Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:16 pm on 27 June 2017.
Well, we already have a rate relief system for non-domestic rates that is more generous than is the case, for example, in England. More businesses are covered by that relief scheme than is the case there. I can also say that WEFO has put out a call for organisations to submit proposals to benefit from £14 million of EU funds for small-scale renewable energy initiatives: £10 million is available to west Wales and the Valleys and £4 million to east Wales. Any organisation, whether they are public, private or third sector, can apply. I can say that the deadline for proposals is 30 June, so not a huge amount of time left, but nevertheless that offer has been on the table for some time.