Siambr · Andrew RT Davies
Written questions
214 written questions on record from the Seventh Senedd on, newest first. Page 2 of 5.
WQ100073 · Tabled · Answered
Does the Welsh Government support efforts by Museum Wales to decolonise its collections?
Answered by Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
We support efforts by our cultural institutions to ensure that they are accessible and relevant to everyone in Wales. Amgueddfa Cymru's work to improve understanding of the histories represented within its collections, engage with communities and provide fuller historical context, where appropriate, aligns with our commitment to equality, inclusion and an Anti-Racist Wales.
As with all curatorial matters, operational decisions relating to the management, interpretation and development of collections remain the responsibility of Amgueddfa Cymru and its Board of Trustees.
WQ99956 · Tabled · Answered
What consideration has the Welsh Government given to relaxing the 182-day occupancy threshold for self-catering accommodation businesses affected by recent wildfires in Wales?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Finance
The criteria used to classify self-catering properties for local tax purposes are prescribed in legislation. Refinements to the application of the 182-day letting threshold were confirmed and introduced by the previous Welsh Government earlier this year. An average of the days let over the past two of three years may now be taken as evidence of compliance, where 182 days letting is not achieved in the latest year. This provides flexibility for operators and supports stability for those who may occasionally fall short by a narrow margin (e.g. due to a temporary drop in demand resulting from circumstances beyond their control).
I have also published a statement and consultation on our approach to reviewing the 182-day threshold and proposed exemptions.
WQ99872 · Tabled · Answered
What advice has the Welsh Government provided to the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society ahead of next week's show in light of a positive case of bluetongue being confirmed in Wales?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
All of Wales remains within a Bluetongue Restricted Zone. The first case of Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) of the 2026/27 reporting season was confirmed on 17 July in the Vale of Glamorgan. A second case of BTV-3 was confirmed on 21 July 2026 in Powys. The latest information is available at: GOV.WALES.
The Welsh Government works closely with key stakeholders such as the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society to communicate the latest Bluetongue guidance and information, which is available at GOV.WALES.
WQ99871 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Minister provide an update on bluetongue in Wales following the confirmation of a positive case in the Vale of Glamorgan?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
All of Wales remains within a Bluetongue Restricted Zone. The first case of Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) of the 2026/27 reporting season was confirmed on 17 July in the Vale of Glamorgan. A second case of BTV-3 was confirmed on 21 July 2026 in Powys. The latest information is available at: GOV.WALES.
The Welsh Government works closely with key stakeholders such as the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society to communicate the latest Bluetongue guidance and information, which is available at GOV.WALES.
WQ99861 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Minister provide an update on the rollout timeline and application windows for the Optional and Collaborative layers of the Sustainable Farming Scheme, and outline how the government will ensure these upper tiers actively reward the highest levels of environmental ambition?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
I have recently announced the roll out of the Sustainable Farming Scheme Optional Actions, the first optional categories will be available for applications in July, with further optional actions becoming available through 2026 and into 2027. The timetable is published on our website.
I have also announced that the Integrated Natural Resources Scheme will open later in the year, a key element feeding into the Collaborative Layer.
The Optional and Collaborative Layers provide opportunities for farmers to receive additional payments to undertake further activity, over and above that supported through the Universal Layer.
Priority will be given to actions where they deliver the greatest environmental outcomes.
WQ99815 · Tabled · Answered
Did the Cabinet Minister use a ministerial car to travel either to or from the Nation of Sanctuary Awards on 15 June 2026?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Yes.
WQ99814 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Welsh Government set out full details of any funding or sponsorship it provided for the Nation of Sanctuary Awards on 15 June 2026?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
As part of the Welsh Government’s contract with the Welsh Refugee Council to deliver the Wales Sanctuary Service, £2,596 plus VAT was allocated to the Nation of Sanctuary Awards. The Welsh Government did not provide sponsorship funding.
WQ99810 · Tabled · Answered
From which budgets will the Welsh Government find the additional £250 to £500 million required to fund maximum take-up of the Welsh Government's universal free childcare offer, as stated by the Cabinet Minister in Plenary on 14 July?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
The expansion of funded childcare is a clear priority for this Welsh Government and will be considered through the normal budget-setting process.
As with all government commitments, final funding decisions will be taken as part of the annual Draft Budget, taking account of the overall resources available to Wales and the priorities set across the Welsh Government.
We will set out detailed allocations through the budget process. This will ensure decisions on childcare funding are considered alongside other priority areas, including public services, support for families, action to tackle poverty, and measures that support the wider economy.
