Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
16/11/2022Answers are published in the language in which they are provided, with a translation into English of responses provided in Welsh.
Questions For - Minister for Economy
What assessment has the Minister made of the impact on the local and Welsh economy of Sony UK Technology manufacturing operations based in Pencoed?
Sony is a significant local employer and is an example of the benefits that inward investors can bring to our economy. Their Incubator Centre is home to around 29 tenant companies with around 228 employees. The Welsh Government has supported the plant throughout its time here and continues to do so.
What support is the Government providing for businesses in South Wales East who are still feeling the effects of the COVID pandemic?
We will continue to support businesses to grow and thrive post pandemic throughout Wales with our partners and stakeholders as set out in our Regional Economic Frameworks.
What support does the Welsh Government provide to help people into public sector careers?
Through services such as Working Wales and Careers Wales, we provide a range of opportunities to support people into careers within the public sector. These include activities such as jobs fairs and careers interviews, as well as apprenticeships.
What assessment has the Minister made of the decline in passenger numbers at Cardiff Airport?
We are working closely with Cardiff Airport regarding its recovery from the pandemic. The Airport provides the Welsh Government with quarterly reports for us to monitor
their performance. The Airport is on track to exceed the 700,000 number of passengers forecasted by the end of this Financial Year.
Questions For - Minister for Health and Social Services
What support is available for women in Arfon who experience maternity-related mental health problems?
There are now specialist perinatal mental health services in every health board area in Wales, supported by over £3m of mental health service improvement funding annually. A condition of this funding is that health boards are required to work towards meeting the relevant Royal College of Psychiatrists’ quality standards.
What assessment has the Welsh Government made of NHS staffing levels in North Wales?
NHS staffing levels in North Wales are now at record levels, but we recognise that there are workforce challenges alongside significant demand pressures on services.