Questions to the First Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 20 September 2022.

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Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What is the Welsh Government doing to tackle homelessness in Ynys Môn?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

(Translated)

Welsh Government are committed to ending homelessness across Wales and, in support of this, we are investing over £197 million in homelessness and housing support services, as well as a record £310 million in social housing this financial year alone. This includes allocation of £8 million from the social housing grant to Ynys Môn local council.

Photo of John Griffiths John Griffiths Labour

(Translated) What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of the rising cost of living on people in Newport East?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

Despite the Prime Minister's latest fuel aid package, people in Newport East, and across Wales, are facing the biggest fall in living standards since records began. We work closely with local authorities and other stakeholders to understand the ongoing impacts of the cost-of-living crisis at a local level.

Photo of Natasha Asghar Natasha Asghar Conservative

(Translated) What support is the Welsh Government providing to businesses facing increased energy costs?

Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour

We are reviewing and assessing all opportunities to redirect additional resources to those most in need, and to reduce the burdens on business. The announcement made last week to introduce an energy price guarantee is a step in the right direction, however, it is clear more needs to be done, and we shall continue to press the UK Government to support our businesses.