Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:24 pm on 11 January 2022.
First Minister, thank you for that answer. You will know that this was one of the headline pledges in the Welsh Labour manifesto, which won such strong support from the people of Wales last year. It included a fair deal for care, with the real living wage for carers; a greener country, including a national forest for Wales; safer communities, with 500 more PCSOs, and far more.
But in respect of the young person's guarantee, as well as contributing to the future health of our economy, this sends a clear signal about the priorities of this Government. We know that Wales cannot prosper while young people struggle, so acting now to invest in young people is vital to ensure we get higher earnings and skills in the longer term, with all the benefits that brings to all of us in society as a whole. So, First Minister, do you agree with me that the young person's guarantee is a crucial tool in changing the life prospects of young people, starting out with the networks that others take for granted, those who are born without a silver spoon, but with a desire to realise their talents and their ambitions?