Siambr · Andrew RT Davies
Written questions
214 written questions on record from the Seventh Senedd on, newest first. Page 5 of 5.
WQ98487 · Tabled · Answered
What action is the Welsh Government taking regarding the ban on puberty blockers in Wales given that the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy previously described it as unlawful?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
Puberty suppressing hormones are not banned in Wales, but their prescription is subject to restrictions.
Where clinically appropriate, puberty suppressing hormones can be prescribed for children in Wales who started treatment prior to the UK Government’s order restricting their prescribing other than through the NHS, and to children accessing NHS gender services, as part of the National Institute for Health Research study when it commences.
The regulations restricting the prescribing of puberty suppressing hormones by general practitioners in Wales were informed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s review, which concluded there is insufficient evidence to support the safety or clinical effectiveness of puberty suppressing hormones to make them routinely available other than through well designed clinical trials.
Our focus is on improving support and reducing waiting times for young people accessing gender identity services.
WQ98494 · Tabled · Answered
Will the First Minister take action to ensure Senedd constituency names are renamed to ensure they are bilingual?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Responsibility for naming Senedd constituencies sits with the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (DBCC). The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru etc. Act 2013 requires there to be a single constituency name, and only where the Commission considers a single name to be unacceptable may they propose different names for communication in Welsh and English. In undertaking the review of Senedd constituencies in advance of the 2030 Senedd election, the DBCC is required to propose names for all constituencies in their initial and second reports, which will be subject to public consultation.
WQ98493 · Tabled · Answered
Will the First Minister outline any steps the Welsh Government is taking to reduce car usage in Welsh cities?
Answered by Deputy Minister for Transport
The Welsh Government is committed to reducing unnecessary car use in our cities by making public transport, walking, wheeling and cycling more practical, accessible, and affordable choices for everyday journeys. This includes investing in safer active travel routes and improving integration between different modes of transport to help create cleaner, less congested urban centres while maintaining access for those who need to travel by car.
The Welsh Government is also working with regional partners and local authorities to support delivery of these ambitions through Regional Transport Plans, helping to ensure that local investment and planning decisions reflect the need for more sustainable, integrated transport networks across Wales.
WQ98491 · Tabled · Answered
Will the Welsh Government scrap the 36 new Senedd members?
Answered by First Minister
No. I look forward to the enhanced scrutiny that a larger Senedd will provide, and the better governance and decision-making for Wales it will enable.
WQ98490 · Tabled · Answered
Does the Welsh Government plan to increase spending on the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Funding for the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan is not held in a single budget line but delivered across portfolios such as health, education, housing and employability. Allocations for the coming year were set through the Final Budget for 2026-27.
Funded programmes across Government will be reviewed in due course as part of the budgetary planning process.
WQ98489 · Tabled · Answered
Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government's position on decolonisation in the Welsh curriculum?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic histories and experiences are a mandatory part of the Curriculum for Wales and part of Welsh history. This is part of the consistent exposure of learners to the story of their locality, of Wales and the wider world, reflecting the diverse history and culture of modern Wales. Diversity is a cross-cutting theme in the Curriculum for Wales.
WQ98488 · Tabled · Answered
Will the First Minister outline the new Government's position on decolonisation in Welsh museums?
Answered by Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
This Government brings a renewed focus on culture and history and is committed to strengthening ownership of Welsh heritage. We will invest in our cultural bodies to ensure that our collections serve and reflect the people of Wales and our identity.
Equality of access to the arts, culture and sport for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities will be a priority and our museum sector is integral to the success of this.
As outlined in the 2026 manifesto, we are determined to keep the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan under review, to strengthen its delivery and impact and retaining a focus on the decolonisation of museum collections to rebalance perspectives, creating inclusive spaces and increasing engagement and participation among all people across Wales. We expect museums to use guidance such as the Museums Association’s Supporting Decolonisation in Museums and its Code of Ethics when undertaking this work.
WQ98486 · Tabled · Answered
Does the Welsh Government consider the ban on puberty blockers in Wales to be consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
Puberty suppressing hormones are not banned in Wales, but their prescription is subject to restrictions.
Where clinically appropriate, puberty suppressing hormones can be prescribed for children in Wales who started treatment prior to the UK Government’s order restricting their prescribing other than through the NHS, and to children accessing NHS gender services, as part of the National Institute for Health Research study when it commences.
The regulations restricting the prescribing of puberty suppressing hormones by general practitioners in Wales were informed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s review, which concluded there is insufficient evidence to support the safety or clinical effectiveness of puberty suppressing hormones to make them routinely available other than through well designed clinical trials.
The regulations therefore, have due regard to children’s rights as set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child by ensuring puberty suppressing hormones are only prescribed to children and young people in safe and effective circumstances.
Our priority is the safety of children and young people, and it is vital that all NHS services are led by the best available evidence. We will continue to be led by the evidence as we develop gender identity support for people in Wales.
WQ98485 · Tabled · Answered
Will the new Welsh Government scrap the Nation of Sanctuary programme?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
While Wales does not currently have the power to decide who seeks asylum here, we can treat those who arrive with decency, provide support and opportunities to contribute to their communities, and ensure they can rebuild their lives safely and with dignity.
We are committed to protecting the Nation of Sanctuary vision and ensuring the principles underpinning this vision are embedded across government policy and practice.
WQ98484 · Tabled · Answered
How much funding will the Welsh Government allocate to the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan in the coming year?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Funding for the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan is not held in a single budget line but delivered across portfolios such as health, education, housing and employability. Allocations for the coming year were set through the Final Budget for 2026-27.
Funded programmes across Government will be reviewed in due course as part of the budgetary planning process.
WQ98483 · Tabled · Answered
Does the Welsh Government commit to continuing to fund the Wales Hate Support Centre?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
The 2026-27 Final Budget provided funding for the Wales Hate Support Centre. Funded programmes across Government will be reviewed in due course as part of the budgetary planning process by the current Welsh Government.
WQ98482 · Tabled · Answered
How much funding will the Welsh Government provide to the Mbale tree-planting programme in the coming year?
Answered by First Minister
Substantive response
WQ98481 · Tabled · Answered
What steps is the Welsh Government taking to expand the Nation of Sanctuary programme?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
As set out in our manifesto, we are committed to protecting the Nation of Sanctuary vision and ensuring the principles underpinning this vision are embedded across government policy and practice.
I will be setting out my priorities shortly.
WQ98480 · Tabled · Answered
Will the First Minister outline the projected cost of the Welsh Government's Nation of Sanctuary programme in the coming year?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Details of the budget allocated by the previous Government to the Nation of Sanctuary activity for 2026-2027 were published on 25 March 2026 and can be found here: Decision Reports: 2026 | GOV.WALES
Funded programmes across Government will be reviewed in due course as part of the budgetary planning process.
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