Answers to questions not reached in Plenary

12/07/2023

Answers are published in the language in which they are provided, with a translation into English of responses provided in Welsh.

Questions For - Minister for Finance and Local Government

Member
Hefin David Caerphilly
OQ59822 Tabled on 05/07/2023

What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language regarding additional financial support for local authorities to continue providing free school meals to those eligible during the school holidays?

We have invested over £120 million of support to provide free school meals over the holiday period, however this was a time-limited COVID response. I continue to engage closely with the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language on this and other issues as part of the budget-setting process.

Answered by Minister for Finance and Local Government | Answered on - 12/07/2023

Questions For - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd

Member
Andrew R.T. Davies South Wales Central
OQ59843 Tabled on 05/07/2023

What action is the Minister taking to support the rural economy?

I am supporting the rural economy through a range of interventions across my portfolio. These include the continuation of the basic payment scheme, the last year of the rural development programme and an investment of over £200 million through rural investment schemes.

Answered by Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd | Answered on - 12/07/2023