(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of the UK Internal Market Bill on the Intergovernmental Agreement on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill and the Establishment of Common Frameworks?

The Internal Market Bill poses the most serious threat we have seen to devolution. All four governments have reiterated their commitment to establish Common Frameworks, which are even more important in the context of the Bill, and the Intergovernmental Agreement remains in place and must be respected.

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on Welsh Government action to mitigate the effects of coronavirus?

These actions were recently captured in the Winter Protection Plan, which sets out a range of actions including those for actions on Test, Trace and Protect services, vaccinations programmes, personal protection equipment (PPE), care homes and getting the NHS ready for winter.

(Translated) What measures have been implemented to ensure social distancing in schools?

The Minister for Education has published operational guidance providing a framework for local authorities and schools to support all learners to return this term. The guidance sets out control measures that need to be taken to minimise the risk of transmission, including adhering to social distancing in the best ways possible.

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the support required to aid Islwyn’s cultural and musical organisations through the pandemic?

The Welsh Government has put in place a £53 million package to support the culture sector across all areas of Wales. The Cultural Recovery Fund has welcomed applications from individuals and organisations in Islwyn to help them through this difficult period.  

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to protect rare animal species in Wales?

In Wales, we focus both on increasing the resilience of our ecosystems to safeguard species, and targeting specific action for rare species where needed.  This includes £78,000 of funding through the Land Disposal Tax Community Scheme to secure the future of the iconic red squirrel in Wales.

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on flood prevention in South Wales West?

We are investing £8.7 million in flood risk management projects throughout South Wales West. This includes £6.9 million on the design and construction of coastal schemes at Aberavon, Porthcawl and Mumbles and a further £1.8 million in schemes and repairs throughout the region this year.