Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
24/09/2024Answers 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 discussions has the Welsh Government had with the UK Government regarding the cut to the winter fuel payment?
The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip has written to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions following the UK Government’s decision to end universal winter fuel payment.
Will the First Minister provide an update on the performance of the Welsh NHS?
NHS Wales performance is not where I want it to be. The service is facing record levels of demand with over 2 million contacts recorded every month. NHS statistics for planned care and cancer for July 2024 and urgent and emergency care for August 2024 were published on 19 September.
Will the First Minister outline the Government's priorities for the tourism industry in Wales?
Our tourism strategy, 'Welcome to Wales', sets out our priorities for growing tourism for the good of our visitors and our communities.
Will the First Minister make a statement on the proposed budget cuts for Natural Resources Wales?
Public sector budgetary pressures across all public services in Wales are well documented and no organisations, including Natural Resources Wales, are immune to extremely tough budgetary conversations and subsequent decisions.
NRW is critically reviewing all its activities, recognising that delivery of its core functions and statutory duties take priority within current budgets.