The Welsh Government will continue to manage its budget responsibly and align funding with its programme for government commitments.
WQ99804 · Tabled · Answered
What consideration does the Welsh Government give to polling evidence that abolition of the Senedd is more popular than independence among the public in Wales when setting out its constitutional agenda?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness & the Constitution
The people of Wales have voted for more powers for the Senedd in two referenda.
WQ99823 · Tabled · Answered
What action is the Cabinet Minister taking to ensure that her previous comments during plenary on 29 November 2022 that "we're not always going to be listening to the voices of the majority if they are all white voices" are reflected in her department's priorities?
Answered by Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
As elected politicians, we should always also be mindful of our responsibility to consider the context in which comments are made and not misrepresent views. I would encourage the member to look at the contribution in full that I made on the date in question and the debate in its totality.
Our government priorities are guided by the principles of fairness and ambition for all of our communities. In that respect, we will ensure the voices and experiences of people who are underrepresented are equally heard and inform our decisions, as we work to build a fairer, safer and more united Wales for everyone. These are values that I hope all Senedd Members share.
WQ99822 · Tabled · Answered
How does the Welsh Government plan to expand the rights of refugees and asylum seekers to access services under its Nation of Sanctuary plan?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Immigration, including asylum and the status and capacity of persons in the United Kingdom who are not British citizens are reserved matters to the UK Government.
Asylum seekers and refugees have different legal statuses and different entitlements under UK immigration law. An asylum seeker is someone whose claim for protection has not yet been finally decided. Refugee status is granted where a person’s claim for protection has been accepted, giving them legal permission to remain in the UK and access to wider rights, including the right to work. By contrast, people seeking asylum are generally not permitted to claim mainstream benefits and are usually supported through the UK Government’s asylum support system while their claim is considered.
The Welsh Government does not change immigration status or reserved entitlements; rather, we support the integration of refugees and people seeking asylum in Wales and work to ensure they can access devolved services and support where they are eligible under UK immigration law.
WQ99819 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Welsh Government commit to ending funding for any projects relating to decolonisation?
Answered by Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
It is important to represent Wales’ diverse communities, their culture and histories across Wales. Ensuring equal access to the arts, culture and sport for people of all ages, background and abilities is a key priority for this Government with organisations and partners across the sector playing a vital role in its success.
WQ99818 · Tabled · Answered
How many monuments or statues were removed in Wales following the Legall Review?
Answered by Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
The Welsh Government does not hold this information. Following the audit led by Gaynor Legall, The Slave Trade and the British Empire: An Audit of commemoration in Wales, the Welsh Government published Public Commemoration in Wales: Guidance to help public bodies reach informed decisions about existing and future public commemorations. Decisions on removal or reinterpretation rest with the relevant owners or authorities.
WQ99817 · Tabled · Answered
How many individuals provided with support under the Nation of Sanctuary scheme have been deported subsequently because their asylum application was refused?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
The Welsh Government does not hold this information. Decisions on asylum applications and removals from the UK are reserved to the UK Government and administered by the Home Office. The Nation of Sanctuary approach supports people already living in Wales to access devolved services and integrate into communities; it does not determine immigration status, asylum outcomes or removals.
WQ99816 · Tabled · Answered
What action is the Cabinet Minister and her department taking to promote kindness and civility in politics?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
My policies and ways of working are grounded in respect, solidarity and fairness. Kindness and civility in politics are an integral part of our focus on building a fairer, safer and more united Wales
WQ99813 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Welsh Government consider scrapping its LGBTQ+ Action Plan and putting the monies saved towards funding its universal free childcare offer?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
I refer the Member to my response to WQ99577. The LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales came to an end at the close of the last Senedd. We will continue to support LGBTQ+ communities across Wales.
WQ99812 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Welsh Government consider scrapping its Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan and putting the monies saved towards funding its universal free childcare offer?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
No. The Welsh Government remains committed to delivering the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan.
WQ99811 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Welsh Government consider scrapping its Nation of Sanctuary Plan and putting the monies saved towards funding its universal free childcare offer?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
The Welsh Government remains committed to the principles of the Nation of Sanctuary approach, which supports people already living in Wales to integrate safely and contribute to their communities.
WQ99807 · Tabled · Answered
What is the total number of social housing units occupied by refugees with settled status?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Housing allocations in Wales are the responsibility of the local housing authority and are made in accordance with Part 6 of the Housing Act 1996. Under Section 167 of the 1996 Act local housing authorities are required to have an allocation scheme that determines the authority’s priorities and procedures to be followed in allocating social housing.
