Answers to questions not reached in Plenary

30/06/2021

Answers are published in the language in which they are provided, with a translation into English of responses provided in Welsh.

Questions For - Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution

OQ56693 Tabled on 23/06/2021

What discussions has the Counsel General had with law officers about enforcement of planning conditions?

While I have not discussed enforcement of planning conditions, I welcome the contribution of the Law Commission in their report 'Planning Law in Wales' to the improvement of planning conditions and enforcement in general.

Answered by Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution | Answered on - 01/07/2021
 
OQ56704 Tabled on 23/06/2021

What legal advice has the Counsel General given to the Welsh Government regarding progressing the devolution of broadcasting to Wales?

The view of the Welsh Government remains that broadcasting or elements of broadcasting should not be devolved.

Answered by Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution | Answered on - 01/07/2021

Questions For - Minister for Social Justice

OQ56676 Tabled on 23/06/2021

Will the Minister make a statement on the progress of the community bank of Wales?

Wales is leading the way to establish the first community bank in the UK. The private sector partner brings experienced and licenced competency, reduces risk, cost and timelines. We remain on track to establish the community bank for Wales before the end of 2021.

Answered by Minister for Social Justice | Answered on - 01/07/2021
 
OQ56687 Tabled on 23/06/2021

What discussions has the Minister had with police and crime commissioners in Wales regarding local community engagement on policing and community safety?

The Welsh Government has a close partnership with the Welsh police. A key part of this is that I meet regularly with the lead police and crime commissioner to discuss a range of issues that impact on community safety. 

Answered by Minister for Social Justice | Answered on - 01/07/2021
 
OQ56694 Tabled on 23/06/2021

What support is the Welsh Government providing to veterans in North Wales?

This Welsh Government is committed to continuing to provide and build up on support and services for veterans in north Wales. This includes peer mentoring support, mental health first-aid training and funding to alleviate loneliness and social isolation. Further details can be found in our annual report, which I launched on 22 June.

Answered by Deputy Minister for Social Partnership | Answered on - 01/07/2021
 
OQ56702 Tabled on 23/06/2021

What plans does the Welsh Government have to pursue the devolution of the administration of welfare?

I welcomed the ELGC committee report 'Benefits in Wales: options for better delivery'.  I will continue to follow up the committee’s recommendations to improve take-up of welfare benefits and to improve outcomes for people hardest hit by the pandemic.

Answered by Minister for Social Justice | Answered on - 01/07/2021