(Translated) What steps has the Minister taken to ensure that the local government settlement is fair to all the residents of Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire?

I have prioritised funding for local government in my budget decisions and ensured that the core local government revenue settlement is distributed according to relative need, using a formula which takes account of a wealth of information on the demographic, physical, economic and social characteristics of authorities.

(Translated) Will the Minister provide an update on preparations to accept refugees from Ukraine, following her meeting with local government leaders?

There is a unanimous determination from across Wales to offer all support possible to refugees from Ukraine and we are exploring options to ensure support can be provided before people begin to arrive. We are seeking to engage with UK Government to understand how any proposed schemes will operate.

(Translated) What consideration did the Minister give to the funding of the Tech Valleys programme in allocating the budget for the economy portfolio?

The 2022-23 draft Budget published in December, allocated £15m capital and £6.3m revenue over the next three years to continue our investment in the Tech Valleys programme, which is designed to support high value, sustainable jobs, attract investment and create opportunities for the whole South Wales Valleys region.

(Translated) What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that the cost-of-living support package is an effective means of addressing the crisis?

On 15 February the Welsh Government announced a two-year package of over £330m to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, nearly double the equivalent support available in England. These measures will see money put in people pockets and help them to pay their bills, in what are increasingly difficult circumstances.