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Written questions
19 written questions on record from the Seventh Senedd on, newest first. Page 1 of 1.
WQ100944 · Tabled · Answered
What is the Welsh Government's definition of a social house that will count towards the Government's 2030 target?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
I refer to my Written Statement of 13 July 2026.
I am clear that this target will focus on delivering genuinely affordable homes that remain accessible to communities over the long term. It will therefore be limited to homes for social rent and intermediate rent where affordability is secured in perpetuity. This includes homes, that fall under those categories, that are delivered by community-led housing projects.
WQ100010 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Minister provide an update on what are the estimated costs of establishing a new national crime prevention agency for Wales as set out in the Welsh Government's 100-day plan?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
As part of our planning for a new National Crime Prevention Agency for Wales, we are undertaking initial scoping and assessment to determine the parameters of the Agency, including how best to leverage partnership working with key Welsh stakeholders, take an evidence-led approach, and ensure value for money and effectiveness in supporting the delivery of community safety for the people of Wales.
I will provide an update to the Senedd on our commitment to establish a National Crime Prevention Agency, as plans develop.
WQ100009 · Tabled · Answered
What is the total estimated cost of establishing the new national development body and social housing enabler Unnos?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
To accelerate the delivery of social housing, we are establishing Unnos, and work in underway to define the functions to be taken forward together with its corporate form and funding. I will make a further announcement in due course.
WQ100008 · Tabled · Answered
What is the estimated cost in terms of funding and staff resources of commissioning a review into health-based inequalities?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
The Chief Medical Officer is providing advice on the evidence currently available on the impact of waiting lists on population health outcomes and health inequalities. This work has no additional cost. The independent review on the performance of the NHS in Wales will build on this existing evidence to assess further the impact of waiting lists on population health and inequalities. This work is subject to procurement processes.
WQ99548 · Tabled · Answered
How will the success of the national lung screening programme for Wales be measured?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
Public Health Wales measures the success of its screening programmes through a combination of coverage and uptake rates, programme standards and quality indicators, and health outcomes. Ultimately, the success of the National Targeted Lung Cancer Screening Programme will be measured by its ability to safely and effectively detect lung cancer at an earlier stage, improve patient outcomes, and support smoking cessation, while encouraging high and equitable uptake across Wales.
WQ99727 · Tabled · Answered
When will the town centre taskforce report on its findings?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
The membership and Terms of Reference of the Town Centres Taskforce are currently being finalised. Subject to final agreement, I intend to announce the Chair of the Taskforce in early August. The Taskforce members will be drawn from a diversity of sectors, geographies and backgrounds to provide practical actions to support high streets, including barriers related to business rates, planning and town centre living.
Officials aim for the Taskforce to initially meet with the Chair and Ministers in August, with the first formal session taking place in September. The Taskforce will operate as a time-limited task and finish group, meeting regularly throughout autumn 2026 and concluding with a final report and recommendations to Ministers in early 2027.
WQ99726 · Tabled · Answered
Who will sit on the town centre taskforce?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
The membership and Terms of Reference of the Town Centres Taskforce are currently being finalised. Subject to final agreement, I intend to announce the Chair of the Taskforce in early August. The Taskforce members will be drawn from a diversity of sectors, geographies and backgrounds to provide practical actions to support high streets, including barriers related to business rates, planning and town centre living.
Officials aim for the Taskforce to initially meet with the Chair and Ministers in August, with the first formal session taking place in September. The Taskforce will operate as a time-limited task and finish group, meeting regularly throughout autumn 2026 and concluding with a final report and recommendations to Ministers in early 2027.
WQ99549 · Tabled · Answered
What progress has the Welsh Government made on setting targets for PM2.5 and at least one other pollutant as part of regulations accompanying the Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
A public consultation on draft regulations to implement new, stricter targets for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was held from 17 November 2025 to 16 February 2026. The summary of responses and the Welsh Government response are expected to be published this summer. Work is progressing to ensure the regulations are made by the statutory deadline of 14 February 2027.
