Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government

QNR – in the Senedd on 21 September 2016.

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Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister address reform of local government funding alongside any re-organisation plans?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Yes. The finance system for local government will need to change to support the wider reforms I am considering and to make councils more sustainable and self-sufficient.

Photo of Julie Morgan Julie Morgan Labour

(Translated) What discussions has the Minister had about reviewing the Barnett formula?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

My vision is a strong Wales within a reformed United Kingdom. The governance of the union must reflect the reality that it is a voluntary union of four parts working together for mutual benefit. It must be a union of equals underpinned by fair funding.

Photo of Steffan Lewis Steffan Lewis Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on his assessment of the future of EU structural funds?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We continue to make the case to the UK Government to guarantee all EU Structural Funds for the 2014-2020 programmes.

Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour

(Translated) What discussions has the Minister had about budget allocations to the Communities and Children portfolio?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I have regular discussions with a variety of stakeholders and colleagues on financial issues, including priorities within the Communities and Children portfolio.

Photo of Neil McEvoy Neil McEvoy Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on the local government funding settlement?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

I will announce the provisional local government settlement for 2017-18 on 19 October, the day after the draft budget.