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Written questions
55 written questions on record from the Seventh Senedd on, newest first. Page 2 of 2.
WQ98967 · Tabled · Answered
What steps is the Welsh Government taking, in partnership with police and other agencies, to address community tensions arising from high‑profile criminal cases, including the impact of misinformation and inflammatory narratives that risk fuelling hostility, and how is it ensuring that responses are proportionate and maintain public confidence?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Substantive response
WQ98966 · Tabled · Answered
What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of the Henry Nowak case on Sikh communities in Wales particularly in relation to community safety and cohesion?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Substantive response
WQ98944 · Tabled · Answered
What assessment has the Cabinet Minister made of the need to rebuild the University Hospital of Wales so that patients have the modern, safe and world-class facilities they deserve, and NHS staff have a workplace that matches their dedication?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
The Welsh Government has provided funding for Cardiff & Vale University Health Board to conduct a condition survey of the University Hospital of Wales site. My officials will continue to support the Health Board as they prioritise the highest risks that have been identified through this survey. The survey findings will also inform the development of the Health Board plans for the site to ensure services continue to be delivered in a safe and appropriate way. The feasibility of any future health infrastructure projects will have to be carefully considered in the context of the substantial NHS Estate maintenance backlog inherited from the previous administration.
WQ98895 · Tabled · Answered
In light of the Welsh Government's commitment to strengthening equality, what assessment has it made of the current pay and conditions for school support staff, who are predominantly women, and what consideration has it given to establishing a Wales school support staff negotiating body?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
School support staff are a key and valued part of our education workforce, and we recognise the need to improve their pay and conditions as well as professional learning, in line with our manifesto commitment to support and grow our education workforce.
The pay and conditions of all school support staff are the responsibility of local authorities. The Welsh Government will work with them and with our other social partners to consider all options, including the potential for a school support staff negotiating body.
WQ98894 · Tabled · Answered
What assessment has the Cabinet Minister made of the impact of young carers participating in programmes including the young person's guarantee, given the Welsh Government's recognition that young carers can miss out on education and employment opportunities, and its efforts to close the productivity gap with parts of the UK?
Answered by Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women’s Health
We are committed to doing all we can to support young carers and ensure they are not disadvantaged by the caring role they undertake. We recognise some young carers need additional support to access and thrive in further and higher education, employment or training opportunities.
Our Targeted Employability Support Scheme enables Higher Education providers to support the employability of students from under-represented groups, including young carers and young adult carers. Our employability offer is delivered through a combination of programmes that support people into work, and recognises the additional challenges faced by young carers by providing targeted support at key transition points.
Jobs Growth Wales Plus supports young carers to take their first steps into the labour market by offering flexible, structured pathways that build skills, confidence and experience alongside their caring responsibilities.
Communities for Work Plus provides intensive, personalised support for young carers facing more complex barriers by delivering local, tailored interventions that help them build confidence, balance caring roles, and progress towards sustainable employment.
The Young Persons Guarantee was introduced to support 16–24 year olds, particularly those not in education, employment or training (NEET), into employment, self-employment, education or training. The Young Person’s Guarantee has supported around 64,000 individuals since 2022 (6000 in 2025/026), with a budget of £1.4m for 2026-27.
We will review evidence from the evaluation of the Young Persons Guarantee published in September 2025, with insights from the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer pilots. This evidence will inform the development of a revised employability offer for Wales, with a new programme scheduled to launch from April 2027.
Official verbatim record: each question and answer as the Record prints it. Answers are signed with a job title, as published.