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Impact of the Budget

Wednesday 6 November 2024 · 4 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Chancellor announced that the Barnett formula would apply to funding for agriculture.
  • The Welsh Government is receiving its largest settlement in real terms since devolution.
  • The Minister committed to meeting to discuss the Burns commission's recommendations for rail transport.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Llinos Medi PC Ynys Môn
Economy Wales
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Jo Stevens

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: £146 million cut figure and consideration for farming communities

How: Difficult Decisions, Trash Economy

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Q2 Llinos Medi PC Ynys Môn
Economy Wales Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Jo Stevens

I was pleased that the current farming budget was protected for next financial year despite difficult decisions. The Conservative party trashed our economy.

Partly answered

Not addressed: £146 million cut figure and consideration for farming communities

How: Difficult Decisions, Trash Economy

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Q3 Catherine Fookes Lab Monmouthshire
Transport Wales
Context

There is a proposal for the Magor walkway station, which is ready for investment and part of the Burns commission recommendations.

Question

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?

Answer from Jo Stevens

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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Not addressed: Commitment to working on delivering the five Burns stations

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Q4 Mims Davies Con East Grinstead and Uckfield
Economy Employment Wales
Context

The Conservative criticises the impact of Labour's Budget, citing concerns over pensions and family farms.

Question

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.

Answer from Jo Stevens

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.

Not addressed: Regret over impact of Labour's Budget on Wales

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