Questions to the Minister for Social Justice

QNR – in the Senedd on 22 September 2021.

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Photo of Carolyn Thomas Carolyn Thomas Labour

(Translated) What support has the Welsh Government put in place for voluntary organisations in North Wales?

Photo of Jane Hutt Jane Hutt Labour

The Welsh Government provides core funding for the Wales Council for Voluntary Action and county voluntary councils to enable them to support local voluntary organisations and volunteering groups across Wales, and £1.06 million of this funding is provided to county voluntary councils across north Wales to support the third sector infrastructure.

Photo of Gareth Davies Gareth Davies Conservative

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve digital inclusion in Vale of Clwyd?

Photo of Jane Hutt Jane Hutt Labour

Through our digital inclusion and health programme, Digital Communities Wales, we are supporting organisations across all sectors to help people maximise the opportunities digital can offer. Having the basic digital skills, motivation and confidence can help people gain and retain employment, access health services and support their well-being.

Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister provide an update on support for women refugees from Afghanistan in Wales?

Photo of Jane Hutt Jane Hutt Labour

(Translated)

We are working to ensure all our new Afghan friends have access to support they need to integrate fully with our communities. Working collaboratively with partners, we will ensure women are equally supported to access language tuition, employment support, cultural activities and more to enhance their skills and employability.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the impact of COVID-19 regulations on access to places of worship?

Photo of Jane Hutt Jane Hutt Labour

I regularly discuss the proportionality and effectiveness of the COVID-19 regulations with Cabinet colleagues. Current rules mean places of worship, like other premises, must put in place reasonable measures in response to a risk assessment to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Face coverings are also required indoors.