Questions Without Notice from Party Spokespeople

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government – in the Senedd at 1:50 pm on 15 December 2021.

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Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru 1:50, 15 December 2021

(Translated)

Well, thank you for that reassurance. I think each and every one of us hopes that we can provide the necessary support as soon as possible.

But we all, of course, remember how the Westminster Government ignored Wales's request to extend furlough payments when we entered the firebreak last year, and it was only after England went into a firebreak that they actually provided that support to us here in Wales as a result of that. Now, we could, of course, be facing a similar situation over the next few months. So, can I ask you what discussions you as Minister have had with the UK Government in order to ensure that the residents of Wales aren't punished and don't miss out on support from the Treasury in London if we were to take steps here that are different to those that the Conservative Government in England may take?