2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:32 pm on 28 March 2023.

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Photo of Lesley Griffiths Lesley Griffiths Labour 2:32, 28 March 2023

Thank you. In relation to your second point, the Deputy Minister is in her seat and has heard your questions. I'm sure she is, and will continue to be, committed to working both with the third sector and any other service provider or organisation in supporting our veterans.

Regarding the blue badge scheme, I am aware that, obviously, the system was looked at holistically—it was probably about three years ago now—and it came forward with a new scheme. I do recognise some of the points that you made from my own constituency mailbag. I will certainly ask the Deputy Minister to update us if there is something further he is able to tell us. I do think there is a difference between local authorities and the criteria that they use, and it could be that it needs to be looked at to make sure there is a level playing field across Wales.