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    <Meeting_ID>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
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    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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>Sut mae'r Llywodraeth yn sicrhau dosbarthiad teg o gyllid ar gyfer llywodraeth leol ym mhob ardal o’r wlad?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>How is the Government ensuring a fair distribution of funding for local government in every area of the country?</contribution_translated>
    <Member_Id>12186</Member_Id>
    <Member_name_English>Beca Brown</Member_name_English>
    <Member_sortcode>Brown, Beca</Member_sortcode>
    <Member_biog_English>https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12186</Member_biog_English>
    <Member_biog_Welsh>https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12186</Member_biog_Welsh>
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  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>1</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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;Rydyn ni&amp;apos;n parhau i sicrhau dosbarthiad teg o gyllid ar gyfer llywodraeth leol drwy ddefnyddio fformiwla sy&amp;apos;n seiliedig ar anghenion, ochr yn ochr â gwaith parhaus gyda llywodraeth leol i adolygu a diweddaru&amp;apos;r fformiwla. Gellir defnyddio cyllid gwaelodol hefyd i gefnogi sefydlogrwydd ac mae hynny&amp;apos;n parhau i fod yn ystyriaeth bwysig ar gyfer setliadau yn y dyfodol.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We continue to ensure a fair distribution of funding for local government through the application of a needs-based formula, alongside ongoing work with local government to review and update the formula. Funding floors can also be used to support stability and remain an important consideration for future settlements.&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>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>1</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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 asesiad y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'i wneud o effaith cynnydd yn y dreth gyngor ar gyllidebau aelwydydd?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of council tax increases on household budgets?</contribution_translated>
    <Member_Id>4787</Member_Id>
    <Member_name_English>Peter Fox</Member_name_English>
    <Member_sortcode>Fox, Peter</Member_sortcode>
    <Member_biog_English>https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4787</Member_biog_English>
    <Member_biog_Welsh>https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4787</Member_biog_Welsh>
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  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>2</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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;The setting of local budgets and council tax levels is a matter for local councils and their elected members.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The setting of local budgets and council tax levels is a matter for local councils and their elected members.&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>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>2</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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 mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet yn eu cymryd i sicrhau bod gwariant y Llywodraeth yn cyflawni blaenoriaethau pobl Cymru?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>What action is the Cabinet Minister taking to ensure Government spending delivers on the priorities of the people of Wales?</contribution_translated>
    <Member_Id>12161</Member_Id>
    <Member_name_English>Sarah Edwards</Member_name_English>
    <Member_sortcode>Edwards, Sarah</Member_sortcode>
    <Member_biog_English>https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12161</Member_biog_English>
    <Member_biog_Welsh>https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12161</Member_biog_Welsh>
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  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>3</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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;The Draft Budget in November will be our first opportunity to fully turn the Government’s mandate into spending decisions. These will be guided by the Programme for Government and driven by the First Minister’s aspirations to focus on effectiveness and outcomes, ensuring spending reflects the priorities that matter to people.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Draft Budget in November will be our first opportunity to fully turn the Government’s mandate into spending decisions. These will be guided by the Programme for Government and driven by the First Minister’s aspirations to focus on effectiveness and outcomes, ensuring spending reflects the priorities that matter to people.&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>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>3</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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 asesiad mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet wedi'i wneud o ddigonolrwydd y fframwaith cyllidol i gefnogi'r hyn mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei wneud?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>What assessment has the Cabinet Minister made of the adequacy of the fiscal framework to support what the Welsh Government does?</contribution_translated>
    <Member_Id>12167</Member_Id>
    <Member_name_English>Sarah Cooper-Lesadd</Member_name_English>
    <Member_sortcode>Cooper-Lesadd, Sarah</Member_sortcode>
    <Member_biog_English>https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12167</Member_biog_English>
    <Member_biog_Welsh>https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12167</Member_biog_Welsh>
  </XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>4</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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;The fiscal framework places unnecessary constraints on the Welsh Government and fails to provide the budgetary tools to deal with emerging challenges and invest in priorities. A decade on since it was agreed, it should be reviewed to ensure it is fit for purpose reflecting the changed economic and constitutional landscape.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The fiscal framework places unnecessary constraints on the Welsh Government and fails to provide the budgetary tools to deal with emerging challenges and invest in priorities. A decade on since it was agreed, it should be reviewed to ensure it is fit for purpose reflecting the changed economic and constitutional landscape.&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>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>4</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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 gamau mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet yn eu cymryd i hyrwyddo Dydd Gŵyl Dewi?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>What steps is the Cabinet Minister taking to promote St David's Day?</contribution_translated>
    <Member_Id>4650</Member_Id>
    <Member_name_English>John Davies</Member_name_English>
    <Member_sortcode>Davies, John</Member_sortcode>
    <Member_biog_English>https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4650</Member_biog_English>
    <Member_biog_Welsh>https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4650</Member_biog_Welsh>
  </XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>5</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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;St David’s Day is an important celebration of Wales’s rich culture, language and heritage. The Welsh Government will support activity that showcases traditional and contemporary Welsh culture, encourage participation, and raise Wales’s profile at home and abroad.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;St David’s Day is an important celebration of Wales’s rich culture, language and heritage. The Welsh Government will support activity that showcases traditional and contemporary Welsh culture, encourage participation, and raise Wales’s profile at home and abroad.&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>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>5</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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 gamau mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i sicrhau bod gan bobl anabl fynediad cyfartal at gyfleoedd chwaraeon ledled Ceredigion Penfro?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure disabled people have equal access to sporting opportunities across Ceredigion Penfro?</contribution_translated>
    <Member_Id>12180</Member_Id>
    <Member_name_English>Paul Marr</Member_name_English>
    <Member_sortcode>Marr, Paul</Member_sortcode>
    <Member_biog_English>https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12180</Member_biog_English>
    <Member_biog_Welsh>https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12180</Member_biog_Welsh>
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  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>6</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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 committed to ensuring disabled people have equal access to sport and physical activity. Our investment through Sport Wales supports Disability Sport Wales to work with clubs, governing bodies and communities across Wales to remove barriers, build inclusive provision and create clear pathways for disabled people to participate and compete.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;We are committed to ensuring disabled people have equal access to sport and physical activity. Our investment through Sport Wales supports Disability Sport Wales to work with clubs, governing bodies and communities across Wales to remove barriers, build inclusive provision and create clear pathways for disabled people to participate and compete.&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>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>6</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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 gamau mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i helpu clybiau chwaraeon ar lawr gwlad yng Nghlwyd i reoli costau rhedeg cynyddol?</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>What action is the Welsh Government taking to help grassroots sports clubs in Clwyd manage rising running costs?</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>
  </XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
  <XML_Plenary_QNR_Bilingual>
    <Meeting_ID>16316</Meeting_ID>
    <Assembly>7</Assembly>
    <MeetingDate>2026-10-14T13:30:00</MeetingDate>
    <Contribution_Order_ID>7</Contribution_Order_ID>
    <Agenda_Item_ID>261014-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;Through Sport Wales, we are helping grassroots clubs in Clwyd and across Wales reduce running costs through the Energy Saving Grant. The scheme provides up to £25,000 for energy-efficiency improvements, cutting bills, strengthening clubs’ long-term financial resilience and helping them continue to provide valued opportunities for their communities.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;</contribution_verbatim>
    <contribution_translated>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Through Sport Wales, we are helping grassroots clubs in Clwyd and across Wales reduce running costs through the Energy Saving Grant. The scheme provides up to £25,000 for energy-efficiency improvements, cutting bills, strengthening clubs’ long-term financial resilience and helping them continue to provide valued opportunities for their communities.&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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