Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 17 January 2023.

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Photo of Tom Giffard Tom Giffard Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister provide an update on NHS waiting lists in South Wales West?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

In the six months following publication of the planned care recovery programme, long waits in the Welsh NHS have fallen by 23 per cent. That is the result of significant additional investment, expanded facilities, service reform and, most of all, the enormous effort of NHS staff themselves.

Photo of Jayne Bryant Jayne Bryant Labour

(Translated) What plans does the Welsh Government have to improve bus services in south-east Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Public transport connects people to one another, binds communities together and enables businesses to grow and expand. Llwybr Newydd – the Wales Transport Strategy, sets our plans for an accessible, sustainable and efficient transport system; not just in South-East Wales, but across the nation.

Photo of Buffy Williams Buffy Williams Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of the cost of living on families' prosperity?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

People are experiencing the biggest fall in living standards since records began and the economy is in recession as a result of the UK Government’s mishandling of our economy. Our ongoing analysis of the crisis is helping to prioritise spending and target action to support the most vulnerable households.

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) What are the Welsh Government's priorities for eliminating child poverty in Cynon Valley?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Tackling child poverty is a key priority for the Welsh Government. We fund a range of programmes which support better outcomes, such as financial help with the cost of the school day, our childcare offer and initiatives helping young people across Wales reach their potential including our Young Person’s Guarantee.