Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
17/05/2022Answers 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 steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure there are bus services linking isolated communities in the Ogmore constituency?
We have published and are consulting on a White Paper on bus reform. It sets out the legislative changes we believe we need to make to deliver the bus services that people need in communities across Wales.
Will the First Minister make a statement on the impact the cost-of-living crisis is having on residents in Rhondda?
The cost-of-living crisis is affecting people across Wales, including in the Rhondda. The surge in inflation combined with higher taxes will result in real living standards decreasing and put significant pressure on households. We are doing all we can, with the powers we have, to deliver support to the most vulnerable.
What steps is the Government taking to protect the integrity and safety of women’s sport in regards to gender identity?
Sport should be a place where everyone can be themselves, where everyone can take part and where everyone is treated with kindness, dignity and respect. The five UK sports councils worked together to develop guidance that was published in September 2021 to support the inclusion of transgender people in sport.
Will the First Minister provide an update on plans to improve health, care and wellbeing facilities in Arfon?
As set out in the programme for government we are committed to investing in a new generation of integrated health and social care centres across Wales. These will co-locate front-line health and social care with other services.
What analysis has the Welsh Government made of whether safe staffing levels are maintained in the health service in North Wales?
Analysis of the health boards' maintenance of nurse staffing levels is captured in the Welsh Government's summary document of the health boards' first three-year reports under section 25E of the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act 2016. This was last published in December 2021.
What is the Government doing to improve energy efficiency in homes in South Wales East?
More than 30,000 lower income households in south-east Wales have benefited from home energy efficiency measures delivered through our Warm Homes programme since 2009. Our programme saves an average of £300 a year by improving energy efficiency.