Support for Care Leavers

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:02 pm on 8 May 2018.

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Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative 2:02, 8 May 2018

It's a really good question that's been asked here today. Because of the seven local authorities that have already introduced this—the actual cost across Wales would be £2 million. Sixty local authorities in England have implemented this, and in October it was announced for all care leavers in Scotland. So, First Minister, what commitment will you make to provide funding to local authorities here in Wales to provide a 100 per cent council tax exemption for young care leavers?