Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 29 November 2022.

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Photo of Natasha Asghar Natasha Asghar Conservative

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government encouraging people to use public transport?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

'Llwybr Newydd', our transport strategy, puts active travel and public transport at the forefront of everything we do. Alongside our support for the rail industry, we propose a new model for bus services in Wales, which will allow local authorities to design the bus networks their communities need.

Photo of Jane Dodds Jane Dodds Liberal Democrat

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement regarding any trade talks he has taken part in whilst in Qatar?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

During my visit to Qatar, I met with leaders of the Qatari Businessmen Association. I spoke with them about Wales's expertise in cyber, fintech and advanced manufacturing. I also discussed opportunities in the renewable energy sector, in particular offshore wind, tidal and solar power technology.

Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the performance of Rent Smart Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Rent Smart Wales processes all completed licence applications within the eight-week statutory timescale, with an average of five and a half weeks for a landlord licence and just over five weeks for an agent licence.

Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on treatment waiting times at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Longest waiting times at the health board have fallen, but much ground remains to be recovered, as services respond to the backlogs created by the COVID pandemic. The NHS Delivery Unit assists the board to reduce waiting times and to plan elective care effectively.