Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 9 February 2021.

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Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government supporting communities affected by flooding in mid Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We are providing funding to Powys and other local authorities to help manage flood risk, to respond to the immediate impact of floods, to recover from floods and to support householders affected by floods.

Photo of David Rowlands David Rowlands UKIP

(Translated) What assessment has the First Minister made of the implications of the European Union invoking article 16 in regard to COVID-19 vaccines?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We have been working closely with the UK Government and BEIS on vaccine supply. The dispute with the EU and vaccine suppliers is being monitored to ensure Wales continues to get its supply of vaccines to meet our milestones, as laid out in the vaccine strategy.

Photo of Mr Neil Hamilton Mr Neil Hamilton UKIP

(Translated) Will the First Minister outline the extent to which the Education Act 1996 has influenced Welsh Government policy in the fifth Senedd?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Devolution has been the most important influencing factor on education policy in Wales. Our national mission is helping us to raise standards, raise the attainment of all children and ensure we have an education system that is a source of national pride and public confidence.

Photo of David Melding David Melding Conservative

(Translated) What discussions has the Welsh Government had with the UK Government to ensure that the Turing scheme promotes objectives similar to those of the EU's Erasmus programme?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Minister for Education and her officials have repeatedly pressed that any alternative must fully replace the benefits of Erasmus+.  It is disappointing that the UK Government have excluded valuable elements of Erasmus+ from their Turing scheme. The scheme does not include inward mobilities and excludes youth and sport entirely.