6. Statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government: Diversity in Democracy — Survey Results

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:41 pm on 10 January 2023.

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Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour 5:41, 10 January 2023

My first question, Minister: the move to a leader and cabinet model has led to more strategic decision making, however, it can also locate that decision making within a smaller group. So, what assessment has the Welsh Government made of this top tier of local government and how can we ensure that cabinets also reflect the diversity of communities? My second and final question is around votes at 16. I welcome your comments on that, and I think it's a really important step, but we know, for example, that only an estimated one in five 16 and 17-year-olds in Wales registered to vote in this year's council elections. So, I'd like to ask: what ongoing work is taking place across Government to encourage more 16 and 17-year-olds to register?