Questions to the Economy Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 3 November 2021.

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Photo of Delyth Jewell Delyth Jewell Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact the recent UK Government budget will have on the Welsh economy?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

Welsh Government will work with UK Government officials over the coming days to understand in more detail what this means for Wales. However, it is evident that this budget fails to meet the challenges we face as a Government, as we continue our recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Photo of Jayne Bryant Jayne Bryant Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the Minister made of the impact of the UK Government's budget on Wales's economy?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

The budget announcement by the UK Government falls woefully short of what is required. It cannot be ignored that it fails to meet the scale of the challenges that families, public services and the wider economy are still facing as a result of the pandemic.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) What steps is the Welsh Government taking to improve employment levels?

Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour

The unemployment rate in Wales remains below that of the UK and our employment rate continues to increase. Our further plans include action focused on our commitments in the programme for government such as the young person's guarantee and we will build on our proven record on apprenticeships, delivering a further 125,000 places in this Senedd.