Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:04 pm on 30 November 2021.
Diolch yn fawr iawn, Prif Weinidog. Over the whole of this month, in the lead up to Small Business Saturday, I and my good colleague Chris Elmore MP have been showcasing dozens upon dozens upon dozens of incredible, diverse businesses in manufacturing, construction, professional services, high-street retailers and more right across the length and breadth of the Ogmore consistency. We've been urging people to use these local businesses in the run-up to Christmas, but also throughout the year, whether it's buying the annual festive lunch or preparing the annual tax return or building that new extension too. So, First Minister, if we're going to build this stronger, greener, fairer Wales, it's important that small businesses are playing their part too and supported to do so, so the funding announced last week by the economy Minister to our small businesses to help them develop, decarbonise and grow is really important. What assessment have you made of the impact that this £45 million fund will have on small businesses in Wales and in boosting our greener and fairer economic recovery?