Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 5 October 2021.

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Photo of Sioned Williams Sioned Williams Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on fuel poverty in South Wales West?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

Local area fuel poverty estimates were published in April 2020. At that time, approximately 23,000 households in the South Wales West constituency were estimated to be spending more than 10 per cent of their household income on their household fuel bills. 

Photo of Luke Fletcher Luke Fletcher Plaid Cymru

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government working to eradicate food poverty?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

On 6 September, we announced over £1.9 million of funding to help tackle food poverty and food insecurity. Funding will support local authorities and third sector organisations to put in place sustainable mechanisms such as community growing, community cafes, and food share schemes to help address food poverty and food insecurity.

Photo of Sam Rowlands Sam Rowlands Conservative

(Translated) What assessment has the First Minister made of access to sporting facilities in North Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Restrictions on accessing sporting facilities were lifted earlier this year in line with our coronavirus control plan. Our programme for government will lead to further investment in sporting facilities, improving accessibility, including accessibility in north Wales.

Photo of Peredur Owen Griffiths Peredur Owen Griffiths Plaid Cymru

(Translated) How is the Government working to improve public transport?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our strategy for improving public transport is set out in Llwybr Newydd, the Wales Transport Strategy 2021. It sets out our plans for an accessible, sustainable and efficient transport system including immediate actions and long-term intentions.