2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:31 pm on 18 October 2022.

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Photo of Alun Davies Alun Davies Labour 2:31, 18 October 2022

Minister, we're aware that the United Kingdom Government has routinely misled people about the future of European Union funding streams, and we're aware of the mistruths that have been told over a number of years to Ministers here, to Members here, and to the people of Wales. But we're also seeing the incompetence of the United Kingdom Government over recent months endanger the Horizon programme. And it would be useful if the Government could provide us with a statement on the future of the Horizon programme and other programmes that provide important funding for universities and for others in terms of delivering research and other support programmes. It's essential to have that as part of any programme to support investment in Wales.

Can I also ask for a statement on policing in Wales? I met with the chief constable of Gwent Police yesterday, and we discussed the pressures facing the police forces at the moment. Now, we on this side of the Chamber recognise that many of these pressures are caused by repeated spending cuts imposed upon the police by the Tories in London. But, for the ordinary constable on the beat, these are real issues facing all of our communities. It is right and proper that we provide the police with all the facilities and all the resources they require, and it would be useful if we could have a debate on policing in Wales, to bring these issues to the attention of the UK Government.