Questions to the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership

QNR – in the Senedd on 16 March 2022.

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Photo of Mike Hedges Mike Hedges Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the Minister made of how many staff of Welsh Government-funded bodies are employed on less than the real living wage?

Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour

Real living wage adoption across Wales is improving—the proportion of all employee jobs paid below the real living wage was 17.9 per cent in 2021, compared to 22.1 per cent in 2020. Our actions include funding Cynnal Cymru as the accreditation body and urging all public bodies to lead by example.

Photo of Jenny Rathbone Jenny Rathbone Labour

(Translated) What discussions has the Minister had with the Post Office about ensuring everybody in Wales has adequate access to services?

Photo of Hannah Blythyn Hannah Blythyn Labour

I received a full update on the current position with the Post Office network last week. I am aware of the recent Citizen Advice 'Gaps in the network' report that highlights an increase in temporary post office closures. I will be meeting with Post Office Ltd soon to discuss this matter.