Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
08/01/2025Answers 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 Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip
How is the Welsh Government supporting residents across South Wales West with cost-of-living pressures?
We continue to support households across Wales and South Wales West to mitigate the pressures of the cost-of-living crisis, investing almost £5bn between 2022 and 2025 in schemes which help people access their entitlements and help keep money in people’s pockets and targeting support at people who need it most.
How is the Welsh Government supporting the voluntary sector in Montgomeryshire?
Third Sector Support Wales will receive core funding of £5.677m in 2024/25. £395,809 of this funding goes to Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations, to help local voluntary organisations with fundraising, good governance, safeguarding and volunteering.
How will the Welsh Government's draft budget help reduce child poverty?
Tackling Child Poverty remains a key cross cutting theme throughout budget considerations and decision making. The Social Justice budget will support the co-ordination of cross-government activity and enable strong collaboration at the regional and local level to address the root causes of child poverty in the long term.
Questions For - Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the Welsh Government's active travel guidance?
In our Active Travel Delivery Plan we committed to reviewing and updating the Active Travel Act Guidance. We are working with Transport for Wales to review and update the guidance, with a particular emphasis on accessibility and inclusivity.
Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on transport provision for learners?
I will shortly launch a consultation on updated learner travel guidance. I will also host a summit in the Spring – I want to have an open discussion with partners about how we can work collaboratively to maximise learner travel provision and innovate to improve delivery.
What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had with the UK Government regarding HS2 consequential funding for Wales?
I have regular discussions with the UK Government regarding rail infrastructure funding in Wales. It remains my position that we have not received a fair share of the money already spent on HS2. When there is further UK Government spending on HS2 I would expect Wales to receive additional funding.
How is the Government ensuring that public transport is reliable for commuters in South Wales East?
Welsh Government is committed to improving public transport reliability for all users. Thanks to our funding, Transport for Wales and local authorities continue their work to improve public transport in South East Wales - increasing rail services, encouraging passenger growth and making significant progress towards bus franchising.