Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 9 July 2019.

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Photo of Jayne Bryant Jayne Bryant Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on resilient communities programmes in south-east Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Welsh Government has a range of programmes and projects that contribute to building community resilience, not only in south-east Wales, but across Wales as a whole. These programmes touch on all aspects of life from health and wellbeing to improvements in transport and community infrastructure.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on staffing levels at the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

As at September 2018 the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust employed a record level of staff. Overall full time equivalent staff numbers have increased by 11.2 per cent in the past five years; ambulance staff have increased by 7.8 per cent over the same period.

Photo of Alun Davies Alun Davies Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on public transport in Blaenau Gwent?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We continue to invest in a modern and integrated public transport system in Blaenau Gwent including local bus services, active travel and the very popular Ebbw Vale rail line.

Photo of Jenny Rathbone Jenny Rathbone Labour

(Translated) What plans does the Welsh Government have to make the urban environment greener in light of the developing climate emergency?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government provides a range of initiatives which focus on the small things which can create local, accessible green spaces. Our £11 million Enabling Natural Resources and Wellbeing grant scheme supports projects that make improvements to natural resources in residential areas to deliver benefits to people, businesses and their communities.