Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:19 pm on 17 January 2017.
Thank you, First Minister. We know full well the problems that businesses in some areas of Wales are facing with the huge hikes in business rates this April. This is particularly difficult for newer businesses. While I welcome the commitment of extra support in the budget, there’s still a lack of clarity over how that money is going to be distributed, and some businesses have told me that they’re in limbo, particularly those that need to sign up to longer term leases. When will the Welsh Government be publishing full details of the new funding package available to businesses and how businesses will be able to apply for it?