Only people with a legal right to live in the UK are eligible for social housing. The Welsh Government does not hold any data on the nationality or settled status of individuals or households who are allocated social housing accommodation.
WQ99806 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Welsh Government ensure that all Barnett consequentials relating to health are spent on that purpose?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Finance
Decisions on how to spend funding made available to the Welsh Government are made by Welsh Ministers and based on the priorities and needs of the people of Wales. These decisions are based on all sources of income, including Barnett consequentials, the block grant from the UK Government, and anticipated tax revenues.
WQ99805 · Tabled · Answered
Does the Welsh Government plan to divert any future Barnett consequentials relating to health in order to fund its universal free childcare pledge?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Finance
Decisions on how to spend funding made available to the Welsh Government are made by Welsh Ministers and based on the priorities and needs of the people of Wales. These decisions are based on all sources of income, including Barnett consequentials, the block grant from the UK Government, and anticipated tax revenues.
WQ99803 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Welsh Government scrap any elements of its Nation of Sanctuary policy that encroach into non-devolved policy areas?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Immigration, including asylum and the status and capacity of persons in the United Kingdom who are not British citizens are reserved matters to the UK Government. Decisions on who is placed in Wales remains with the UK Government.
The Welsh Government has responsibility for core devolved policy areas such as education, health, local government, social services and community cohesion. These are all matters which interact with sanctuary seekers which is the focus of the Nation of Sanctuary approach. The Welsh Government’s Nation of Sanctuary approach therefore operates within devolved responsibilities.
It focuses on ensuring people placed in Wales by the UK Government can access devolved services. Decisions on immigration and asylum, including who comes to the UK and who is placed in Wales, remain matters for the UK Government.
WQ99797 · Tabled · Answered
Has the Welsh Government held any discussions with the Home Office about the impact its Nation of Sanctuary policy has on increasing illegal immigration into Wales?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
No. The Welsh Government does not decide which people seeking asylum in the UK are placed in Wales, nor where they are placed.
There is no evidence to suggest that the Nation of Sanctuary approach in Wales is a factor in the decision making of asylum seekers.
WQ99796 · Tabled · Answered
What action is the Welsh Government taking to reduce the numbers of foreign nationals occupying social housing across Wales?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Housing allocations in Wales are the responsibility of the local housing authority and are made in accordance with Part 6 of the Housing Act 1996. Under Section 167 of the 1996 Act local housing authorities are required to have an allocation scheme that determines the authority’s priorities and procedures to be followed in allocating social housing.
Only people with a legal right to live in the UK are eligible for social housing. The Welsh Government does not hold any data on the nationality or settled status of individuals or households who are allocated social housing accommodation.
WQ99795 · Tabled · Answered
What action is Welsh Government taking to ensure British nationals are prioritised for social housing over foreign nationals?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Housing allocations in Wales are the responsibility of the local housing authority and are made in accordance with Part 6 of the Housing Act 1996. Under Section 167 of the 1996 Act local housing authorities are required to have an allocation scheme that determines the authority’s priorities and procedures to be followed in allocating social housing.
Only people with a legal right to live in the UK are eligible for social housing. The Welsh Government does not hold any data on the nationality or settled status of individuals or households who are allocated social housing accommodation.
WQ99794 · Tabled · Answered
How many individual asylum seekers have been provided with legal advice funded by Welsh Government schemes?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Asylum and immigration law, including the regulation of and access to immigration legal advice, are reserved to the UK Government.
The Welsh Government does not hold data on the number of individual asylum seekers who have received legal advice and does not fund individual asylum seekers directly to access legal advice.
Due to the shortage of immigration legal advisors and legal aid providers in Wales, the Welsh Government provides funding to develop and improve the resilience of the legal sector in Wales. This includes funding to help organisations in Wales train staff members to achieve accreditation with the Immigration Advice Authority (IIA).
WQ99793 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Welsh Government confirm details of any individuals it has either approached or held discussions with regarding appointment to its Shadow Broadcasting and Communications Authority?
Answered by Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
The Welsh Government has neither approached nor held discussions with any individuals regarding appointment to its Shadow Broadcasting and Communications Authority.
WQ99792 · Tabled · Answered
What are the anticipated annual costs of the Welsh Government's Shadow Broadcasting and Communications Authority?
Answered by Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
As noted in my Written Statement of 15 July, I have currently set aside £45,000 from Creative Wales’ budget in 2026-27 to fund activity related to the establishment of the Shadow Broadcasting and Communications Authority for Wales.
