Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
12/03/2019Answers are published in the language in which they are provided, with a translation into English of responses provided in Welsh.
Questions For - First Minister
Will the First Minister outline the purpose of the Welsh Government’s fisheries patrol vessels?
The Welsh Government fleet protects Welsh waters from illegal fishing activity and safeguards Wales’s fishing industry and coastal communities.
Will the First Minister make a statement on the effectiveness of the help-to-buy scheme?
The Help to Buy—Wales scheme has helped almost 8,500 people purchase a new home. Austerity has made it difficult for people to save the money needed to buy a home. This scheme makes home ownership a reality for people who could not otherwise afford it.
Will the First Minister make a statement on the future of local government in Wales?
We will bring forward a Bill later this year to create a resilient, successful future for local democracy and the services provided by local government.
Will the First Minister make a statement on problem gambling among children and young people?
We are working across Government to identify actions we can take to reduce problem gambling, including among children and young people. We also continue to liaise with UK Government on these issues.
Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government's plans to improve social care provision?
We continue to invest in social care provision in Wales and have allocated £80 million in 2019-20 to meet the growing demand for care and support services, drive improvement within the sector and deliver the best outcomes for people.
Will the First Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for small and medium-sized house builders?
In the last two years, the Welsh Government has provided £110 million in schemes to support small and medium-sized enterprise house building, which will be recycled to create an investment of £630 million. This will support the delivery of 7,100 homes.
What is the Welsh Government doing to ensure schools in the Rhondda have enough funding to provide pupils with a good education?
Local authorities are responsible for school funding in Wales. Councils set their spending priorities for the services they provide. How much an authority sets aside for school budgets is a matter for the authority. Education funding remains a key priority for this Government, in spite of continued austerity.