Housing Support Grant

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Finance and Trefnydd – in the Senedd at 2:03 pm on 5 February 2020.

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Photo of Rebecca Evans Rebecca Evans Labour 2:03, 5 February 2020

Well, I'm obviously very sorry to hear about your constituent, Paul. You're absolutely right that Paul's situation and those of many people like Paul is very much a result of the situation we find ourselves in, the difficulty in getting employment. Actually, bereavement is one of the most prevalent reasons that I've heard from people who I've spoken to who have been street homeless, and that's been—. That was quite an eye-opener, because it's not one of those things that people often recognise, and I think that there's some more work for us to be doing there in terms of bereavement support.

Listen, as I said to Jack Sargeant, I've heard clearly the messages from colleagues and from committee and from others and we had the opportunity to discuss this exact issue with local government this morning, and, as I say, if there is additional funding coming forth, and if there is an opportunity at the final budget, I will indicate where those priority areas will be.