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    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>0</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Gweinidog  Cabinet dros Gyllid</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>QNR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>Pa gamau y mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet yn eu cymryd i ail-alinio cyllideb Llywodraeth Cymru i fynd i'r afael â phwysau costau byw i aelwydydd?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>What action is the Cabinet Minister taking to realign the Welsh Government’s budget to address cost-of-living pressures for households?</contribution_translated>
    <Member_Id>171</Member_Id>
    <Member_name_English>Darren Millar</Member_name_English>
    <Member_sortcode>Millar, Darren</Member_sortcode>
    <Member_biog_English>https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=171</Member_biog_English>
    <Member_biog_Welsh>https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=171</Member_biog_Welsh>
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  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>1</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Gweinidog  Cabinet dros Gyllid</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>ANR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;As cost-of-living pressures continue to impact across Wales, we remain focused on our key priority to support those households affected, where it is within our powers to do so. Yesterday’s budget set the foundations for aligning spending with our priorities, and I will set out longer term plans at our first full budget in the autumn.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;As cost-of-living pressures continue to impact across Wales, we remain focused on our key priority to support those households affected, where it is within our powers to do so. Yesterday’s budget set the foundations for aligning spending with our priorities, and I will set out longer term plans at our first full budget in the autumn.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_translated>
    <Member_job_title_Welsh>Gweinidog  Cabinet dros Gyllid</Member_job_title_Welsh>
    <Member_job_title_English>Cabinet Minister for Finance</Member_job_title_English>
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  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>1</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Gweinidog  Cabinet dros Gyllid</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>QNR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>Pa gynlluniau sydd gan Lywodraeth Cymru i ddiwygio ardrethi busnes i gefnogi canol trefi?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>What plans does the Welsh Government have to reform business rates to support town centres?</contribution_translated>
    <Member_Id>12168</Member_Id>
    <Member_name_English>Donna Cushing</Member_name_English>
    <Member_sortcode>Cushing, Donna</Member_sortcode>
    <Member_biog_English>https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12168</Member_biog_English>
    <Member_biog_Welsh>https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12168</Member_biog_Welsh>
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  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>2</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Gweinidog  Cabinet dros Gyllid</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>ANR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Our manifesto included a range of specific commitments related to the reform of the non-domestic rates system. We will explore how to improve support for high-street and town-centre businesses, building on the new arrangements for retailers that we supported during the previous Senedd.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Our manifesto included a range of specific commitments related to the reform of the non-domestic rates system. We will explore how to improve support for high-street and town-centre businesses, building on the new arrangements for retailers that we supported during the previous Senedd.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_translated>
    <Member_job_title_Welsh>Gweinidog  Cabinet dros Gyllid</Member_job_title_Welsh>
    <Member_job_title_English>Cabinet Minister for Finance</Member_job_title_English>
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  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>2</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Gweinidog  Cabinet dros Gyllid</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>QNR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>Pa drafodaethau y mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet wedi'u cael gyda'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg ynglŷn â chyllid ar gyfer anghenion dysgu ychwanegol?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>What discussions has the Cabinet Minister had with the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language about funding for additional learning needs?</contribution_translated>
    <Member_Id>174</Member_Id>
    <Member_name_English>Lynne Neagle</Member_name_English>
    <Member_sortcode>Neagle, Lynne</Member_sortcode>
    <Member_biog_English>https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=174</Member_biog_English>
    <Member_biog_Welsh>https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=174</Member_biog_Welsh>
  </XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>3</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Gweinidog  Cabinet dros Gyllid</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>ANR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;I have regular discussions with my ministerial colleagues on a range of funding issues. Work is currently under way between the Welsh Treasury and education officials to develop a plan to make the additional learning needs system more inclusive and sustainable so that it meets the needs of learners.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;I have regular discussions with my ministerial colleagues on a range of funding issues. Work is currently under way between the Welsh Treasury and education officials to develop a plan to make the additional learning needs system more inclusive and sustainable so that it meets the needs of learners.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_translated>
    <Member_job_title_Welsh>Gweinidog  Cabinet dros Gyllid</Member_job_title_Welsh>
    <Member_job_title_English>Cabinet Minister for Finance</Member_job_title_English>
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  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>3</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Trefnydd, Prif Chwip a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>QNR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>Pa gefnogaeth y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei rhoi ar gyfer cais Wrecsam i fod yn Ddinas Diwylliant?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>What support is the Welsh Government providing for Wrexham’s bid for City of Culture?</contribution_translated>
    <Member_Id>278</Member_Id>
    <Member_name_English>Carrie Harper</Member_name_English>
    <Member_sortcode>Harper, Carrie</Member_sortcode>
    <Member_biog_English>https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=278</Member_biog_English>
    <Member_biog_Welsh>https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=278</Member_biog_Welsh>
