Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 9 November 2021.

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Photo of Sam Rowlands Sam Rowlands Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on plans to support the development of elite sporting facilities in North Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Our programme for government commits to investing further in our elite sporting facilities, which will be accessible to all. Recent investments in north Wales include artificial pitches in Flintshire, Anglesey and Gwynedd, and a competition-standard athletics track in Bangor.

Photo of Tom Giffard Tom Giffard Conservative

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

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust is working with Swansea Bay University Health Board to implement a range of actions to manage 999 demand in the community, increase capacity, improve responsiveness to people with time sensitive complaints and improve ambulance patient handover.

Photo of Laura Anne Jones Laura Anne Jones Conservative

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to increase participation in sport across Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Increasing participation in sport and physical activity is a key commitment in our programme for government. We are investing in accessible and attractive facilities to encourage people of all ages and abilities to engage in sport and physical activity.

Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative

(Translated) What action is the Welsh Government taking to tackle hospital waiting times in North Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

More than £248 million has already been invested through the NHS recovery fund to help health boards tackle waiting times and transform the way they deliver services. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board received over £20 million in addition to their targeted intervention financial support. The investment will target improving capacity to treat patients through winter.