WQ99791 · Tabled · Answered
How much funding has Welsh Government provided Gypsies and Travellers Wales in each of the past 5 years?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
In 2021-22 and 2022-23, the Welsh Government provided no funding to Gypsies and Travellers Wales. Funding of £48,701.40 was provided in 2023-24, £12,288.52 in 2024-25, and £233,890.29 in 2025-26, totalling £294,880.21 over the five-year period.
WQ99741 · Tabled · Answered
What consideration has the Cabinet Minister given to requiring utility companies to directly notify residents before installing new telegraph poles?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
The installation of telegraph poles is regulated by the Electronic Communications Code, which is a reserved matter and therefore for the UK Government to consider.
With respect to planning permission for telegraph poles, permitted development rights for telecommunications code operators are set out in Part 24 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995. The Order enables undertakers to erect or replace telegraph poles.
In protected landscapes, prior approval must be sought from the local planning authority. The developer is required to confirm they have served notice on the landowner or occupier before the local planning authority will process the request.
There are currently no plans to revise these permitted development rights or the duty to notify owners or occupiers on plans for installation or replacement of telegraph poles.
WQ99724 · Tabled · Answered
What steps is the Welsh Government taking to prevent the spread of the bluetongue virus at upcoming agricultural shows around Wales, following the announcement of a confirmed case in Staffordshire?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines were licensed in Wales on 28 February 2025. Vaccination records have been collected since March 2025. Between 1 March 2025 and 1 July 2026, veterinary practices reported the vaccination of 190,898 cattle and 113,321 sheep in Wales against BTV-3.
The Welsh Government works closely with key stakeholders such as the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society to communicate the latest Bluetongue guidance and information, which is available at GOV.WALES.
Agricultural show organisers are responsible for issuing and monitoring compliance with their own disease prevention and control requirements for exhibitors and competitors.
WQ99723 · Tabled · Answered
How many Welsh sheep have been registered as being vaccinated against the bluetongue virus between July 2024 and July 2026?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines were licensed in Wales on 28 February 2025. Vaccination records have been collected since March 2025. Between 1 March 2025 and 1 July 2026, veterinary practices reported the vaccination of 190,898 cattle and 113,321 sheep in Wales against BTV-3.
The Welsh Government works closely with key stakeholders such as the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society to communicate the latest Bluetongue guidance and information, which is available at GOV.WALES.
Agricultural show organisers are responsible for issuing and monitoring compliance with their own disease prevention and control requirements for exhibitors and competitors.
WQ99722 · Tabled · Answered
How many Welsh cattle have been registered as being vaccinated against the bluetongue virus from 1 July 2024 to 1 July 2026?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines were licensed in Wales on 28 February 2025. Vaccination records have been collected since March 2025. Between 1 March 2025 and 1 July 2026, veterinary practices reported the vaccination of 190,898 cattle and 113,321 sheep in Wales against BTV-3.
The Welsh Government works closely with key stakeholders such as the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society to communicate the latest Bluetongue guidance and information, which is available at GOV.WALES.
Agricultural show organisers are responsible for issuing and monitoring compliance with their own disease prevention and control requirements for exhibitors and competitors.
WQ99725 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Minister provide an update on the bluetongue virus in Wales?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
All of Wales remains within a Bluetongue Restricted Zone. The first case of Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) of the 2026/27 reporting season was confirmed on 17 July in the Vale of Glamorgan. The latest information is available at: GOV.WALES.
WQ99541 · Tabled · Answered
How many Animal Health Officer positions have not been filled in Wales?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
There are currently 37 Animal Health Officers employed by APHA in Wales.
There are currently 4 Animal Health Officer vacancies in APHA, Wales.
There are currently 2 positions for Animal Health Officers which have not been filled by APHA in Wales.
WQ99540 · Tabled · Answered
How many vacancies there are for Animal Health Officers in Wales?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
There are currently 37 Animal Health Officers employed by APHA in Wales.
There are currently 4 Animal Health Officer vacancies in APHA, Wales.
There are currently 2 positions for Animal Health Officers which have not been filled by APHA in Wales.
WQ99539 · Tabled · Answered
How many Animal Health Officers are employed by APHA in Wales?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
There are currently 37 Animal Health Officers employed by APHA in Wales.
There are currently 4 Animal Health Officer vacancies in APHA, Wales.
There are currently 2 positions for Animal Health Officers which have not been filled by APHA in Wales.
WQ99382 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Secretary confirm whether changes to the definition of “dwellinghouse” in the 2026 permitted development legislation were intended to exclude flats from rights for solar panels and heat pumps, and what action will be taken to resolve inconsistencies in Part G, which continues to refer to flats?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Thank you for drawing this matter to my attention. I have asked officials to review the relevant legislation, which pre-dates the current government, as a matter of urgency.
