Questions to the Minister for Climate Change

QNR – in the Senedd on 14 March 2023.

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Photo of Laura Anne Jones Laura Anne Jones Conservative

(Translated) What steps is the Welsh Government taking to make transport for people who are learning at higher education institutions more accessible and affordable?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

Our Wales transport strategy, 'Llwybr Newydd', aims to reduce the cost and improve the accessibility of sustainable transport for everyone in Wales, including students. Our programme for government includes commitments to invest in buses, rail and active travel, and to explore options for extending the MyTravelPass scheme for young people.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the accessibility of the Welsh building safety fund?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

Our Welsh building safety fund asks that responsible persons of buildings of 11 metres and more submit an expression of interest. This is the starting point for accessing support from the Welsh Government. I encourage responsible persons to complete an expression of interest for their buildings as soon as possible.

Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour

(Translated) What measures is the Welsh Government taking to improve road safety?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

We are developing a new road safety strategy that will complement 'Llwybr Newydd: The Wales Transport Strategy 2021' and the 'National Transport Delivery Plan 2022 to 2027'. We are also progressing two major road safety initiatives from our programme for government: introducing a 20 mph default speed limit on restricted roads and tackling pavement parking.

Photo of Sioned Williams Sioned Williams Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What steps is the Welsh Government taking to protect leaseholders' rights in South Wales West?

Photo of Julie James Julie James Labour

(Translated)

Upcoming England and Wales legislation will enhance leaseholders’ rights by addressing the Law Commission’s recommendations for reform; improving service charge transparency; reforming legal costs; and ending the taking of commission for leasehold buildings insurance. A joint approach has many benefits, including enabling reforms to be implemented more quickly in Wales.