House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
The Government’s Legislative Programme (Wales) 2022-23
11 May 2022 · Wales Office
Proposed by Simon Hart Con Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK government's legislative programme for Wales focuses on economic recovery and infrastructure improvement.
- The programme includes continued support through funds like the Levelling Up Fund and Shared Prosperity Fund.
- Funding for the Cardiff City Region deal is being accelerated to fast-track key projects.
Issue summary
The statement outlines the UK government's legislative programme for Wales, focusing on economic recovery, infrastructure improvement, and funding allocations.
Action requested
The statement announces continued support through various funds such as the Levelling Up Fund, Community Ownership Fund, and Shared Prosperity Fund, alongside investments in adult numeracy programmes and city and growth deals. It also highlights the acceleration of funding for the Cardiff City Region deal to fast-track projects.
Key facts
- People in Wales have benefited from a £400 billion UK-wide package during the pandemic.
- The UK Government provides an average of £18 billion per year to the Welsh Government through the Barnett Formula, with an annual increase of £2.5 billion.
- Wales received £121 million for 10 projects via the Levelling Up Fund and over £460,000 for 3 projects through the Community Ownership Fund.
- The UK Shared Prosperity Fund will provide £585 million to communities in Wales, including over £101 million for an adult numeracy programme called Multiply.
- Over £790 million has been invested in the four City and Growth Deals in Wales.
- Funding was accelerated for the Cardiff City Region deal at Autumn Budget.