Written Assembly Questions tabled on 19 May 2016 for answer on 26 May 2016
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To ask the First Minister
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Will the First Minister's delivery unit continue to operate during the fifth Assembly? (WAQ70250)
Answer received on 27 May 2016
The First Minister (Carwyn Jones): The Delivery Unit undertook valuable work for me in the previous government. However, the needs of this government are different and there will not be a Delivery Unit.
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): If the First Minister's delivery unit does not operate during the fifth Assembly, to where will its staff and resources be allocated? (WAQ70251)
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): What was the total cost of the First Minister's delivery unit during the fourth Assembly, and what was the breakdown for each year of the Assembly term? (WAQ70252)
Answer received on 27 May 2016
Carwyn Jones: The cost of the Delivery Unit was primarily staffing costs. Staffing in the Welsh Government is a matter for the Permanent Secretary and I have asked him to write to you.
Andrew RT Davies (South Wales Central): Has the First Minister's delivery unit offered any assessment as to its own ability to deliver on its remit during the Fourth Assembly? (WAQ70253)
Answer received on 27 May 2016
Carwyn Jones: The performance and effectiveness of the Delivery Unit should be judged on the delivery of the Programme for Government.
Kirsty Williams (Brecon and Radnorshire): Will the First Minister provide an update on plans to improve safety on the A483 at Llanddewi? (WAQ70254) WITHDRAWN