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Questions to the Minister for Social Services and Public Health

QNR – in the Senedd at on 13 July 2016.

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Photo of Jayne Bryant Jayne Bryant Labour

(Translated) What plans does the Minister have to support initiatives to increase women and girls' participation in sport?

Photo of Rebecca Evans Rebecca Evans Labour

As our agent Sport Wales continues to focus investment on increasing participation in all parts of Wales with a particular emphasis on women and girls. We are seeing increased participation in a number of sports but there is more to do in order to narrow the gender gap.

Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister outline what plans are being put in place to prepare for a rapidly ageing population?

Photo of Rebecca Evans Rebecca Evans Labour

Welsh Government led the way in planning for an ageing population, with our first Strategy for Older People in 2003. The Intermediate Care fund has provided £110 million to improve care and support for older people. We have invested another £30m improving services for older people and mental health services.

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