Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 1 December 2020.

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Photo of Jenny Rathbone Jenny Rathbone Labour

(Translated) How does the Welsh Government’s international policy address global deforestation?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Tackling global deforestation is an important element in responding to the climate emergency and biodiversity decline. Through the Wales and Africa programme, we have planted 10 million trees in the Mbale region of Uganda, with an ambition to plant 25 million trees in the next five years.

Photo of Mr Neil Hamilton Mr Neil Hamilton UKIP

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on arrangements for forthcoming elections in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government is working closely with our partners to ensure that the legislation, finance and other support are in place to hold Covid-secure local by-elections, as well as the Senedd election, in 2021.

Photo of Alun Davies Alun Davies Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on Welsh Government plans for the economic development of towns?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We launched Transforming Towns in January with a package of support worth nearly £90 million to address the decline in town centres.

In addition, we have provided over £24.4 million to support our town centres during the coronavirus pandemic.