Siambr · Cai Parry-Jones

Written questions

146 written questions on record from the Seventh Senedd on, newest first. Page 1 of 3.

  1. WQ101149 · Tabled · No answer published

    What is the current total amount that the Welsh Government has paid to Transport for Wales for the South Wales Metro?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy

    WQ101149 in the Record

  2. WQ101138 · Tabled · No answer published

    What is the Cabinet Minister doing to prioritise emergency department staff well-being and ensure that health boards introduce measures to protect staff?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Health and Care

    WQ101138 in the Record

  3. WQ101137 · Tabled · No answer published

    What is the Cabinet Minister doing to free up beds in hospitals and reduce delayed discharges, given that delayed discharges from hospital increased between August and September 2026?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Health and Care

    WQ101137 in the Record

  4. WQ101136 · Tabled · No answer published

    What is the Cabinet Minister doing to reduce flow-critical type-1 bed occupancy in hospitals?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Health and Care

    WQ101136 in the Record

  5. WQ101135 · Tabled · No answer published

    What is the Cabinet Minister doing to improve patient flow and reduce emergency department exit block, given that only 50 per cent of patients were seen within four hours throughout September 2026?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Health and Care

    WQ101135 in the Record

  6. WQ101133 · Tabled · No answer published

    What Barnett consequentials did the Welsh Government receive as a result of proposed business rates relief measures announced by the UK Government, and how has it allocated those funds?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Finance

    WQ101133 in the Record

  7. WQ101114 · Tabled · No answer published

    What action is the Welsh Government taking to reduce waiting times for both diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to sleep services for suspected obstructive sleep apnoea given the wider impacts of untreated sleep apnoea on health services, the economy and road safety?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Health and Care

    WQ101114 in the Record

  8. WQ101113 · Tabled · No answer published

    What consideration has the Welsh Government given to the availability of specialist post-19 education for young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties, and how many learners with PMLD are currently placed outside Wales because suitable provision is unavailable within Wales?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language

    WQ101113 in the Record

  9. WQ101083 · Tabled · No answer published

    Will the Cabinet Minister provide a breakdown of the financial pressures, outstanding commitments and other anticipated expenditure that underpin the decision to retain £186 million in unallocated funding in the Second Supplementary Budget 2026-27, including the estimated amount of each item where available?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Finance

    WQ101083 in the Record

  10. WQ101076 · Tabled · No answer published

    What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the availability of specialist post-16 education provision in Wales for young people with profound and complex disabilities, and how many Welsh learners are currently placed outside Wales because suitable provision is not available within Wales?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language

    WQ101076 in the Record

  11. WQ101068 · Tabled · No answer published

    How much funding does the Welsh Government provide to Oxfam Cymru?

    To be answered by: Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality

    WQ101068 in the Record

  12. WQ101028 · Tabled · No answer published

    When will the Welsh Government award the contract for the provision of the remaining nursing training places in south-east Wales?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Health and Care

    WQ101028 in the Record

  13. WQ101004 · Tabled · No answer published

    What discussions has the Cabinet Minister had with Cardiff University regarding the intake number for nursing students for the 2027-28 academic year being reduced in comparison to this year’s intake?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Health and Care

    WQ101004 in the Record

  14. WQ101003 · Tabled · No answer published

    Will the Cabinet Minister explain why the planned award date has been missed for the procurement by Health Education and Improvement Wales for the provision of health professional education and training services for nursing in south-east Wales, and confirm when the contract will be awarded and student recruitment will begin?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Health and Care

    WQ101003 in the Record

  15. WQ101002 · Tabled · No answer published

    Will the Cabinet Minister provide an update on the procurement process being undertaken by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) for the provision of health professional education and training services for nursing in south-east Wales, including when the contract will be awarded and when recruitment of students will begin?

    To be answered by: Cabinet Minister for Health and Care

    WQ101002 in the Record

  16. WQ101001 · Tabled · Answered

    Further to WQ99663, has the Welsh Government decided whether to introduce statutory allergy safety requirements for schools, and if not, when will a decision be made and published?

    Answered by Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language

    The Welsh Government has committed to revising its current statutory guidance on supporting learners with healthcare needs with a public consultation planned for 2027.

    As part of the work, we are considering existing guidance on emergency adrenaline auto-injectors alongside the quality and consistency of allergy safety and training in maintained schools.

