Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 5 July 2022.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the progress of the north Wales metro?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We have put in place the foundations for transformative rail, bus and active travel provision in north Wales. It is vital that UK Government discharges its responsibilities to invest in north Wales rail connectivity to help meet our net-zero targets.

Photo of Luke Fletcher Luke Fletcher Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on the potential broadening of the winter fuel support scheme?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We know that our winter fuel support scheme offered vital support to families and we continue to look at how the scheme can reach more households when it runs again this autumn. The Minister for Social Justice will be making an announcement on the scheme before summer recess.

Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What discussions has the First Minister had with the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales and other Ministers about plans to improve Bangor city centre?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

Ensuring the vibrancy of our town centres is a priority within our programme for government and has been discussed at Cabinet. Both the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales and the Deputy Minister for Climate Change have visited Bangor to discuss regeneration plans for the city with key stakeholders.