2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:05 pm on 15 June 2021.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 3:05, 15 June 2021

Thank you. Obviously, the First Minister, straight after this item, will be leading a statement on our programme for government, and it does reflect our manifesto promise to ensure that estate charges for public open spaces and facilities are paid for in a way that is fair. You, I think, point out quite rightly there's a great deal of information out there now, and I know the UK Government announced a package of reforms, and the Welsh Government have worked closely with the UK Government in relation to this. We held a call for evidence on estate charges, as you referred to, and the Minister for Climate Change is considering all options available before coming to any further decisions.