Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
06/07/2021Answers 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 plans does the Welsh Government have to invest in health facilities in mid Wales?
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for providing services to its population and submits business cases for capital funding to Welsh Government. Currently, the health board is actively working on business cases for both the North Powys Wellbeing development, and refurbishment works at Llandrindod Wells hospital.
How does the Welsh Government plan to support economic development in mid Wales?
Our economic resilience and reconstruction mission sets out our commitment to supporting the economy. We will continue to work with partners in mid Wales to deliver wide-ranging support to new and existing business and to progress the growth deal.
Will the First Minister make a statement on additional support for emergency health services in Arfon over the coming months?
Earlier this year, we announced £25 million national recurrent funding for urgent and emergency care and the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board will receive a share of this funding to improve outcomes. The health board will also benefit from up to £90 million over the next three years to drive forward the most critical aspects of service change.
Will the First Minister make a statement on the provision of dental services in North Wales?
On 1 July, the Minister for Health and Social Services issued a written statement outlining the recovery of dentistry services. In north Wales, the dental academy being established in Bangor will provide an opportunity to significantly increase dental provision and access to NHS dental services.