Questions to the Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport

QNR – in the Senedd on 6 November 2019.

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Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister provide an update on the TrawsCymru service?

Photo of Lee Waters Lee Waters Labour

Last year, TrawsCymru carried a record 2.5million passengers. We have made significant improvements to the network of services over the last five years, and the pioneering weekend free travel remains popular since being introduced in July 2017.

Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister provide an update on the effectiveness of the Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008?

Photo of Lee Waters Lee Waters Labour

The current legislation that places duties on local authorities is generally working well. However, we are aware of increasing concerns for post-16 learners where local authorities have discretion over travel arrangements. We will take forward a review to identify all the issues involved and how to resolve them in a cost-effective and sustainable way.

Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on European programmes relating to skills and employment in Ynys Môn?

Photo of Lee Waters Lee Waters Labour

(Translated)

People and businesses of Ynys Môn have benefited from a number of EU-funded schemes such as apprenticeships, skills for employers and employees and expanding Môn’s horizons. Since 2007, some 1,400 jobs have been created, over 2,100 people have been helped into employment, and over 9,000 qualifications have been achieved.