens?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government takes the privacy of Welsh citizens very seriously. We protect the data we hold to the highest standards. We ensure partner organisations protect data to the same high standards through regulations and other mechanisms.

Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour

(Translated) What actions are being taken by the Welsh Government to reduce water wastage in Welsh homes?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Welsh Government works with the industry and through our own powers to reduce water wastage and usage in Welsh homes. Last year, for example, we amended building regulations in Wales so that the maximum potential consumption of water in new buildings is reduced from 135 litres per person per day to 110 litres.

Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on preparations for a people's vote on the final Brexit deal?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Arrangements for any second referendum would be the responsibility of the UK Government, as was the case for the referendum in 2016.

Photo of Bethan Sayed Bethan Sayed Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government's policy in relation to decision-making processes at arm's-length bodies?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Each arm's-length body in Wales has a designated accounting officer who has a personal responsibility for the propriety and regularity of the public finances for which she or he is accountable. This responsibility is set out in a formal accounting officer memorandum. 

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister set out the Welsh Government's response to the Charter for Change published by the Children's Commissioner for Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I welcome this report and the practical solutions it proposes for tackling child poverty. We will take these into account in delivering on my commitment to review Welsh Government funding programmes to ensure they have maximum impact in tackling child poverty.

Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour

(Translated) What consideration has the First Minister given to the Institute of Welsh Affairs' report, Re-energising Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I welcome the Institute of Welsh Affairs's recent publication of the report, bringing together the broad range of work delivered under their three-year Re-energising Wales project. This collaborative effort provides useful evidence that we will consider afresh as we develop the policies and proposals to deliver our ambitious decarbonisation and energy targets.

Photo of Leanne Wood Leanne Wood Plaid Cymru

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government maximising front-line resources for education?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Local authorities are responsible for funding schools in Wales. Welsh Government has prioritised support for schools through the local government settlement. We also continue to provide significant additional grant funding to support our educational reforms and improve outcomes for learners.