2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:30 pm on 17 April 2018.

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Photo of Mike Hedges Mike Hedges Labour 2:30, 17 April 2018

As the Westminster Government rolls out universal credit, which will make many people in Wales poorer, the number of people getting a personal independence payment has decreased from the number who previously received disability benefits, and last year the Welsh Government ended the Communities First scheme. And whilst I welcome what the First Minister said today regarding the pupils clothing allowance, I was very concerned, as were many other people here, when we heard that it was being cut. Can I ask for the Minister to make an oral statement on action being taken to alleviate poverty in Wales by the Welsh Government?