The Wales infrastructure investment plan sets out ambitious plans to continue to invest in public services and in boosting growth in Mid and West Wales. Examples include the Cardigan integrated care centre, Newtown bypass and A40 improvements.

We continue to explore a range of improvements to the non‑domestic rates system, ensuring it provides sustainable funding for vital local services and gives targeted and effective support where appropriate. Support is currently provided to businesses, including public houses, through relief schemes. In 2018-19, £210 million of assistance is available.

Amongst the strategic investments made in South Wales West, the Wales infrastructure investment plan sets out ambitious plans to invest in the economy and national health service capital schemes including the Swansea city deal and a new seven-bed transitional care unit and special care baby unit at Singleton Hospital.

I regularly meet the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services to discuss health matters including how funds are distributed to support investment in the Welsh NHS. 

Last September I announced work to refocus the National Procurement Service and Value Wales. This is taking the form of a stakeholder-driven review. The review will develop proposals to maximise the benefits for the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of future generations across Wales arising through procurement activity.

We support businesses, including those in the tourism sector, through our £100 million small business rates relief and £5 million high-street rates relief schemes.  We have also made £1.3 million available to local authorities to provide targeted relief. Overall, we are providing £210 million in relief, supporting over 70,000 Welsh ratepayers.

A £6 million investment in a legacy fund was made in the 2018-19 budget following the phasing out of Communities First. Local authorities, in partnership with their communities, public services boards and partners determine which projects and initiatives are to be funded.

All analysis shows a hard Brexit will damage the economy, reduce incomes and result in fewer resources to fund public services. 'Securing Wales’ Future' still provides the best basis for securing the right Brexit for Wales, including a clear position that Wales should not lose out financially as a result of Brexit.

In January I announced an additional £14.6 million capital over the next three years to support local authorities to make improvements to air quality, building on the extra £5.6 million revenue allocated in the final budget 2018-19.