A report on the Welsh Ministers’ consideration of setting long-term air quality targets is also expected to be published this summer.
WQ99361 · Tabled · Answered
What discussions has the Welsh Government had with the Welsh Rugby Union about the future structure of Welsh rugby?
Answered by Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
A formal meeting with WRU representatives is being arranged, following initial discussions.
Whilst I am clear of the need for meaningful engagement with all parties on the future of Welsh rugby and the need to consider the long-term impact, decisions on the future of the game in Wales are a matter for the WRU.
WQ99360 · Tabled · Answered
When will the Welsh Government introduce a community right to buy?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
As I confirmed in my statement on 9 June, the Welsh Government will look at strengthening its support for community owned and community run assets through the development of community right to buy legislation. Further information about our legislative programme will be announced in due course.
WQ99182 · Tabled · Answered
How many independent prescribers are there in Wales?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
The Welsh Government does not hold information on the total number of independent prescribers in Wales. Each professional regulator maintains registers with relevant annotations for independent prescribers.
WQ99181 · Tabled · Answered
How many pharmacies provide dossette boxes free of charge in Wales?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
The Welsh Government does not hold information on the number of pharmacies providing free multicompartment compliance aids, such as dossette boxes. These aids are not part of NHS contractual arrangements. Pharmacies must consider their duties under the Equality Act 2010 and, where appropriate and reasonable, make adjustments to ensure access for people with disabilities. Any such reasonable adjustments must be provided free of charge.
WQ99101 · Tabled · Answered
What is the Welsh Government's definition of a social house that will count towards the Government's 2030 target?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
I will be issuing a Written Statement on the specifics of the target.
WQ99100 · Tabled · Answered
Which junctions between junction 23 and junction 30 on the M4 are being considered for closure?
Answered by Deputy Minister for Transport
On 9 June, I announced a short, focused programme of work to explore measures that could make a meaningful difference to conditions on the M4 around Newport, including the potential closure of certain junctions. This work will build on the substantial body of evidence already developed by previous governments on this issue.
I will report back to Members in the autumn term, setting out the outcome of this work and the Government’s proposed way forward.
WQ98911 · Tabled · Answered
What new work has the Welsh Government commissioned since 13 May 2026 to identify solutions to congestion at the Brynglas tunnels in Newport?
Answered by Deputy Minister for Transport
Already underway is a short, focused programme of work to explore realistic options across road, rail and bus interventions. The emphasis is on measures that are practical, deliverable and capable of making a meaningful difference in the near to medium term. This work will draw on the substantial evidence base already available and focus on identifying practical and deliverable options. I will report back to Members on the outcome of this work in Plenary in the autumn term, setting out the Government’s intended way forward.
The above work is separate from the work which will be commissioned to examine the resilience of the wider M4 corridor across Wales.
WQ98910 · Tabled · Answered
When will the Welsh Government's resilience study into the M4, A55 and A494 be published?
Answered by Deputy Minister for Transport
We are planning to publish the A55, A494 and A483 Transport Needs and Resilience Review during summer/autumn 2026 and the M4 Resilience Study is planned to be published in the New Year.
The above full corridor studies are separate from the focussed activity currently underway on the Menai Crossing and the M4 around Newport.
WQ98909 · Tabled · Answered
When was the resilience study into the M4, A55 and A494 commissioned by the Welsh Government?
Answered by Deputy Minister for Transport
The A55, A494 and A483 Transport Needs and Resilience Review was commissioned in December 2025, and we intend to commission the M4 Resilience Study during the summer/autumn of 2026.
The above full corridor studies are separate from the focussed activity currently underway on the Menai Crossing and the M4 around Newport.
WQ98898 · Tabled · Answered
How many childcare providers are registered in Wales, broken down by local authority?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Substantive response
WQ98897 · Tabled · Answered
How many childcare workers will be needed in total to fulfil the rollout of the Welsh Government's childcare pledge?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Substantive response
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