8. Plaid Cymru Debate: Low-income Families

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:29 pm on 8 January 2020.

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Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour 6:29, 8 January 2020

Well, I thank my colleague Huw for that intervention. We do look at that in the report, as you know, Huw, and I know you were very keen on exploring that approach during the work of the committee. So, we do recognise the need to look at a stronger Welsh voice. I'm sure, when we come to debate the report, that you will take part and we'll hear perhaps various views on that. But, you know, along with a stronger Welsh voice in the system as it currently exists, we do need to look at devolution, as I've described—and, indeed, beyond. And as I say, all of that is set out in the report. We'll have the Welsh Government response and a debate in due course, but I do believe that these are matters that need to be very carefully considered and explored, given the importance of welfare benefit payments to some of the very poorest people and poorest families in our communities. If we didn't take a serious look at these matters, I don't believe we would be best serving those communities.