Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
11/06/2019Answers are published in the language in which they are provided, with a translation into English of responses provided in Welsh.
Questions For - First Minister
What progress has been made on increasing the capital limit for contributions to care home costs?
We achieved our 'Taking Wales Forward' commitment in April this year ahead of schedule. Now care home residents can retain up to £50,000 of their savings and other capital to use as they wish without having to use this to pay for their care.
What action has the Welsh Government taken in south Wales in response to the declared climate emergency?
Increased local ownership of renewable energy generation, investment in sustainable transport and support for new research at Cardiff University into climate change are amongst the actions we are taking in south Wales to respond to the climate emergency.
What investment has the Welsh Government allocated for rail infrastructure in Arfon?
We will publish a new Wales transport strategy in late 2020. This will include our policies relating to rail in Wales. The reopening of railway lines such as Caernarfon to Bangor and improving north-south rail connectivity in west Wales will be considered as part of this work.
What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the recent increase in knife crime in South Wales Central?
The Welsh Government is committed to making our communities safer and we are working closely with our four police forces, with the Home Office and other agencies to implement the serious violence strategy.