Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
03/07/2024Answers are published in the language in which they are provided, with a translation into English of responses provided in Welsh.
Questions For - Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had with partners about how public sector pension disinvestment could benefit the Welsh economy?
Not all public sector pension schemes are underpinned by investment funds and whilst the Welsh Government cannot determine the investment policies of these schemes, we would wish to see those with responsibility for such funds encouraging economically and environmentally sustainable investments.
How is the Welsh Government addressing the rising economic inactivity rate in Denbighshire?
We work closely with the Department of Work and Pensions to ensure we have in place a range of measures aimed at economic inactivity.
How is the Welsh Government supporting the economic activity of businesses in Islwyn?
We work with local authorities across the Cardiff Capital Region, including Caerphilly, to increase economic prosperity, in line with our Economic Mission. Additionally, since 2016, the Business Wales service has supported the creation of 1,454 jobs, 298 new start businesses and provided support to 1,974 individuals and businesses in Caerphilly.
What is the Welsh Government doing to create green jobs in post-industrial constituencies like Rhondda?
The creation of sustainable jobs from green growth is a pillar of our Economic Mission and a priority for this Government. There are enormous net zero opportunities across Wales due to its natural environment to support business growth and also developing new technologies
Questions For - Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
What is the Cabinet Secretary doing to improve response times for red calls?
Plans to improve ambulance performance are characterised by actions within the gift of the Welsh Ambulance Services Trust; Health Boards’ Six Goals programme plans; and joint plans with Local Authorities to improve patient flow. We have provided £180m additional funding to support these plans and established national programmes to enable their delivery.
How is the Welsh Government improving access to dental services in Alyn and Deeside?
The majority of practices in North Wales have chosen to work under a variation of contract that incentivises prevention and risk and needs based treatment. As a result more than 71,000 new patients in the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board area have gained access to NHS dental care.
Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on Continuing Healthcare funding?
Health boards are responsible for setting fees for CHC providers, and received funding to support demand and inflationary pressures in allocations for 2024/25. The LA fee rate is set by ensuring appropriate stakeholder engagement. The National Commissioning Board also provides methodologies to support local commissioners with national fee setting.
How does the Welsh Government support community projects focused on improving young people's mental health and wellbeing?
Our draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy sets out our 10-year approach to improve mental health and wellbeing. This includes embedding the national framework for social prescribing to support the needs of communities and working with Regional Partnership Boards to further develop our NYTH/NEST Implementation and share good practice.