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Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Finance and Trefnydd – in the Senedd at 1:34 pm on 20 November 2019.

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Photo of Rebecca Evans Rebecca Evans Labour 1:34, 20 November 2019

Mike Hedges is right that we have to invest in a range of solutions and preventative measures. So, an example—I think a very good example—is the RainScape initiative in Llanelli, which I know the Minister with responsibility for environment and rural affairs is particularly enthusiastic about. I know that she's considering the future sustainable drainage systems legislation and what that might mean in terms of the introduction of that piece of work. And again, if we're looking at building new housing estates, for example, we need to be looking at ways to manage the water on those estates. So, I know that this is an issue that the Minister's very alive to, and it's not just about building those high walls, as Mike Hedges suggested, but actually finding other ways in which to ensure that water drains off safely.