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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Local Authorities: Lost Revenue

Monday 15 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Local authorities in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymny are facing financial difficulties due to winter storms.
  • The Minister acknowledged the significant impacts of winter storms on several communities.
  • The Minister reaffirmed the commitment to deliver the promised funds to address the effects of the storms.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Gerald Jones Lab Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Wales Local Government
Context

The financial position of Merthyr Tydfil and Caerphilly County Borough Councils was already challenging before the pandemic due to years of UK Government austerity. The impact of Storm Dennis and the current pandemic has exacerbated this situation.

Question

Will the Minister commit to ensuring that the Welsh Government receive the funding they need for Welsh local authorities, as well as the funding promised by the Prime Minister in February to tackle the effects of Storm Dennis? Local authorities in my area are facing a very difficult situation due to both these issues and the ongoing pandemic.

Answer from Simon Clarke (Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government)

The Minister acknowledged that winter storms had significant impacts on several communities and reaffirmed the commitment to deliver promised funds. However, he noted that local government is a devolved matter and his Department does not engage directly with Welsh councils; they will receive their fair share according to the Barnett formula.

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