Public Services Government Support 2023-03-01
2023-03-01
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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Context
The MP seeks details on recent discussions about the adequacy of Government support for Welsh public services, specifically mentioning areas like policing and devolved services such as health and education.
What recent discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of Government support for public services in Wales?
This Government are committed to delivering high-quality public services. By next month, there will be a record number of police officers serving communities across Wales, and we have seen crime decrease by 10% across England and Wales between 2021 and 2022.
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Assessment & feedback
The questioner asked about the adequacy of Government support for public services in Wales, but the answer focused on policing statistics without addressing other areas such as health or education.
Response accuracy
Q2
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Context
The MP references the Welsh Affairs Committee's recommendation to reclassify HS2 as an England-only project, suggesting that this would allow Wales to receive Barnett consequentials estimated at £5 billion, supporting public transport expansion.
Will he urge his colleagues to accept the Welsh Affairs Committee's recommendation that HS2 be reclassified as an England-only project? This would enable Wales to receive Barnett consequentials estimated at £5 billion for expanding public transport services.
HS2 is an England and Wales project, vital to Britain's rail infrastructure. Investment in road infrastructure and scrapping the roads review by the Welsh Government are also necessary.
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Assessment & feedback
The question was about HS2 reclassification and financial implications for public transport in Wales but the answer discussed HS2's status as an England and Wales project and redirected to road infrastructure investment, without addressing the specific financial impact or action on reclassification.
Response accuracy