8. Will the First Minister make a statement on early years support for disadvantaged children under the age of 5? OAQ(4)1822(FM)

Janet Finch-Saunders:-First Minister, according to the index of multiple deprivation, Tudno ward in Conwy has 20% of children living in the most depressed poverty levels—that is 233 children. While we commend the work of Home Start in Conwy, which is a fantastic support network, it is only able to support around 70 families per year. As the First Minister of Wales, what are you doing to support those families who are not able to access this much needed support?

Carwyn Jones:-If you look at the support that is available through Communities First and the support that is available through Flying Start, we have a good record, I believe, of giving assistance to those communities that need it most, with a view to ensuring that they grow and prosper in the future. That is why we have seen so many communities be able to provide opportunities for the people who live there that they otherwise would not have had.