Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 10 March 2020.

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Photo of Gareth Bennett Gareth Bennett UKIP

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on Welsh Government policy to combat fly-tipping?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government continues to deliver our strategy 'A Fly-tipping Free Wales', funding and working with a range of partner organisations in order to secure the long-term reduction of fly-tipping in Wales.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the funding of hospices in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government provides over £8.4 million annually to support specialist palliative care services across Wales.

Photo of Caroline Jones Caroline Jones UKIP

(Translated) What actions is the Welsh Government taking to ensure tenancy agreements meet the needs of tenants in social housing?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Responsibility for the content of tenancy agreements rests with social landlords, subject to the requirements of housing law. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, once implemented, will require certain fundamental and supplementary terms to be included, drawn either from the Act or secondary legislation.

Photo of David Rees David Rees Labour

(Translated) What discussions has the First Minister had with UK Government Ministers since the UK general election regarding the future of the manufacturing sector in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I and the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales meet regularly with UK Ministers to discuss a range of issues regarding the manufacturing sector.

Photo of David Melding David Melding Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement as to what measures are in place to encourage small and medium-sized house builders back into the Welsh market?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government has a strong track record in encouraging small and medium-sized house builders back into house building in Wales. We tailor our policies, offer advice and provide financial assistance to ensure businesses are supported.