Questions to the Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government

QNR – in the Senedd on 4 March 2020.

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Photo of Mark Isherwood Mark Isherwood Conservative

(Translated) How is the Welsh Government ensuring financial inclusion in Wales?

Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour

Our commitment to promoting financial inclusion is reflected through the £19 million funding in place this financial year. This provides access to appropriate and affordable financial services and quality-assured information and advice, enabling people to make more informed financial decisions and better manage their finances.

Photo of David Lloyd David Lloyd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is working with local authorities in tackling empty properties in South Wales West?

Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour

Welsh Government has provided a firm commitment to support all local authorities in managing their empty properties through the transforming towns announcement. We are providing a comprehensive upskilling and support programme across Wales, which includes those authorities within south-west Wales.

Photo of Jayne Bryant Jayne Bryant Labour

(Translated) What steps is the Welsh Government taking to further increase recycling rates in Wales?

Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour

As set out in our current consultation towards a circular economy, 'Beyond Recycling', our aim is to be the world leader in recycling. To achieve this, our actions include investing in new infrastructure, bringing forward new regulations to improve business recycling and later this monthm, I will launch a new recycling campaign to encourage greater take-up.