The Discretionary Assistance Fund

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Social Justice – in the Senedd at 2:08 pm on 20 October 2021.

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Photo of Jane Hutt Jane Hutt Labour 2:08, 20 October 2021

The discretionary assistance fund continues to provide vital support to the most financially vulnerable people in Wales. Since March 2020, over 300,000 emergency payments have been made, totalling more than £20 million. I recently announced that the additional flexibilities provided throughout the pandemic will be extended until March 2022.