    WQ101001 in the Record

  17. WQ100998 · Tabled · Answered

    Further to WQ100735, will the Commission explain why the Senedd Commission Budget web page had not been updated since 2022?

    Answered by Senedd Commission

    The official publishing of the Senedd Commission budget is the laid document. Detail of the date and time of the publishing has been provided in response to WQ100735.

    All documents required to be laid by the Commission are published in the ‘documents laid’ section of the Senedd website: https://senedd.wales/search/?orderAlias=sortByDateNewestFirst&category=Laid%20Documents

    At various points in time the Commission seeks to assist those who may be interested to locate information via additional publication on the Commission area of the website. This also applies to other areas of information, not required to be laid.

    As the primary publication was, and continues to be, the laid document it was decided to cease duplicating that process in 2022. As a result of queries from the Member we have recently updated the page.

    WQ100998 in the Record

  18. WQ100989 · Tabled · Answered

    What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that brain tumours are prioritised within the national cancer strategy, including improving earlier diagnosis, access to treatment and ongoing care, participation in clinical trials, and brain tumour research?

    Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care

    Improving outcomes for people affected by cancer in Wales, including those diagnosed with brain tumours, remains a priority for this Government. Our forthcoming 10-year National Cancer Strategy will set out an ambitious future for cancer care across Wales, irrespective of cancer type, and will provide the NHS with the clarity it needs to improve services and outcomes for people affected by cancer. The Strategy will focus on earlier detection and diagnosis, reducing delays in treatment, ensuring person-centred care, strengthening research, development and innovation, and improving opportunities to participate in clinical trials. These commitments are particularly important for cancers such as brain tumours, where outcomes continue to be challenging. The Government remains committed to ensuring that people with brain tumours have access to high-quality care throughout their treatment and ongoing support following diagnosis. The forthcoming Strategy will support a more coordinated and equitable approach to cancer services across Wales, helping to improve experiences and outcomes for patients and their families.

    We have launched a formal call for evidence to help shape the development of the National Cancer Strategy, ensuring that our approach is grounded in the latest evidence and informed by the experiences of patients, clinicians, researchers and stakeholders. The call for evidence closes on 31 October and provides an important opportunity for those with an interest in brain tumours and other cancers to contribute to the development of the Strategy.

    I recognise the important opportunity the National Cancer Strategy provides to transform cancer care in Wales, and we are working at pace to bring forward our plans. In the meantime, NHS Wales Performance and Improvement continues to work closely with health boards to improve access to diagnostic services and treatment, including performance against cancer waiting times, while supporting innovation and research that can improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.

    WQ100989 in the Record

  19. WQ100928 · Tabled · Answered

    What is the annual expenditure allocated to the Welsh Government's anti-racist metaverse for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years?

    Answered by Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language

    The Welsh Government has invested £1,204,326.55 in the further education curriculum for anti-racism, also known as the Metaverse, since 2022. Since the 2024 financial year, responsibility for the Metaverse rests with Medr, the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research.

    WQ100928 in the Record

  20. WQ100927 · Tabled · Answered

    What is the total expenditure to date for the Welsh Government's anti-racist metaverse?

    Answered by Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education

    The Welsh Government has invested £1,204,326.55 in the further education curriculum for anti-racism, also known as the Metaverse, since 2022. Since the 2024 financial year, responsibility for the Metaverse rests with Medr, the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research.

    WQ100927 in the Record

  21. WQ100923 · Tabled · Answered

    Has Cardiff Council applied for Welsh Government capital funding for the proposed new permanent Gypsy and Traveller site at Pengam Green, and if so, what amount has been requested and what is the status of the application?

    Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality

    No application has been submitted by Cardiff Council for the proposed new permanent Gypsy and Traveller site at Pengham Green to date.

    WQ100923 in the Record

  22. WQ100921 · Tabled · Answered

    What project was Cardiff County Council’s £10,080 Welsh Government Gypsy and Traveller capital sites grant approved for, which site benefited, and what expenditure was ultimately incurred?

    Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality

    Cardiff Council's £199,520 and the £10,080 Gypsy and Traveller Sites Capital Grant award was approved for office wall works, fencing and gate works, and tarmacking works at its Gypsy Roma Traveller Sites.  Both were fully claimed in 2025-2026.

