5. Debate on a Statement: Draft Budget 2021-2022

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:48 pm on 12 January 2021.

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Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour 4:48, 12 January 2021

Let me simply conclude then with saying I really welcome the additional investment that we're seeing within mental health and well-being this year. It is critical, not simply because of the juncture that we're at with COVID and the impacts that is having on our communities, but because of the legacy issues with mental health and well-being as well, and also the additional spend on COVID-19. Mike said, quite rightly, 'This is about as good as we're going to get with the money we've got', but we can't lose sight of the longer term hope for all of our communities and for our young people that there will be a better future.