Carwyn Jones, the First Minister of Wales, has said a new progress report by the Welsh Government outlining its progress so far shows action on promises made by Labour.
The Programme for Government annual report tracks progress on various aspects of the Government’s performance.
The opposition has labelled the document a “collection of rehashed chunks of text, graphs and figures”.
The Welsh Government argues that it delivers on a pledge made by the First Minister in September 2011 to be transparent and give access to statistics and analysis on the progress Wales is making as a country.
The First Minister said: “This report is the most comprehensive record of Welsh Government progress ever produced and sets out clearly what actions we are taking to deliver on our promises.
“My government is committed to being open and transparent. By publishing for the first time the progress we have made across all areas we can be judged by our record and our ability to deliver on our commitments. This report provides the hard evidence we need to help make a difference to the people of Wales.”
The report compares Wales with other regions and says performance “has been mixed” since devolution in 1999.
The First Minister added: “Make no mistake that at one year into a five-year Assembly term the economic and financial climate is extremely difficult. Against this backdrop we will continue to work tirelessly to boost jobs and our economy. To make further progress we need to be realistic about the challenges we face so we can prioritise the actions we need to take.”
Leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the Assembly, Andrew RT Davies AM, said: “This lengthy document amounts to nothing more than a collection of re-hashed chunks of text, graphs and figures.
“The devil is in the detail – and at a fitting 666 pages long – the detail on offer here is tiresome, repetitive and offers Wales nothing new.
“The first minister’s delivery unit appears extraordinarily adept at delivering a non-stop PR campaign.
“It’s a shame that the same sort of effort is not afforded to improving our economy, literacy standards, NHS waiting lists, and the creation of a cancer drugs fund.”
The full report can be read at www.wales.gov.uk/programmeforgovernment/