Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
03/12/2025Answers 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 Health and Social Care
How is the Welsh Government working with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to reduce outpatient waiting times?
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is being supported by the Welsh Government to deliver an additional 60,000 outpatient appointments this year. Officials are also working with the health board to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of outpatient pathways.
Questions For - Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
How does the Welsh Government ensure that planning decisions take into account the cumulative impact of applications for onshore windfarms and associated infrastructure in Mid and West Wales?
Policy 18 of Future Wales: The National Plan 2040 states that the cumulative impacts of existing and consented renewable energy schemes should be considered in the assessment of applications for further renewable and low carbon energy projects.
What support is the Welsh Government providing to Wrexham University to train the engineering workforce of the future?
Medr is responsible for funding and regulating tertiary education in Wales. It provides our institutions with a range of funding and during the academic year 2025-26 has provided Wrexham University with over £1.4m to deliver degree apprenticeships, including in engineering.
What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the impact of the UK Government's budget on the Welsh economy?
The UK Autumn 2025 Budget provides a boost to the economy of Wales by supporting public services, transport infrastructure, and transformative industrial projects, particularly in AI, while also providing households with tangible cost-of-living relief and welfare improvements.