Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 21 May 2019.

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Photo of Alun Davies Alun Davies Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the Valleys Regional Park project?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Valleys Regional Park continues to focus on outcomes within the prospectus published in October 2018. Proposals to take forward the Park have been submitted and we are close to agreeing arrangements for governance and delivery. The Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport will make announcements on these before summer recess.

Photo of Helen Mary Jones Helen Mary Jones Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What recent discussions has the First Minister had with the Minister for Health and Social Services about management structures in the health service?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

My discussions with the Minister for Health and Social Services on delivering a health and care system fit for the future includes the plans for establishing a stronger ‘national executive’ for NHS Wales, as recommended by the cross party Parliamentary Review. 

Photo of Delyth Jewell Delyth Jewell Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on Welsh Government involvement in the process of resolving the dispute relating to the suspension of senior executives at Caerphilly Council?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government’s role is limited to nominating a Designated Independent Person to investigate, where parties are unable to agree. That responsibility has been discharged. It is for the parties themselves to reach a resolution.

Photo of Bethan Sayed Bethan Sayed Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline the current care policies for veterans in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report, published on 16 May, sets out the action we are taking to support veterans in Wales.