7. Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Basic Income and the transition to a zero-carbon economy

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:59 pm on 13 July 2022.

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Photo of Jane Hutt Jane Hutt Labour 3:59, 13 July 2022

Diolch yn fawr, acting Presiding Officer. The topics of this debate today are close to the heart of this Welsh Government's priorities, as well as the priorities of Members who proposed this motion for debate today. Our programme for government sets out our plans for building a stronger, greener economy as we make maximum progress towards decarbonisation. And in our 2021 co-operation agreement with Plaid Cymru, we set out ambitious plans to create a low-carbon Wales and move towards net zero. This is a motion that requires a cross-Government response, clearly. And responsibility for economic policy and interventions to support industry and business lies with my colleague Vaughan Gething, Minister for Economy, but I'll outline briefly our position in relation to transitioning to a zero-carbon economy.