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Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd at on 23 May 2017.

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Photo of Nick Ramsay Nick Ramsay Conservative

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on his economic priorities for south-east Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

To invest in skills, infrastructure and supporting business growth.

Photo of Mr Simon Thomas Mr Simon Thomas Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What income tax rate does the First Minister expect people in Wales who earn over £80,000 a year to pay from April 2019 onwards?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

I have made clear there will be no rise in the Welsh rates of income tax during the lifetime of this Assembly. Any change to the reserved part of income tax would be a matter for the next UK Government.

Photo of Mr Neil Hamilton Mr Neil Hamilton UKIP

(Translated) Will the First Minister make a statement on the process for assessing proposals for new railway stations in Wales?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Despite our calls for the devolution of funding for rail infrastructure, responsibility remains with the UK Government. We have however developed a methodology to accelerate development work of Welsh projects so when funding opportunities occur projects are at a more advanced stage to be submitted for consideration.

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