3. Statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government: Response to the UK Government Financial Statement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:06 pm on 27 September 2022.

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Photo of Rebecca Evans Rebecca Evans Labour 3:06, 27 September 2022

So, we've got a really well tried-and-tested approach to Welsh rates of income tax, so, it's normal practice for us to announce those rates alongside the final budget debate. And, obviously, we will be having discussions with colleagues ahead of that, because we have a vote in this Senedd on our Welsh rates of income tax. You'll have heard what the First Minister said to the Senedd last week in his First Minister's questions on our approach to Welsh rates of income tax, but as I say, we take this issue very carefully, we consider a whole range of items, and we'll be making our announcements in the normal way, rather than being pushed into any quick announcement because of actions on the part of the UK Government. And, as I say, our normal practice and our normal routine is to make those announcements and have that vote alongside the final budget.