Questions to the Minister for Finance and Trefnydd

QNR – in the Senedd on 26 June 2019.

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Photo of Darren Millar Darren Millar Conservative

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government's budget supports businesses in Wales?

Photo of Rebecca Evans Rebecca Evans Labour

We continue to provide financial support, where needed, to help businesses invest, grow and remain competitive. As part of a capital stimulus package, I recently announced an additional £10 million for the economy futures fund.

Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister provide an update on the development of the Welsh Government's financial investment policy?

Photo of Rebecca Evans Rebecca Evans Labour

We are committed to effectively investing every pound available to us to boost economic growth and support public services in Wales. This includes creating new innovative schemes to utilise our financial transitions capital, investing in the economy across Wales.

Photo of Andrew RT Davies Andrew RT Davies Conservative

(Translated) What economic modelling has been undertaken to assess the impact that the declaration of a climate emergency will have on the Welsh Government's annual budget?

Photo of Rebecca Evans Rebecca Evans Labour

The Welsh Government’s decision to declare a climate emergency was informed by detailed analysis of the Committee on Climate Change. Specific budgetary implications will form part of the usual budget-making process.

Photo of Jayne Bryant Jayne Bryant Labour

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on preparation for the 2021 census?

Photo of Rebecca Evans Rebecca Evans Labour

The 2021 census White Paper was laid before the National Assembly for Wales in December 2018. There will be a census rehearsal in October this year, including in Ceredigion. Welsh Government officials continue to work with the Office for National Statistics on preparations for the census.