    WQ100921 in the Record

  23. WQ100920 · Tabled · Answered

    What project was Cardiff County Council’s £199,520 Welsh Government Gypsy and Traveller capital sites grant award approved for, and how much of that award has been spent, claimed, paid or reprofiled into 2026-27?

    Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality

    Cardiff Council's £199,520 and the £10,080 Gypsy and Traveller Sites Capital Grant award was approved for office wall works, fencing and gate works, and tarmacking works at its Gypsy Roma Traveller Sites.  Both were fully claimed in 2025-2026.

    WQ100920 in the Record

  24. WQ100919 · Tabled · Answered

    What funding from the Gypsy and Traveller capital sites grant scheme has been awarded to Cardiff County Council for expenditure during the 2026-27 financial year, broken down by site, project, purpose and amount?

    Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality

    To date, two awards totalling £800,000 have been allocated for 4 new pitches and a utility block refurbishment.  We do not disclose names of sites and associated funding.

    WQ100919 in the Record

  25. WQ100918 · Tabled · Answered

    How much of the £3,440,000 Welsh Government Gypsy and Traveller capital sites grant budget for 2026-27 has been awarded, committed, claimed and paid to date, and how much remains unallocated?

    Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality

    The Gypsy and Traveller Capital Sites Grant has been committed in full for 2026-2027 financial year. £707,796.17 has been claimed and paid to date.

    WQ100918 in the Record

  26. WQ100917 · Tabled · Answered

    Will the Welsh Government provide a breakdown of the £3,440,000 Gypsy and Traveller capital sites budget for 2026-27, identifying each project, local authority, site, purpose, amount awarded and expected completion date?

    Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality

    The Gypsy and Traveller site capital grant takes rolling applications throughout the year. Final figures will therefore not be available until next financial year.

    WQ100917 in the Record

  27. WQ100906 · Tabled · Answered

    Will the Commission explain why the book The Big Book of Queer Stickers, which is categorised as adult colouring and stickers by some retailers, is displayed with books for young children in the Senedd shop?

    Answered by Senedd Commission

    The Senedd shop offers a range of books on subjects relevant to the Senedd and Welsh public life. The range is intended to encourage learning, discussion and engagement with a variety of topics and perspectives.

    Books are grouped by broad themes rather than by age group. Digital signs in the café remind visitors that children must be supervised at all times.

    WQ100906 in the Record

  28. WQ100869 · Tabled · Answered

    Will the Commission explain why the Senedd shop stocks books by Will Hayward?

    Answered by Senedd Commission

    The Senedd shop offers a range of books on subjects relevant to the Senedd and Welsh public life.

    The range is intended to encourage learning, discussion and engagement with a variety of topics and perspectives.

    The selection does not endorse any particular political viewpoint, and we review the products stocked on a weekly basis.

    WQ100869 in the Record

  29. WQ100863 · Tabled · Answered

    What actions is the Welsh Government taking to develop integration between the economies of the south-west of England and south-east Wales?

    Answered by Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy

    The Welsh Government maintains strong economic and strategic links with South West England, particularly Bristol, Gloucestershire, Swindon and the wider West of England. These links are based on shared labour and business markets, transport connections across the Severn, complementary industrial strengths and joint efforts to attract investment through partners such as the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR).

    The proposed tidal lagoons and the Celtic Sea opportunities are strong examples of the shared economic and environmental opportunities connecting South East Wales with South West England.

    We also maintain strong links with Cornwall based on shared Celtic heritage, language and culture. As both Wales and Cornwall seek to strengthen the use of  our native languages and support sustainable local economies, where there are opportunities to share learning on community resilience, cultural tourism, language promotion and economic development.

    WQ100863 in the Record

  30. WQ100824 · Tabled · Answered

    How much has the Welsh Government spent on Uber and other taxi services since 12 May 2026, with a breakdown by trip and Cabinet Minister?

    Answered by Cabinet Minister for Finance

    This question is a request for recorded information and has been passed for FOI response.

    WQ100824 in the Record

  31. WQ100823 · Tabled · Answered

    Will the Welsh Government provide a breakdown of the usage of ministerial cars by each Cabinet Minister since 12 May 2026?

    Answered by Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness & the Constitution

    This question is a request for recorded information and has been passed for FOI response.

