(Translated) What discussions has the Welsh Government held with relevant organisations to ensure that the Welsh electorate is politically informed ahead of the 2021 Senedd election?

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The Welsh Government has regular discussions with organisations involved in delivering the Senedd elections in May 2021. In particular, we are working with education and local government partners to enable newly enfranchised younger voters to take their opportunity to vote for the first time in the Senedd elections.

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the scientific advice relating to the restrictions on the sale of non-essential goods in Welsh supermarkets and convenience stores?

Coronavirus has risen rapidly and spread in every part of Wales. The clear advice from our medical and scientific advisers was that a short, sharp firebreak would ensure the NHS has the capacity to respond to the pandemic, emergency and winter pressures. This includes only allowing essential retailers to open.

(Translated) What financial assistance is the Welsh Government providing to the nation's social care workers should they be required to self-isolate at any period during the coronavirus pandemic?

I announced last Friday our statutory sick pay enhancement scheme, which opened on 1 November. This provides funding to staff in care homes and domiciliary care to stay off work if they have symptoms of COVID-19 or to self-isolate in order to protect the vulnerable people they care for.

(Translated) What support is the Welsh Government providing to higher education institutions in light of the current challenges?

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We have provided more than £213 million to the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales this year, including an additional £41.5 million to support the higher education sector to maintain teaching and research capacity, address financial challenges and, crucially, support the wellbeing of students and staff.