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Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd at on 11 October 2016.

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Photo of Jenny Rathbone Jenny Rathbone Labour

(Translated) What progress is the Welsh Government making towards building zero carbon housing?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The energy performance of new homes in Wales was improved through the 2014 changes to building regulations. Further improvements will be looked at as part of meeting our emission reduction commitments under the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on whether the Wales Bill meets the UK Government's stated aim of providing an enduring settlement for Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I concur with the view set out in the carefully-argued and authoritative report of the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee. The Bill contains some welcome elements but, without significant Amendment, it will not deliver the lasting, durable settlement we had been hoping for.

Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour

(Translated) What level of priority will be given to education in deciding Welsh Government policies?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Education remains a central priority for this Government.

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on vocational qualifications in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

The Welsh Government recognises the value of vocational qualifications and through the Learning and Skills (Wales) Measure 2009 ensures that all learners are offered at least three vocational qualifications at key stage 4 and at least five vocational courses at 16-18 in local curriculum offers.

Photo of Hefin David Hefin David Labour

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the importance of trade unions in Welsh civil society?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Trade unions are the voice of working people in Wales and a key partner of the Welsh Government in delivering our programme for government.

Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on health services in Arfon?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

Welsh Government continues to work with the Betsi Cadwaladr university health board and other partners to deliver high quality health services that provide the best possible outcomes for the people of Arfon and throughout north Wales.

Minister

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amendment

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In the end only a handful of amendments will be incorporated into any bill.

The Speaker - or the chairman in the case of standing committees - has the power to select which amendments should be debated.