    WQ100823 in the Record

  32. WQ100792 · Tabled · Answered

    Will the Cabinet Minister confirm the total cost of providing any new leather-bound binders for Welsh Government Ministers since taking office?

    Answered by Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness & the Constitution

    £0.

    WQ100792 in the Record

  33. WQ100765 · Tabled · Answered

    Will the Cabinet Minister provide a list of the journalists whose accommodation costs were paid for to attend the Visit Wales event as recorded in the Welsh Government's procurement card spend data for May 2026?

    Answered by Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy

    As is standard practice for all UK and international tourism bodies, Visit Wales organises a limited number of structured media trips each year to generate coverage in priority markets and based on a return on investment. The costs itemised covered accommodation and in some instances economy flights from the US to the UK.

    The group included US, Canadian, German and Dutch journalists writing for tier one titles in priority tourism markets. Included in the trip in question were media contacts writing for titles such as:

    WQ100765 in the Record

  34. WQ100735 · Tabled · Answered

    Will the Commission provide the time of day that the draft and final Senedd Commission budget was laid before the Senedd and put on the Senedd website, for every budget since the one for the 2021-22 financial year?

    Answered by Senedd Commission

    The table below shows the dates and times the documents were laid before the Senedd and published to the ‘documents laid’ section of the Senedd website https://senedd.wales/search/?orderAlias=sortByDateNewestFirst&category=Laid%20Documents

    Document Title

    Laid Document Code

    Date laid and published

    Time laid and published

    Welsh Parliament Draft Budget 2021-22 / Senedd Cymru Cyllideb ddrafft 2021-22

    GEN- LD13550

    1 October 2020

    13:14

    Welsh Parliament Budget 2021-22  / Senedd Cymru Cyllideb 2021-22

    GEN-LD13674

    4 November 2020

    11:45

    Welsh Parliament Draft Budget 2022-23 / Senedd Cymru Cyllideb ddrafft 2022-23

    GEN-LD14571

    29 September 2021

    12:08

    Welsh Parliament Budget 2022-23  / Senedd Cymru Cyllideb 2022-23

    GEN-LD14663

    10 November 2021

    10:17

    Welsh Parliament Draft Budget 2023-24 / Senedd Cymru Cyllideb ddrafft 2023-24

    GEN-LD15355

    28 September 2022

    14:05

    Welsh Parliament Budget 2023-24 / Senedd Cymru Cyllideb 2023-24

    GEN-LD15448

    9 November 2022

    12:57

    Welsh Parliament - Draft Budget 2024-25 / Senedd Cymru - Cyllideb ddrafft 2024-25

    GEN-LD16061

    29 September 2023

    12:51

    Welsh Parliament - Budget 2024-25 /  Senedd Cymru - Cyllideb 2024-25

    GEN-LD16134

    8 November 2023

    13:10

    Welsh Parliament Draft Budget 2025-26 / Senedd Cymru Cyllideb ddrafft 2025-26

    GEN-LD16687

    27 September 2024

    13:03

    Welsh Parliament: Budget 2025-26 /  Senedd Cymru: Cyllideb 2025-26

    GEN-LD16794

    13 November 2024

    09:45

    Welsh Parliament Draft Budget 2026-27 / Senedd Cymru Cyllideb Ddrafft 2026-27

    GEN-LD17433

    25 September 2025

    09:01

    Welsh Parliament Budget 2026-27 / Senedd Cymru Cyllideb 2026-27

    GEN-LD17552

    12 November 2025

    10:02

    Welsh Parliament Draft Budget 2027-28 / Senedd Cymru Cyllideb Ddrafft 2027-28

    GEN-LD18198

    30 September 2026

    14:54

    Although the above documents were all available on the ‘laid documents’ section of our website from the date they were laid, it was recently brought to our attention that the ‘Senedd Commission Budget’ web page had not been updated since 2022, but this has now been rectified.

    WQ100735 in the Record

  35. WQ100702 · Tabled · Answered

    What monetary value does the Welsh Government currently place on preventing a fatality when appraising transport policies and schemes?

    Answered by Deputy Minister for Transport

    The Welsh Transport Appraisal Guidance (WelTAG) provides the framework for appraising transport interventions in Wales and is aligned with the Department for Transport's Transport Analysis Guidance (TAG). As part of this process, Welsh Government uses the collision and casualty prevention values set out in TAG and its associated data books, which are updated periodically by the Department for Transport.

