<p>The UK Government's Autumn Statement</p>

Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:16 pm on 6 December 2016.

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Photo of Lynne Neagle Lynne Neagle Labour 2:16, 6 December 2016

The Welsh Government has done its utmost to protect public services in the face of Tory cuts from Westminster, but continued austerity has inevitably meant that difficult choices have had to be made, and there has been a significant reduction in the budget for the community facilities and activities programme. I know that many community groups in Wales find this an invaluable source of funding and Cwmbran Centre for Young People in my constituency, which does a sterling job, has recently submitted a bid only to find that the future of the programme is in doubt. In the light of the additional capital moneys, will you discuss this with Cabinet colleagues with a view to ensuring that we can try and continue this invaluable lifeline for community groups in Wales?