James Evans says the Welsh Government is guilty of too many delays in getting things done.

The Brecon and Radnorshire MS asked Counsel General, Julie James, at the Senedd to set out examples of how her role as Minister for Delivery has led to measurable outcomes in terms of the delivery of the Government’s priorities.

He told her: “Your job title is Minister for Delivery, yet it often feels to many of us in this Chamber more like the Minister of Delays - whether that's in housing delivery, delivery in education or delivery in our NHS.

“You're meant to unblock legal and legislative knots, oversee the delivery of the Government's programme, which we've heard from others is failing, and ensure access to justice and the timetable for legislation.

“But time and time again, we've seen Bills coming forward riddled with legal and grammatical errors.

“We’ve also had calls from scrutiny committees for greater transparency, which often go unheeded by the Government.

“Can you talk us through some real-world examples of where your unblocking role has delivered measurable outcomes, where you've unjammed legal blockages, accelerated legislation, improved court access or tightened up delivery of the Government's programme?

“Or should we start calling you the Minister for Apologies - not Delivery?”

Ms James rejected Mr Evans’s suggestions of delays, and spoke of the Government’s “impressive record on delivery”.

She said: “I work with my colleagues across the Cabinet. My successes are their successes, and together this Cabinet is delivering the things that matter most for the people of Wales.”

Ms James said waiting lists are down 86 per cent from the pandemic peak, affordable housing is at record levels, and 40,000 jobs are supported.

She said it's also on track to fix or prevent 200,000 potholes and provide more new trains than ever before.