Answers to questions not reached in Plenary
11/06/2025Answers 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
What assessment has the Government made of the effectiveness of the dental access portal?
The dental access portal is working well. Patients in all health boards in Wales are signing up on the portal and thousands of patients have been offered and accepted a place at a dental practice since it became fully operational on 12 February 2025.
How is the Welsh Government ensuring dignified and compassionate end-of-life care across Mid and West Wales?
Delivering high-quality palliative and end-of-life care remains a priority for the Welsh Government. Our policy intention is set out in the quality statement for palliative and end-of-life care, and we invest over £16 million annually to ensure equitable access to the best possible care and support.
Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on how the Welsh Government plans to rollout new pharmacy-based services?
We are supporting community pharmacies to deliver patient care closer to home in line with our long-term reforms detailed in 'Presgripsiwn Newydd'. The £6 million stability payment made in 2024-25 will extend the common ailments service to include the sore throat test-and-treat and urinary tract infection services by October.
How is the Cabinet Secretary working with the Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Housing to ensure new housing developments have adequate access to primary care services?
Health boards are responsible for ensuring that the provision of primary care services are sufficient to meet the needs of their local population. Our established regional partnership board structures also bring together partners from health and housing, amongst others, to lead the development of plans that meet the needs of local communities, including access to primary care services.
Questions For - Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
What is the Welsh Government’s timeline for the upgrade of internet provision from copper cabling to fibre optic cabling?
The telecommunications industry continues to deploy full-fibre broadband across Wales. Responsibility for broadband rests with the UK Government. Despite this, we have provided access to fast broadband to over 0.75 million premises and developed a business case for further intervention. Our written statement issued Monday provides details.
What steps is the Welsh Government taking to improve access to sport for children with disabilities?
Our programme for government commits us to promoting equal access to sport and supporting young and talented athletes. Through our funding to Sport Wales, we are providing support to organisations such as Disability Sport Wales to make this ambition a reality.
Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's policy on developing renewable energy projects on best and most versatile agricultural land?
Our planning policy is clear: the best and most versatile land policy attaches considerable weight to protecting grade 1, 2 and 3a land. This finite resource should be conserved and protected from development unless other significant material considerations indicate otherwise. This policy has been successful in protecting our agricultural land.