Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 30 April 2019.

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Photo of Leanne Wood Leanne Wood Plaid Cymru

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government responding to the climate emergency?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

As part of our recognition of the climate emergency facing our world, advice has been sought from the UK Committee on Climate Change about how meeting the goals in the Paris Agreement might affect our long-term legislative targets. That advice is due on Thursday.

Photo of Andrew RT Davies Andrew RT Davies Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the use of the Welsh Government's new income tax powers?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Welsh rates of income tax were introduced successfully on 6 April following a carefully coordinated implementation programme led by HMRC and the Welsh Treasury. Revenue from local and national Welsh taxes will now collectively contribute around £5 billion to directly fund vital public services in Wales.

Photo of David Rees David Rees Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on discussions he has had with TATA regarding the future of Welsh steel making?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I, the Minister for Economy and Transport, and officials have regular engagement with Tata Steel UK. The Welsh Government consistently plays our part in securing sustainable TATA operations in Wales.

Photo of Alun Davies Alun Davies Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the progress of the Valleys Taskforce?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Valleys taskforce is delivering on the priorities people living and working in the Valleys have identified. This includes recent announcements on innovative bus transport pilots, funding to support and grow the Valleys foundational economy and a peer-to-peer support network for Valleys based businesses with growth potential.