Motion NDM6692 as amended:

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes that many communities across Wales experience significant outward migration of young people to other parts of Wales, the UK and beyond.

2. Recognises the contribution of young people to the resilience and sustainability of Welsh communities.

3. Welcomes Plaid Cymru’s success in securing funding for a young farmers grant scheme to help retain and attract young people in rural areas.

4. Recognises the support the Welsh Government provides for young people, including through:

a) Jobs Growth Wales, which has supported more than 18,000 young people into good-quality employment;

b) high-quality apprenticeships and the commitment made by the Welsh Government to create a minimum of 100,000 all-age apprenticeships this Assembly term;

c) access to housing as 10,000 affordable homes were built in the fourth Assembly and the Welsh Government plans to deliver a further 20,000 this Assembly term;

d) supporting students’ living costs by ensuring they will receive the equivalent of the national living wage while they study;

e) maintaining the NHS Bursary to support young people to start a career in NHS Wales; and

f) investing £100m to raise school standards across Wales over the course of this Assembly term.