    There is no single value used across all transport appraisals. The monetary value depends on the transport scheme, the methodology applied and the costs being considered. DfT’s Data book assumes that the average value of prevention per fatal casualty is £2.65million. (Source: TAG Data Book: Table COBALT1 – May 2026 v2.03)

    WQ100702 in the Record

  36. WQ100696 · Tabled · Answered

    Further to WQ100515, what consideration has the Welsh Government given to designating the Walnut Tree Viaduct pillar in Taffs Well as a historic asset?

    Answered by Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport

    The Walnut Tree Viaduct pillar was assessed for listing in January 2000 during a survey of potential listed buildings in Taff's Well, but it did not meet the published criteria for listing. It is therefore not a designated historic asset.

    WQ100696 in the Record

  37. WQ100677 · Tabled · Answered

    Will the Cabinet Minister explain why the Programme for Government 2026-2030 does not include ensuring that Tap and Go services can be used on Great Western Railway services?

    Answered by Deputy Minister for Transport

    The Programme for Government sets out the Welsh Government's priorities, but responsibility for specifying and managing Great Western Railway (GWR) services rests with the UK Government.

    The Welsh Government remains committed to growing Pay As You Go (PAYG) as an affordable and convenient way to travel by rail across Wales, building on its successful rollout across South Wales and its recent expansion to stations in North Wales.

    Although the current unavailability of PAYG on GWR services is frustrating for passengers, Transport for Wales has made encouraging progress in discussions with both GWR and the Department for Transport, and it is hoped this will enable GWR to participate in PAYG in the future.

    The Welsh Government and Transport for Wales are also engaging with the UK Government on the establishment of Great British Railways to secure the best outcomes for Wales. These discussions include ticketing reform and the further development of PAYG.

    WQ100677 in the Record

  38. WQ100661 · Tabled · Answered

    What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government regarding the Senedd's legal capacity to legislate on matters explicitly reserved to the UK Parliament under the Government of Wales Act 2006?

    Answered by Counsel General

    Each Senedd legislative proposal will be assessed against the legislative competence tests in the Government of Wales Act 2006.  A legislative proposal is outside of the Senedd’s legislative competence where it relates to a matter explicitly reserved to the UK Parliament.

    WQ100661 in the Record

  39. WQ100648 · Tabled · Answered

    Has the Welsh Government received any legal advice that a Senedd Bill for independence or for an independence referendum would be outside the Senedd's legislative competence?

    Answered by Counsel General

    The Welsh Government’s recently published Programme for Government clearly states that we will “formally request the devolution of the right to decide on the timeline, question, and process for an independence referendum".

    WQ100648 in the Record

  40. WQ100647 · Tabled · Answered

    What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government regarding the extent to which the Senedd's legislative competence is defined by the UK Parliament?

    Answered by Counsel General

    The Senedd’s legislative competence is defined by the Government of Wales Act 2006 (as amended), which is an Act of the UK Parliament.

    WQ100647 in the Record

  41. WQ100633 · Tabled · Answered

    Further to WQ100416, why did the Welsh Government’s Equality and Inclusion Grant webpage list the roadshow which discusses “How to Talk About Immigration” if it was not receiving funding?

    Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality

    A workshop on how to talk about immigration was one example of possible workshops provided as part of a funding proposal. In the process of finalising funding for the project, Welsh Government requested the roadshows be limited to those dealing directly with protected characteristics. The original proposal was loaded onto the website in error instead of the updated approach. This has now been corrected.

    WQ100633 in the Record

  42. WQ100517 · Tabled · Answered

    How is the Welsh Government ensuring the Cardiff Bay train line is not impacted by wet weather?

    Answered by Deputy Minister for Transport

    As part of the recent investment to double track the Cardiff Bay line, Transport for Wales (TfW) has installed a new drainage system that runs the length of the line. This has significant additional capacity to cope with the higher rainfall that is predicted as a result of climat(Me change.

    Welsh Government has also asked TfW to investigate the adaptations required across the transport infrastructure in Wales to cope with the expected changing weather conditions resulting from climate change.

    WQ100517 in the Record

  43. WQ100515 · Tabled · Answered

    What action is the Welsh Government taking to clean and preserve the Walnut Tree Viaduct pillar in Taffs Well?

