Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 13 July 2021.

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Photo of Gareth Davies Gareth Davies Conservative

(Translated) How will the Welsh Government support the delivery of extra-care housing across Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We provide grant funding to support the delivery of extra-care housing. Extra care is an important housing option for older people, bringing together high-quality flexible accommodation with care and technology to enable people to live independently.

Photo of Jack Sargeant Jack Sargeant Labour

(Translated) How will the Welsh Government’s proposal for a community bank generate investment in Welsh communities?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The community bank will improve access to cash and banking services for individuals and small businesses across Wales. It will help facilitate local investment, economic development and community wealth building, recirculating savings into loans and preventing capital drain. Bank outlets will have a positive impact on communities and high streets.

Photo of Buffy Williams Buffy Williams Labour

(Translated) How does the Welsh Government intend to build on the success of the valleys taskforce over the next Senedd term?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We are committed to building on the successful programme of work led by the ministerial taskforce for the south Wales Valleys. We are working with partners across the Valleys to determine how to further develop and stimulate economic, social and environmental action, particularly in the Heads of the Valleys region.

Photo of Mark Isherwood Mark Isherwood Conservative

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government supporting people with learning disabilities?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Following completion of the successful Improving Lives programme, we will build on achievements already made to support individuals to lead healthy and independent lives. We continue to work closely with the learning disability ministerial advisory group and third sector partners to deliver improved outcomes for people with learning disabilities.