Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 2 March 2021.

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Photo of Alun Davies Alun Davies Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on maximising the economic development potential of infrastructure projects in the Heads of the Valleys, as outlined in the recent Bevan Foundation report, 'More than a bypass: unleashing the potential of the A465'?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We welcome the report and our ambition is for a range of community benefits to accompany the bypass as well as projects supporting the objectives of the Valleys taskforce and Tech Valleys.

Photo of Neil McEvoy Neil McEvoy Independent

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's coronavirus testing regime?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our plans for testing are set out in the refreshed testing strategy published on 28 January. Data related to testing can be found in the daily update published by Public Health Wales and weekly update published by the Welsh Government. 

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) What steps is the First Minister taking to encourage the return of visitors to Wales following the recent coronavirus lockdown?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our recovery plan for the tourism sector focuses on reopening safely and stimulating demand. Stay-at-home regulations remain in place in other parts of the United Kingdom.

Photo of Laura Anne Jones Laura Anne Jones Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the local government settlement 2021-22?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Minister for Housing and Local Government will formally announce the final local government settlement for the forthcoming financial year later this afternoon.