Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 23 February 2021.

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Photo of Paul Davies Paul Davies Conservative

(Translated) What additional financial support will the Welsh Government provide to businesses in Pembrokeshire during the pandemic?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Active planning is underway for further financial support to businesses, across Wales, who are impacted by the restrictions. The restrictions business fund has so far seen almost 4,000 businesses in Pembrokeshire receive over £13 million.

Photo of Leanne Wood Leanne Wood Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What action has been taken by the Welsh Government to prevent flooding in the Rhondda since storm Dennis last year?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

£3.9 million has been provided to RCT in emergency funding for repair works and to fund 27 flood alleviation projects. This will reduce flood risk for over 1,500 properties and support the provision of flood gates in Rhondda.

Photo of Laura Anne Jones Laura Anne Jones Conservative

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to support farming in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government provides substantial assistance to help farm businesses improve their financial and environmental performance. The proposed new sustainable farming scheme will help support Welsh farmers to thrive, produce sustainable food and contribute to the fight against the climate emergency.

Photo of Joyce Watson Joyce Watson Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the potential easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

On 19 February, I announced the outcome of the three-weekly review of the restrictions. We published an update to our 'Coronavirus control plan: alert levels in Wales' document on the same day. The update sets out the careful and step-by-step approach we will adopt to easing COVID-19 restrictions in Wales.