Will the Minister confirm whether the Welsh budget that includes funding of £27.3 million for a Rural Economy and Sustainability Programme in 2022-23, will be spent in full during this financial year?
Answered by Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd | Answered on 31/10/2022
It is my objective to ensure the funding is fully spent. I have already announced £227m worth of rural investment schemes over 3 years to support farmers, foresters, land managers and food businesses and I am currently considering advice from officials regarding the further use of funding for rural investment during this financial year.