Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 17 September 2019.

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Photo of Jenny Rathbone Jenny Rathbone Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact a no-deal Brexit will have on Welsh universities?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

In September 2016, the Minister for Education established the higher education Brexit working group as a forum to co-ordinate intelligence and provide advice to Government on the short to long-term impact of Brexit on universities. The Minister for Education met the group following their meeting yesterday, which focused on 'no deal'. 

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline what action the Welsh Government is taking to support care homes in north Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act supports care homes by recognising the responsibility and accountability of both providers and responsible individuals in delivering care. 

Photo of Nick Ramsay Nick Ramsay Conservative

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government working with local authorities to meet future housing demand?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Financial constraints that previously inhibited local authorities’ ability to build new social homes have been lifted by Westminster. We are working collaboratively with councils to understand their individual plans to meet future housing need in their area and how Welsh Government can best support them.

Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the First Minister made of the impact of a no-deal Brexit on the third sector in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We have been working closely with the third sector, and commissioned the Wales Council for Voluntary Action to undertake research into the impact of Brexit on the sector. It is due to be published later this month.