2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:16 pm on 17 May 2022.

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Photo of Mabon ap Gwynfor Mabon ap Gwynfor Plaid Cymru 2:16, 17 May 2022

(Translated)

May I ask for two statements on roads from the Deputy Minister for Climate Change? First of all, may we have an update on Llanbedr and what's the latest, please? Unfortunately, there was a terrible road traffic accident on Sunday morning, the eighth of this month, and a gentleman had serious injuries. I'm sure we all wish him a good recovery. As a result of this, the road was closed for most of the day, which meant that villagers had to make a 40-mile journey around the area to get to Harlech, which is only 3 miles away. This is the danger of having one lane only, and another example of why there is a need for a bypass. So, there is a need for a swift solution.

Secondly, may we have an update also from the Deputy Minister regarding plans to improve safety on rural roads in north Wales? We've seen a number of recent accidents—two serious accidents, for example, on two following weeks, on the A494 near Glan-yr-Afon near Bala. Local residents tell me that they are afraid of seeing the sun shining, because this inevitably means that accidents are going to happen on the road. Last year, there were six fatal accidents on Meirionnydd roads only, and 36 serious injuries as well. Half of the fatal accidents were motorbike riders. Since 2006, 24 fatal accidents and 162 serious accidents have occurred on Meirionnydd roads. So, can we have an update from the Minister regarding what steps he's taking to ensure road safety in north Wales? Thank you.