F (fail)
Welsh Conservatives have compiled a half-term report on the First Minister.
Days before the National Assembly breaks for recess, the group’s Leader in the Assembly – Andrew RT Davies – has marked Carwyn Jones on his achievements over the last five weeks:
HALF TERM REPORT CARD
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Name: Carwyn Jones |
Position: First Minister
Headteacher: Peter Hain
Marker: Andrew RT Davies
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Subject |
Grade |
Notes |
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Economy |
F |
Flawed |
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Education |
F |
Fumbling |
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Health |
F |
Flummoxed |
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Potential:
Possible – if he listens to others |
Overall: F |
Fading Fast |
Mr Davies said:
“The last five weeks have been exceptionally inadequate – even by Labour’s standards.
“On close reflection, I have decided to award the First Minister Fs in what are widely regarded as the three main policy areas. Although he is clearly flawed, flummoxed and fumbling, I do believe there is potential, if he listens to us.
“Take council tax. It could have been frozen for everyone next year – as in England – but the First Minister immediately refused. Leaders will now discuss how else to use the money available – but I remain convinced the wrong decision was made far too quickly.
“Enterprise Zones may finally be on their way – but they haven’t been introduced and we are yet to see any of the finer detail. This, despite their announcement for England in the Spring.
“There remain 24 life-prolonging cancer drugs available to patients in England – but not in Wales. Yet still the First Minister dismisses the obvious need for a Cancer Drugs Fund.
“Hospital waiting lists continue to rise and rise month after month. 13 per cent of the Welsh population is now on one.
“And clarity is still urgently needed over an EU funding loophole that could see thousands of EU students having their fees at English Universities paid by the Welsh Government.”
Mr Davies went on to say that credit must be given where it is due:
“There is one area that I feel the First Minister has mastered – and for this I am delighted to award him the coveted A* grade.
“His exemplary skill in dodging every single question about the Welsh health service and talking solely about England instead has not gone unnoticed.
“There is however – no room for improvement – and he can now stop.”