  </XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>4</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Trefnydd, Prif Chwip a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>ANR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;As a Welsh Government, we are working closely with the bid team and the council to support Wrecsam’s bid for city of culture. Evidence shows that becoming a city of culture is a considerable driver for economic growth and can create a long-lasting legacy for the host city and surrounding area. We are taking a cross-Government approach before Wrecsam submits its full application by 10 August.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;As a Welsh Government, we are working closely with the bid team and the council to support Wrecsam’s bid for city of culture. Evidence shows that becoming a city of culture is a considerable driver for economic growth and can create a long-lasting legacy for the host city and surrounding area. We are taking a cross-Government approach before Wrecsam submits its full application by 10 August.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_translated>
    <Member_job_title_Welsh>Trefnydd, Prif Chwip a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon</Member_job_title_Welsh>
    <Member_job_title_English>Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport</Member_job_title_English>
  </XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>4</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Trefnydd, Prif Chwip a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>QNR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>Sut mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn cefnogi cyfleusterau chwaraeon ar lawr gwlad yn Afan Ogwr Rhondda?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>How is the Welsh Government supporting grassroots sport facilities in Afan Ogwr Rhondda?</contribution_translated>
    <Member_Id>8696</Member_Id>
    <Member_name_English>Steve Bayliss</Member_name_English>
    <Member_sortcode>Bayliss, Steve</Member_sortcode>
    <Member_biog_English>https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8696</Member_biog_English>
    <Member_biog_Welsh>https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8696</Member_biog_Welsh>
  </XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>5</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Trefnydd, Prif Chwip a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>ANR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Welsh Government is supporting grass-roots sport facilities in Afan Ogwr Rhondda through our £11 million capital funding to Sport Wales. This funding supports initiatives such as A Place for Sport and the energy saving grant. &amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Welsh Government is supporting grass-roots sport facilities in Afan Ogwr Rhondda through our £11 million capital funding to Sport Wales. This funding supports initiatives such as A Place for Sport and the energy saving grant.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_translated>
    <Member_job_title_Welsh>Trefnydd, Prif Chwip a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon</Member_job_title_Welsh>
    <Member_job_title_English>Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport</Member_job_title_English>
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  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>5</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Trefnydd, Prif Chwip a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>QNR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>Beth mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei wneud i gefnogi cais Dinas Diwylliant Wrecsam?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>What is the Welsh Government doing to support Wrexham's City of Culture bid?</contribution_translated>
    <Member_Id>8734</Member_Id>
    <Member_name_English>Sam Rowlands</Member_name_English>
    <Member_sortcode>Rowlands, Sam</Member_sortcode>
    <Member_biog_English>https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8734</Member_biog_English>
    <Member_biog_Welsh>https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8734</Member_biog_Welsh>
  </XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>6</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Trefnydd, Prif Chwip a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>ANR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We are working closely with the bid team and the council to support Wrexham’s bid for city of culture. Evidence shows that becoming a city of culture is a considerable driver for economic growth and can create a long-lasting legacy for the host city and surrounding area. We are taking a cross-Government approach before Wrexham submits the full application by 10 August.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We are working closely with the bid team and the council to support Wrexham’s bid for city of culture. Evidence shows that becoming a city of culture is a considerable driver for economic growth and can create a long-lasting legacy for the host city and surrounding area. We are taking a cross-Government approach before Wrexham submits the full application by 10 August.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_translated>
    <Member_job_title_Welsh>Trefnydd, Prif Chwip a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon</Member_job_title_Welsh>
    <Member_job_title_English>Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport</Member_job_title_English>
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  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>6</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Trefnydd, Prif Chwip a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>QNR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>Beth yw blaenoriaethau Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer cefnogi'r sector diwylliannol ym Mhontypridd Cynon Merthyr?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>What are the Welsh Government’s priorities for supporting the cultural sector in Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr?</contribution_translated>
    <Member_Id>5107</Member_Id>
    <Member_name_English>Vikki Howells</Member_name_English>
    <Member_sortcode>Howells, Vikki</Member_sortcode>
    <Member_biog_English>https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5107</Member_biog_English>
    <Member_biog_Welsh>https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5107</Member_biog_Welsh>
  </XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16077</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-06-24T13:30:03</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>7</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>260624-QNR</Agenda_Item_ID>
    <Agenda_item_welsh>Cwestiynau i Trefnydd, Prif Chwip a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon</Agenda_item_welsh>
    <Agenda_item_english>Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport</Agenda_item_english>
    <contribution_type>ANR</contribution_type>
    <contribution_verbatim>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Our renewed focus on culture will benefit the sector in every corner of Wales, including Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr. I am committed to making Wales a cultural and sporting powerhouse, by supporting both venues and the workforce to thrive. This will be part of our work to develop a new culture strategy, with a consultation due to be launched within our first 100 days in Government.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Our renewed focus on culture will benefit the sector in every corner of Wales, including Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr. I am committed to making Wales a cultural and sporting powerhouse, by supporting both venues and the workforce to thrive. This will be part of our work to develop a new culture strategy, with a consultation due to be launched within our first 100 days in Government.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_translated>
    <Member_job_title_Welsh>Trefnydd, Prif Chwip a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon</Member_job_title_Welsh>
    <Member_job_title_English>Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport</Member_job_title_English>
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