Throughout the crisis, I have had regular discussions with the Chief Secretary about additional funding to help public services respond to the crisis, including support for local government.

I have regular discussions with the Minister for Housing & Local Government, other cabinet colleagues, and local government Leaders about funding for local government services

The purpose of land transaction tax is to raise revenue to fund Welsh public services. In line with our tax policy principles, the aim is to do this as fairly, clearly and simply as possible, to deliver Welsh Government policy objectives and to create a more equal Wales.

Throughout the crisis I have had regular discussions with the Minister for Health and Social Services about the fiscal challenges facing the NHS as a result of the pandemic. In total, we have provided additional funding amounting to more than £1.3bn to help the NHS respond to coronavirus.

The National Procurement Service is a vital component of Welsh public sector procurement. Its pipeline of 32 national agreements, co-designed with stakeholders, will continue to support delivery of our wellbeing goals and also feeds into a wider pipeline, developed by local government partners, that encompasses regional and local procurement plans.

No fines are recorded as being paid by the Welsh Government in the last 18 months.