5. Debate on the Finance Committee Report — 'Post-EU funding arrangements'

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:18 pm on 30 November 2022.

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Photo of Peredur Owen Griffiths Peredur Owen Griffiths Plaid Cymru 4:18, 30 November 2022

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To close, Dirprwy Lywydd, this report shines a light on these funding arrangements and, more importantly, on how the funds operate in Wales and their impact on the communities that need them most. I would like to thank Members and the Minister for their contributions today. I believe that this is the first committee inquiry to be conducted on this issue in the current Senedd, and I hope that it provides solid foundations and establishes helpful principles for the scrutiny of these funds in future. We all want to see Wales receiving its fair share and I hope that this report contributes to ensuring that this happens.

Before closing, quickly, I would like to thank the organisations and individuals that provided evidence to our inquiry, and the clerking team, for their commitment to the process. To ensure that these new funds have maximum impact and reach the right places and people, we need a grown-up approach based on mature discourse and clarity. I am pleased that the UK Government and the Welsh Government have extended opportunities for each other to engage more, and I agree that there should be a genuine co-decision-making function for Welsh Ministers in order to improve the impact and value for money of funds and investments in Wales. Thank you very much.