Impact of the Budget 2024-11-06
2024-11-06
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Q1
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The Welsh Government has received a large settlement in real terms for public services, but the Farmers' Union of Wales claims this could lead to a £146 million annual cut for agriculture.
What discussions have I had with the Welsh Government on the impact of the autumn Budget on Wales? The Chancellor announced that the Barnett formula would apply to funding for agriculture instead of ringfenced amounts. Is the figure of £146 million a year correct, and does my Government's Budget show any consideration for farming communities?
I have regular discussions on the autumn Budget. The Welsh Government is receiving its largest settlement in real terms since devolution. More than 100,000 workers benefit from wage increases each year.
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£146 million cut figure and consideration for farming communities
Difficult Decisions
Trash Economy
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Q2
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The Chancellor announced that the Barnett formula would apply to funding for agriculture, leading to concerns from the Farmers' Union of Wales about potential cuts.
In the Budget, the Chancellor announced that the Barnett formula would apply to funding for agriculture. The Farmers' Union of Wales says this could lead to a £146 million cut per year. Is this figure correct and does my Government's Budget show consideration for farming communities?
I was pleased that the current farming budget was protected for next financial year despite difficult decisions. The Conservative party trashed our economy.
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£146 million cut figure and consideration for farming communities
Difficult Decisions
Trash Economy
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Q3
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There is a proposal for the Magor walkway station, which is ready for investment and part of the Burns commission recommendations.
I welcomed last week's Budget announcements about improving rail transport. The Magor walkway station is ready for investment. Will my right hon. Friend commit to working with the Rail Minister and Welsh Ministers to deliver the five Burns stations, and will she meet me to discuss progress?
My hon. Friend is a wonderful advocate for her constituency, and I would be very happy to meet her to discuss the Burns commission's recommendations.
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Commitment to working on delivering the five Burns stations
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The Conservative criticises the impact of Labour's Budget, citing concerns over pensions and family farms.
Will the Secretary of State express regret about the impact of Labour's Budget on Wales? Pensioners are wondering if they should turn on their heating this winter, family farms will be destroyed. The budget is affecting business confidence and employment.
The Budget provides a £80 million for steelworkers, businesses, city deals, investment zones, coal tips funding, and local communities. It was a great deal for Wales.
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Regret over impact of Labour's Budget on Wales
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