Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 26 November 2019.

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Photo of Delyth Jewell Delyth Jewell Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on ophthalmology services provided by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We have actions in place through our eye care delivery plan to improve eye health, together with the planned care ophthalmology implementation plan. These are supporting improvements across Wales. I expect Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board to implement the required actions that will ensure better outcomes for all patients.

Photo of Jack Sargeant Jack Sargeant Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's priorities to improve health outcomes in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We continually assess the performance, successes and challenges of delivering services and improving health outcomes across Wales.

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the First Minister made of the social and economic impact on Welsh women of changes to the UK state pension age?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I am extremely concerned that some women are enduring hardship and poverty as a result of changes to their state pension age about which they knew nothing. We have repeatedly, and firmly, made clear our concerns to the UK Government calling for fair transitional arrangements to be introduced.

Photo of David Melding David Melding Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government works with police agencies to ensure the effective delivery of public services?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Welsh Government continues to engage actively with police agencies in a number of approaches to ensure the delivery of public services. It is essential to develop and maintain close working relationships with the four police forces in Wales to ensure that community safety is paramount.