    Answered by Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport

    The Walnut Tree Viaduct pillar in Taffs Well is not a designated historic asset. It is not owned or managed by the Welsh Government, and responsibility for its maintenance, preservation and cleaning rests with its owner. Any concerns about its condition can be addressed to the local authority who through planning legislation may takes steps to require the proper maintenance of untidy land or buildings that harm local amenity.

    WQ100515 in the Record

  44. WQ100497 · Tabled · Answered

    What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve outcomes for women with ovarian cancer, including earlier diagnosis, improved awareness of symptoms and GP support, and equitable access to specialist treatment and clinical trials?

    Answered by Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women’s Health

    The Welsh Government has committed to the development of a 10-year National Cancer Strategy for Wales. It will set out an ambitious vision for cancer services and provide the NHS with the clarity it needs to achieve better outcomes and experiences for people affected by cancers such as ovarian.

    The Strategy will have a particular focus on what more the NHS can do to detect cancer earlier, including support to GPs referring people for suspected cancer. The Strategy will also outline the requirements for delivering timely pathways of specialist care and improving access to clinical trials.

    In advance of the publication of the Strategy on World Cancer Day 2027, NHS Performance and Improvement is working with health boards to improve gynaecological cancer performance. This includes participation in the National Ovarian Cancer Audit and actions taken in response to the Health and Social Care Committee’s follow up Inquiry into Gynaecological Cancer.

    WQ100497 in the Record

  45. WQ100455 · Tabled · Answered

    Further to WQ100240, will the Counsel General provide a date of when he will release the legal advice provided to him?

    Answered by Counsel General

    Establishing a new national body requires careful consideration of its purpose, scope, governance, legal status and funding arrangements.

    We continue to work through those issues carefully to ensure any future arrangements are credible, affordable and capable of delivering better outcomes for communities across Wales.

    WQ100455 in the Record

  46. WQ100454 · Tabled · Answered

    Further to WQ100239, will the Cabinet Minister provide a date of when she will release the legal advice provided to her?

    Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality

    The Expert Group for Cynnal is actively developing proposals to enable this project to be a success.

    WQ100454 in the Record

  47. WQ100416 · Tabled · Answered

    Why is the Welsh Government funding a roadshow which discusses “How to Talk About Immigration” when immigration is not devolved?

    Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality

    The Welsh Government’s Equality and Inclusion Grant scheme has funded Show Racism the Red Card to deliver several roadshows.

    The Welsh Government’s Equality and Inclusion Grant webpage incorrectly referenced sessions on talking about immigration. This has now been corrected.

    WQ100416 in the Record

  48. WQ100389 · Tabled · Answered

    Will the Cabinet Minister confirm whether the Welsh Government is considering calling in planning application 26/00109/HYB, Cardiff East Park and Ride, for determination under section 77 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and if so, what is the current status of that consideration?

    Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning

    Welsh Ministers are currently considering requests to call in planning application 26/00109/HYB under section 77 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. A holding direction was issued on 24 August 2026 under the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012 to allow time for those requests to be considered. Whilst the direction remains in force, Cardiff Council may continue to assess the application but may not grant planning permission. No decision has yet been made on whether the application will be called in for determination by Welsh Ministers.

    WQ100389 in the Record

  49. WQ100388 · Tabled · Answered

    Has the Welsh Government or its Planning Directorate prevented Cardiff Council from granting planning permission for planning application 26/00109/HYB, Cardiff East Park and Ride, and if so, what is the legal basis and date of that direction?

    Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning

    The Welsh Ministers issued a holding direction on 24 August 2026 under the powers contained within article 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012. While the direction prevents Cardiff Council from issuing a decision to grant planning permission, it does not prevent the Council from continuing to assess the application, including scrutiny by its planning committee. The direction has been issued to provide Welsh Ministers with sufficient time to consider the call-in requests that have been made in respect of the planning application and to determine whether they wish to exercise their call-in powers.

    WQ100388 in the Record

  50. WQ100354 · Tabled · Answered

    Will the Commission provide how much it receives from the Welsh Government for its use of the fifth floor in Ty Hywel?

    Answered by Senedd Commission

    The Government of Wales Act requires the Commission to provide space for Welsh Government within Ty Hywel. Welsh Government do not pay for this provision.

    WQ100354 in the Record

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