The Funding of Local Government

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:09 pm on 5 June 2018.

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Photo of Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones Labour 2:09, 5 June 2018

Well, the Member makes a fair point. We look, of course, to give as much flexibility as possible to local authorities and they are answerable to their electorates for the decisions that they take. I would've hoped that any local authority would see education as a very strong priority. I'm surprised to hear what the Member has said about her own local authority, and it is the case that local authorities need to demonstrate that, as they're given greater flexibility, they continue to prioritise spending in those areas where money is needed most. And education is one of those areas.