Community Cohesion in South-east Wales

Part of Questions to the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip – in the Senedd at 2:44 pm on 3 March 2020.

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Photo of Jane Hutt Jane Hutt Labour 2:44, 3 March 2020

Community relations are crucially important and, of course, I'm aware of the Tros Gynnal partnership engagement in these issues in the community. I am very aware that they are advocating on behalf of Travellers and Gypsies, and recognising their needs in relation to their travelling circumstances, and certainly this is a point where I would say to the Member that we need to recognise our responsibilities. Indeed, I'm responding to consultation on this—the responsibilities, needs and rights of Travellers, Gypsies and Roma people in Wales. And I would say also that we still have a long way to go with some of our local authorities to ensure that we get sites. That's the crucial point—that we get sites for Gypsies, Travellers and the Roma community. And I'm looking forward to meeting the cross-party group in the next couple of weeks to discuss this.