The United Kingdom Internal Market Bill

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:12 pm on 20 October 2020.

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Photo of Delyth Jewell Delyth Jewell Plaid Cymru 2:12, 20 October 2020

The Welsh Government has recently said it will be joining the Wellbeing Economy Alliance—a move that we've welcomed—and this is meant to place well-being at the centre of economic decisions. With this in mind, what can the Welsh Government do if spending decisions taken by the UK Government as a result of this Bill have an adverse impact on well-being indicators in Wales, such as health, the environment and sustainability? Does being part of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance take a backwards step if the UK Government determines that they don't like what we're doing? And if that's the case, First Minister, what discussions will the Welsh Government be having with other partners in the alliance to explain that Westminster can trample over our good intentions?