Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
15/10/2019Answers are published in the language in which they are provided, with a translation into English of responses provided in Welsh.
Questions For - First Minister
Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's economic policy?
Our economic policy is set out in our economic action plan for Wales, which makes inclusive growth and fair work the prism through which to see both the role and purpose of public investment in economic development.
What discussions has the First Minister had with the Minister for Finance and Trefnydd regarding the sufficiency of the funding allocations for education in Wales?
I have regular discussions with the finance Minister about measures we are taking to protect local services such as education against the impacts of the UK Government austerity policy. Total public spending on education per head in Wales increased by 1.8 per cent in 2017-18, the fastest growth of the four UK countries.
Will the First Minister make a statement on the provision of relationships and sexuality education in Welsh schools?
The Welsh Government is committed to ensuring that all young people receive high-quality sexuality and relationships education. In May 2018, we announced our intention to rename this area of study and have proposed that relationships and sexuality education will be statutory in the new curriculum.
Will the First Minister make a statement on dementia care through the medium of Welsh?
Our dementia action plan, supported by an extra £10 million a year funding, sets out our expectation that all Welsh speakers living with dementia receive care and support in their language of choice as a matter of clinical need.