Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru

I am delighted to confirm that expressions of interest for the Welsh building safety fund passport scheme opened last Thursday.

Llwybr Newydd: the Wales Transport Strategy 2021 reiterates our determination and sets out how we will reduce carbon emissions by encouraging more active travel, greater use of public transport and by supporting the uptake of low-emission vehicles.

Our upcoming net zero Wales plan will set out our policies for reducing and managing demand, increasing energy efficiency and generating clean energy. Meeting demand resulting from increased electrification will mean building a more localised, flexible and smart system using a range of renewable sources of energy.

This financial year the Welsh Government is investing £2.25 million in flood alleviation projects in South Wales East. This includes projects at various stages, from business case development through to construction. An interactive map showing the Welsh Government’s investment this year through the flood programme is published on our website.

The Welsh Government provided significant suport in the financial year 2020-21 to support the education system’s response to COVID-19, which included £26.491 million to support learners to complete vocational qualifications as well as £5 million on supporting vocational learners returning to college to complete licence to practice qualifications.

Mae’n rhy gynnar i ddweud beth fydd effaith tymor hir COVID-19 ar ddysgwyr, ond rŷn ni’n gweld arwyddion cadarnhaol bod dysgwyr yn adfer eu sgiliau iaith Cymraeg wedi dychwelyd i’r ysgol. Dwi am ddiolch i’n addysgwyr ar draws Cymru am eu gofal a’u hymroddiad i’w dysgwyr ar ôl cyfnod anodd iawn.

As stated in the new programme for government, we are committed to eliminate inequality at every level of society, which includes implementing policies in education that will give everyone the best life chances. We recognise that this will require radical action, innovative thinking and strong coordination and collaboration.