(Translated) What discussions has the Minister had with the Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism with regards to the financial position of the Wales National Pool Swansea?

We have provided local authorities with more than £500 million to meet the additional financial pressures they are facing to maintain services associated with the pandemic. This includes £200,000 to Swansea Council to support the Wales National Pool with loss of income for quarter 1 via the local authority emergency hardship fund.

(Translated) What discussions has the Minister had with Treasury Ministers within the UK Government on the details of the shared prosperity fund?

The Treasury has not engaged meaningfully with us on this issue. I wrote to the Chancellor last month and have reiterated our positions again this week ahead of today’s spending review. It’s vital they respect devolution and honour long-standing commitments that Wales will not receive ‘a penny less’ of funding.

(Translated) What assessment has the Minister made of the value for money of converting the A465 from Dowlais Top to Hirwaun in light of projections that its cost has increased significantly?

Regular and robust assessment of value for money was undertaken throughout the procurement process, and the benefit-cost ratio of the project remains positive. The project will also deliver against several important policy objectives, including supporting those of the Valleys taskforce.