WQ99335 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Welsh Government's Covid review be regulated under the Inquiries Act 2005 with the power to compel evidence and witnesses?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
We will be updating the Senedd on the Covid-19 review in due course.
WQ99301 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Minister outline the Welsh Government's position on public procurement of Welsh food and drink?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Food is a core Foundational Economy sector, and we are working to strengthen and grow local food supply chains through connecting local producers and suppliers with public sector demand.
Public procurement is a key policy tool to “re-localise” the food system, increasing self‑sufficiency and resilience and supporting local producers and jobs.
We work across the public sector and encourage NHS Wales, schools and local authorities to increase spend on Welsh food and drink, within legal constraints.
We provide public sector organisations with practical legal procurement guidance to maximise opportunities for local suppliers, encouraging shorter supply chains, seasonal/local sourcing and SME and producer access to contract opportunities.
The Procurement Act 2023 and the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023 support strategic Welsh public food procurement that delivers social, economic, environmental and cultural benefits.
We are working with public sector partners to strengthen market engagement, support Welsh food and drink suppliers.
WQ99300 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Minister provide a timeline for the national food strategy and when it will be announced?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
The Welsh Government is committed to introduce a National Food Strategy for Wales which will encompass food security, improve food poverty, food literacy, and health outcomes. As part of the 100-days commitment, work to appoint a Ministerial Working Group to develop the Strategy is underway, and I will provide further details in the coming weeks.
WQ99299 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Minister confirm when the bovine TB technical advisory group will outline their proposals for tackling bovine TB?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
I expect to see a draft of the Wildlife Advice Paper from the TB Programme Board, informed by the Technical Advisory Group, this month. I intend to share their advice, although a date has not been set for publication.
WQ99295 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Minister confirm what action the Welsh Government is taking to prevent further closures of food processing plants?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
We are supporting Food and Drink businesses throughout the industry to develop, grow and thrive through several business schemes and wider services. We also provide Capital Grant support for businesses that demonstrate clear and quantifiable benefits to the industry in Wales. The Development Bank of Wales also supports businesses that face economic and survivability challenges. That’s why all our programmes actively respond to the individual needs in an agile way.
WQ99294 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Minister confirm what support the Welsh Government is offering to abattoirs?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
The red meat sector is an important part of the Food and Drink industry in Wales, with abattoirs being an integral part connecting primary production to food manufacturing. Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) and the Welsh Government work closely to support improved productivity and the development of routes to market for Welsh lamb, beef and pork. Several abattoirs have taken advantage of the Food Business Accelerator Scheme for capital funding support, and I encourage them to take up any future schemes.
WQ99290 · Tabled · Answered
How will the Welsh Government ensure that the Welsh food supply chain is resilient?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Welsh Government is strengthening the resilience of the Welsh food supply chain through a National Food Strategy, provision of climate resilience support for food businesses, investment in local supply chains, and a whole-system approach that connects primary production, processing, retail, wholesale, and procurement.
WQ99137 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Minister confirm how much Digital Health and Care Wales has spent on subcontractors in the last three years, broken down by year?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
The information you requested is not held centrally.
WQ99136 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Minister confirm how many subcontractors have been awarded contracts from Digital Health and Care Wales in the last three years, broken down by year?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
The information you requested is not held centrally.
WQ99135 · Tabled · Answered
What action is the Welsh Government taking to reduce digital fragmentation in the Welsh NHS?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
The Welsh Government is reducing digital fragmentation across NHS Wales through a “Once for Wales” approach, supported by national platforms, common standards and stronger governance.
This includes the NHS Wales App, the National Data Resource and electronic patient record systems. The new ten year Digital and Data Strategy will set a clearer route towards a single, integrated patient record for Wales, improving interoperability and reducing duplication.
WQ99134 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Minister confirm what precautions the Welsh Government has taken to ensure the enterprise master patient index is protected from cyber threats?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
The master patient index system is managed by Digital Health and Care Wales. This service is protected through layered controls, including regular penetration testing, anti-malware protection, operational and cyber security monitoring, perimeter vulnerability scanning and mandatory patching.
WQ99133 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Cabinet Minister confirm what precautions the Welsh Government has taken to ensure the Welsh clinical communications gateway is protected from cyber threats?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
The clinical communications gateway is managed by Digital Health and Care Wales. This service is protected through layered controls including regular penetration testing, anti-malware protection, operational and cyber security monitoring, perimeter vulnerability scanning and mandatory patching.
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