Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
21/11/2023Answers are published in the language in which they are provided, with a translation into English of responses provided in Welsh.
Questions For - First Minister
What action is the Welsh Government taking to reduce the number of ex-prisoners sleeping rough in Wales, which has risen 210 per cent since 2022 according to the Ministry of Justice?
Welsh Government introduced regulations last year to add an 11th category of priority need to ensure no-one is forced to sleep rough in Wales. In October we published our White Paper on ending homelessness, which includes an extensive list of proposals aimed at preventing homelessness amongst those leaving prison.
Will the First Minister provide an update on the take-up of the winter respiratory vaccination programme?
More than 1.2 million vaccinations have been delivered so far this season in Wales. I’m pleased to report that uptake continues to be steady amongst the over 65s, however, I am concerned that younger adults in clinical risk groups have been slower to come forward.
What is the Government’s strategy for ensuring the safety of post-industrial sites?
The Welsh Government is committed to ensuring our communities are safe and we continue to work with our local authorities and other partners to ensure that appropriate regulatory regimes are in place. In the first instance, the responsibility for the safety of these sites rests with the individual landowners.
Will the First Minister provide an update on the Learner Travel (Wales) Measure review, which was carried out in 2021?
Ministers are currently considering the findings of the recent review undertaken on the Learner Travel (Wales) Measure and potential next steps. A written statement will issue once their consideration is concluded.