Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 3 March 2020.

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Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on mental health support for students in further education in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We have confirmed funding of £2 million for mental health and well-being in the further education sector in 2020-21.  Most of the funding is going directly to colleges to build capacity, and to support collaborative projects to ensure a consistent, evidence-based approach to staff and student well-being across Wales.

Photo of David Rees David Rees Labour

(Translated) What discussions has the Welsh Government had with Ministers in the UK Government since the UK general election regarding the Shared Prosperity Fund?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Since the general election of December 2019, we have raised the shared prosperity fund with the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Wales and other UK Government Ministers. Yet, with 10 months until EU funding tails off, there is still no clarity on its proposals.

Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on how regional capital expenditure is allocated?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

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Capital funding is allocated through a range of mechanisms, depending on the nature of the programme. For example, investment priorities for our twenty-first schools programme are determined by our partners and reflect local need.

Photo of Nick Ramsay Nick Ramsay Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the support available to businesses affected by the recent floods?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We have announced a revenue grant of £2,500 per business administered via Business Wales to help small and medium-sized enterprises with post-flood recovery following storms Ciara and Dennis. This is in addition and complements the information, advice and signposting available from Business Wales and support for local authorities to meet the costs of discretionary business rates relief.