Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
23/03/2021Answers 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 is the Welsh Government doing to support the economy of Swansea East?
The Welsh Government continues to support local economies across Wales. Thousands of business in Swansea East are in receipt of funding via our support packages in response to the pandemic. We are also a key partner in the Swansea bay city deal, which will boost the region by £1.8 billion over the next 15 years.
Will the First Minister make a statement on support for organised events and festivals in Wales?
The events sector is a vital part of the visitor economy, and the Welsh Government has worked with stakeholders to help ensure that events are in a position to return successfully when conditions allow. That work has included providing over £10 million of essential support under our cultural recovery fund.
What discussions has the First Minister had with the UK Government regarding the future of the union?
I take every opportunity to raise with the UK Government the urgent need for reform to secure the future of the union. Our message has been consistently clear: the future of the union depends on strong and entrenched devolution settlements, respected across the voluntary association of our four nations.
What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that sport and physical activity play a full role in helping Wales through and beyond the pandemic?
Sport and physical exercise is part of the solution in responding to the immediate and longer term threats of COVID on our communities. The Welsh Government has prioritised measures that encourage people to keep fit and healthy during the pandemic, and we will continue to do so over the coming months.